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South Carolina / Department of Mental Health

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Department of Mental Health

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$143.4M
Employees
1,806
Median total
$65,856
Highest record
$379,778

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$79,412 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,230
$57,488
$65,856
$82,605
$113,460

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Benzenia Singleton Pinckney

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,564
Base pay
$66,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,564

At Department of Mental Health, Benzenia Singleton Pinckney serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,564.

Harold Blackwell

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,497
Base pay
$66,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,497

At Department of Mental Health, Harold Blackwell serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,497.

Narlea Scott

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,417
Base pay
$66,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,417

At Department of Mental Health, Narlea Scott serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,417.

Kathryn Miller

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,400
Base pay
$66,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,400

Kathryn Miller works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Kathryn earned $66,400 in 2026.

Daisy Pollard

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,388
Base pay
$66,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,388

Daisy Pollard is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,388.

Sadachea Pryor

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,388
Base pay
$66,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,388

Sadachea Pryor holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,388.

Dominique Millsapp

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,388
Base pay
$66,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,388

Dominique Millsapp is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,388.

Toni Mack

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,252
Base pay
$66,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,252

Toni Mack works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Toni earned $66,252 in 2026.

Angela Bethea Grant

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,226
Base pay
$66,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,226

Angela Bethea Grant works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Angela earned $66,226 in 2026.

Casandra Daniels

Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,220
Base pay
$66,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,220

At Department of Mental Health, Casandra Daniels serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,220.

Tammie Alveshire

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,194
Base pay
$66,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,194

Tammie Alveshire is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,194.

Daniel Fennell

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,188
Base pay
$66,188
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,188

Daniel Fennell works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Daniel earned $66,188 in 2026.

Philip Manly

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,184
Base pay
$66,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,184

Philip Manly holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,184.

Aundreia Johnson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,176
Base pay
$66,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,176

Aundreia Johnson is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,176.

Michael Singleton

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,148
Base pay
$66,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,148

At Department of Mental Health, Michael Singleton serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,148.

Derrick Pope

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,130
Base pay
$66,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,130

Derrick Pope is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,130.

Starlin Phelps

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,129
Base pay
$66,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,129

Starlin Phelps is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,129.

Nicole Spencer

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,127
Base pay
$66,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,127

Nicole Spencer holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,127.

Alicia Martino Crawford

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,101
Base pay
$66,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,101

At Department of Mental Health, Alicia Martino Crawford serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,101.

Latongia Mccants

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,101
Base pay
$66,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,101

Latongia Mccants works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Latongia earned $66,101 in 2026.

Demetrias Chisolm

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,100
Base pay
$66,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,100

Demetrias Chisolm is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,100.

Michele Starling Felder

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,100
Base pay
$66,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,100

Michele Starling Felder holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,100.

Catharine Blackwood

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,097
Base pay
$66,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,097

Catharine Blackwood holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,097.

Latonya Mcfadden

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,097
Base pay
$66,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,097

Latonya Mcfadden is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,097.

Larry Smith

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,097
Base pay
$66,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,097

Larry Smith is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,097.

Riccardez Smith

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,078
Base pay
$66,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,078

Riccardez Smith is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,078.

Darlene Livingston

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,046
Base pay
$66,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,046

Darlene Livingston works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Darlene earned $66,046 in 2026.

Pearlethea Calhoun

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,037
Base pay
$66,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,037

Pearlethea Calhoun is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,037.

Andrew Kelly

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$66,019
Base pay
$66,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,019

Andrew Kelly is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,019.

Norman Leach

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,905
Base pay
$65,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,905

Norman Leach holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,905.

Tara Hayes

Social Worker/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,904
Base pay
$65,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,904

Tara Hayes holds the role of Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,904.

Maranda Beaver

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,808
Base pay
$65,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,808

At Department of Mental Health, Maranda Beaver serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,808.

Cassandra Dowdy

Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,774
Base pay
$65,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,774

Cassandra Dowdy is a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,774.

Lacquanta Nelson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,768
Base pay
$65,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,768

Lacquanta Nelson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Lacquanta earned $65,768 in 2026.

Kelly Adams

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,709
Base pay
$65,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,709

Kelly Adams holds the role of Endpoint Technician I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,709.

Kimerly Tisdale

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,688
Base pay
$65,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,688

Kimerly Tisdale holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,688.

Jewel Mickens

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,661
Base pay
$65,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,661

Jewel Mickens works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Jewel earned $65,661 in 2026.

Kathy Aldrich

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,655
Base pay
$65,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,655

At Department of Mental Health, Kathy Aldrich serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,655.

Christina Price

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,594
Base pay
$65,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,594

At Department of Mental Health, Christina Price serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,594.

Letrisha Armour

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$65,507
Base pay
$65,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,507

Letrisha Armour is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,507.