South Carolina / Department of Mental Health
Agency file
The Department of Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,806 employees with median total compensation of $65,856; the highest distinct record was $379,778.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,806 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,856) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,460 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,230. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Loretta Aiken works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Loretta earned $104,828 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Leslaine Griffin is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $104,598.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Kathy Bryant holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,471.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Charles Roman is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $104,320.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Seraphine Niati works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Seraphine earned $104,115 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Chinesta Anderson holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,923.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Flyce Major works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Flyce earned $103,731 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Shirley Riley is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $103,690.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Joyce Polen works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Joyce earned $102,758 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Komal Sheth is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $102,312.