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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Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Mental Health
Lori Hammerbeck holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,321.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lillian Oglesby holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,294.
Library Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Theodora Richardson is a Library Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,280.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Rachelle Conner is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,233.
Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
John Drake works as a Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. John earned $54,233 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Lisa Hamilton serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,233.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Roberts serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,233.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
David Moyer holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,233.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Lester Mock serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,170.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Wooten works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Mental Health. Jessica earned $54,060 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Dwayne St Thomas serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,039.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sarah Smith serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,039.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Waymon Whitfield serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,978.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Christy Mcdowell holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,971.
Counselor III/Department of Mental Health
Holly Garcia works as a Counselor III for Department of Mental Health. Holly earned $53,847 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Joy Hodge is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $53,659.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Billie Sands holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,638.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Alea Washington works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Alea earned $53,621 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Taliaferro Felder works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Taliaferro earned $53,589 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Takirah Williams serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kathleen Karpus is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jamal Burgess holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Audrey Helm holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Vincent Bianculli is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Felicia Glenn serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kasey Josselyn is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Linda Geter is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tiffany Reese serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Shwon Brooks holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Cameron Moeller works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Cameron earned $53,589 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Emily Gay works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Emily earned $53,589 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Janelle Grant holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Megan Thompson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kim Miller holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Stephen Kesler serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Graham is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jerese Gaston serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Nanaefua Eshun holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Victoria Hampton Taylor serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,589.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Terrell Mccutcheon holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,589.