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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Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Lynn Wright is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $246,840.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Emily Rountree holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $244,632.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
William Bragdon Jr holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $243,780.
Physician/Department of Mental Health
Lady Carr holds the role of Physician at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $242,814.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Ayodele Ogunfowora works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Ayodele earned $242,579 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Sarah Kuhn is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $242,003.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jared Miller serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $241,828.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Brittany Sauerborn serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $241,748.