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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Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Johnnie Major holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,812.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Walter Sheppard Jr serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,752.
Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Brenda Smith works as a Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Brenda earned $50,570 in 2026.
IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nathan Fortner serves as a IT Customer Support Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,490.
Fiscal Technician II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Diana Fludd serves as a Fiscal Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,487.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Mental Health
Lauren Clarkson holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,355.
Activity Therapist II/Department of Mental Health
Britni Williams is a Activity Therapist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $50,353.
Human Resources Assistant/Department of Mental Health
Felicia Gist holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,346.
Activity Therapist II/Department of Mental Health
Rebekah Grant is a Activity Therapist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $50,332.
Workforce Specialist II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Natasha Seabrook serves as a Workforce Specialist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,107.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Jacquelyn Session holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,101.
Fiscal Technician II/Department of Mental Health
Felicia Williams is a Fiscal Technician II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $50,056.