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South Carolina / Department of Mental Health / Program Manager I

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Program Manager I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

60 employees hold this title in Department of Mental Health. Median total compensation for the role is $85,312, above the department median of $65,856.

Employees
60
Total payroll
$5.1M
Role median
$85,312
Agency median
$65,856
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$66,400$101,491+

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How total compensation varies among the 60 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across South Carolina

Program Manager I is held in 82 South Carolina departments. In Department of Mental Health, the median of $85,312 ranks #34 of 82.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Program Manager I role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Program Manager beyond South Carolina

This role is reported in 18 jurisdictions. In South Carolina, the median of $91,333 ranks #10 of 18. See Program Manager across all of South Carolina

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose
$201,190 · 57
Los Angeles County
$168,477 · 76
District of Columbia
$122,036 · 310
City of Chicago
$102,444 · 32
Florida
$92,828 · 40

Median total compensation for comparable Program Managerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Chad Lominick

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$110,731
Base pay
$110,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,731

At Department of Mental Health, Chad Lominick serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,731.

Lisa Murff

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$101,801
Base pay
$101,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,801

Lisa Murff works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Lisa earned $101,801 in 2026.

Melinda Palmer

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$100,081
Base pay
$100,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,081

Melinda Palmer works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Melinda earned $100,081 in 2026.

Alicia Benedetto

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$98,436
Base pay
$98,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,436

Alicia Benedetto works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Alicia earned $98,436 in 2026.

Tanya Ray

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$97,721
Base pay
$97,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,721

Tanya Ray is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,721.

Sarah Wilson

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$94,170
Base pay
$94,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,170

Sarah Wilson is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $94,170.

Jill Crossgrove

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$94,092
Base pay
$94,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,092

At Department of Mental Health, Jill Crossgrove serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,092.

James Fletcher

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$93,976
Base pay
$93,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,976

James Fletcher is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $93,976.

Lesley Jacobs

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$93,962
Base pay
$93,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,962

Lesley Jacobs works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Lesley earned $93,962 in 2026.

Ashley Wietor

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$93,734
Base pay
$93,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,734

Ashley Wietor works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Ashley earned $93,734 in 2026.

Karlin Rae Cummings

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$92,398
Base pay
$92,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,398

At Department of Mental Health, Karlin Rae Cummings serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,398.

Heidi Hoogstraal

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$92,020
Base pay
$92,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,020

Heidi Hoogstraal works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Heidi earned $92,020 in 2026.

Geraldine Pazi

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$91,959
Base pay
$91,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,959

At Department of Mental Health, Geraldine Pazi serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,959.

Delynn Morgan

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$91,867
Base pay
$91,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,867

Delynn Morgan is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,867.

Elizabeth Seeger

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$91,854
Base pay
$91,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,854

Elizabeth Seeger holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,854.

Deborah Nieri

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$90,933
Base pay
$90,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,933

Deborah Nieri holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,933.

Sharon Rice Brown

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$90,620
Base pay
$90,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,620

At Department of Mental Health, Sharon Rice Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,620.

Colleen Staton

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$90,115
Base pay
$90,115
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,115

Colleen Staton works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Colleen earned $90,115 in 2026.

Frances Moody

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$89,100
Base pay
$89,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,100

At Department of Mental Health, Frances Moody serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,100.

Laura Uminski

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$88,748
Base pay
$88,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,748

Laura Uminski holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,748.

Anita Ellison Porter

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$88,701
Base pay
$88,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,701

Anita Ellison Porter is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $88,701.

Stacee Rowell

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$88,504
Base pay
$88,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,504

Stacee Rowell works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Stacee earned $88,504 in 2026.

Grace Lambert

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$87,998
Base pay
$87,998
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,998

Grace Lambert is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,998.

Beverly Mcclerklin

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$87,435
Base pay
$87,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,435

Beverly Mcclerklin works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Beverly earned $87,435 in 2026.

Susan Carter

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$87,277
Base pay
$87,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,277

At Department of Mental Health, Susan Carter serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,277.

Letisa Sherrill

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$86,410
Base pay
$86,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,410

Letisa Sherrill holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,410.

Monica Mcconnell

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$86,252
Base pay
$86,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,252

At Department of Mental Health, Monica Mcconnell serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,252.

Denise Jones

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$86,068
Base pay
$86,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,068

Denise Jones works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Denise earned $86,068 in 2026.

Andrea Darden

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$85,554
Base pay
$85,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,554

At Department of Mental Health, Andrea Darden serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,554.

Linda Wright

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$85,352
Base pay
$85,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,352

At Department of Mental Health, Linda Wright serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,352.

Amy Wessinger

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$85,272
Base pay
$85,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,272

Amy Wessinger holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,272.

Genevieve Larose

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$84,925
Base pay
$84,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,925

Genevieve Larose is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $84,925.

Reginald Brackett

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$84,894
Base pay
$84,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,894

Reginald Brackett holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,894.

Keelin Ford

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$84,360
Base pay
$84,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,360

Keelin Ford is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $84,360.

Deanna Ennis

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$84,076
Base pay
$84,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,076

Deanna Ennis works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Deanna earned $84,076 in 2026.

Nadine Livingston

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$84,003
Base pay
$84,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,003

Nadine Livingston works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Nadine earned $84,003 in 2026.

Natalie Guenther

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$83,364
Base pay
$83,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,364

Natalie Guenther is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $83,364.

Freda Miller

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$82,486
Base pay
$82,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,486

Freda Miller holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,486.

Gary Stuckey

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$82,486
Base pay
$82,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,486

Gary Stuckey works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Gary earned $82,486 in 2026.

Nicole Pierce

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$82,486
Base pay
$82,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,486

At Department of Mental Health, Nicole Pierce serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,486.