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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Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Amy Watson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,182.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Corina Samarghitan works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Corina earned $62,182 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tabitha Smith is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,182.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Megan Harris serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,182.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tambra Williams holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,182.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Dione Goldsborough is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,182.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Melody Blighton works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Melody earned $62,182 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Makeyla Salley works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Makeyla earned $62,182 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Donna Offield works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Donna earned $62,182 in 2026.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Jamie Beidas is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,174.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Mary Robbins is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,174.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tresvant Clark serves as a Social Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,174.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Tonia Fields is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,174.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Sara Reeves holds the role of Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,174.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Paige Gall is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,174.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Rachel Shilko serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,164.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Renard Johnson Ii works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Renard earned $62,034 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Johnhomer Angoluan is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,033.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Ashley Jenkins works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Ashley earned $62,033 in 2026.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nicholas Zammuto serves as a Social Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,986.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Tala Mpita works as a Social Worker for Department of Mental Health. Tala earned $61,986 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kathleen Saini serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,976.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Meghan Hill serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,945.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Amanda Curry serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,913.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Deborah Fulton works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Deborah earned $61,822 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Sharyn Ellison is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $61,801.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Alison Justice holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,801.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Madeline Ryan holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,801.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jacklyn Lowery holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,642.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Myers is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $61,598.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Marnie Hall holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,522.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Richter serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,489.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Wilber Wallace holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,248.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jeremy Tanner is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $61,248.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Heather Rush serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,196.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kaitlin Vanryswyk is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $61,098.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Anthony Johnson is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $61,067.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Melissa Sanders Gaither serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,042.
Client Advocate III/Department of Mental Health
Sheryl Hinton works as a Client Advocate III for Department of Mental Health. Sheryl earned $61,016 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Latasha Broomfield holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,013.