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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Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Stacey Bobo works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Stacey earned $145,239 in 2026.
Nursing Director, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tammy Cleveland holds the role of Nursing Director, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,946.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Christopher Gillen is a Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $143,037.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Michelle Jones is a Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $143,037.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Evelyn Williams works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Evelyn earned $142,498 in 2026.
Nursing Director, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Algie Bryant holds the role of Nursing Director, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,381.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Victoria Hauth works as a Psychologist II for Department of Mental Health. Victoria earned $138,305 in 2026.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jacqueline Dye serves as a Psychologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,305.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Cynthia Thompson holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,247.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Courtney Beussink holds the role of Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,126.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Jaimie Allen works as a Psychologist II for Department of Mental Health. Jaimie earned $138,126 in 2026.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Olivia Robinson is a Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $138,126.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Kiersten Dominic works as a Psychologist II for Department of Mental Health. Kiersten earned $138,126 in 2026.
Pharmacist II/Department of Mental Health
Meissa O'Dell is a Pharmacist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $137,356.