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
Mikayla Prina works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Mikayla earned $60,547 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Melodie Waters serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,532.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Shelisa Benson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,528.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kenneth Huff is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,493.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Cathlyn Hirschfeld holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,431.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tedrea Wilson is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,400.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Dana Summers serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,357.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, David Byerly serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,307.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
William Cash Iii is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,306.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Emma Nettles serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,284.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Judy Griffith holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,216.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Randi Owens works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Randi earned $60,180 in 2026.
Activity Therapist II/Department of Mental Health
Christeen Hagood works as a Activity Therapist II for Department of Mental Health. Christeen earned $60,139 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Fredrika Foster works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Fredrika earned $60,135 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Harriett Moore works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Harriett earned $60,073 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tevia Miller works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Tevia earned $59,871 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Simone Anderson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,861.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Anna Levan works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Anna earned $59,861 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sonya Curry serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,860.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Christin Christopher holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,829.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Deanna Amma holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,829.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ronald Parrott serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,828.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Laeandre Sanders holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,817.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Chianti Johnson is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $59,800.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jelisa Wright holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,800.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Denise Taylor works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Denise earned $59,800 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Taryn Kearse Jamison serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,795.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Keisha Tomlin holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,787.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Candice Scott serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,771.
Food Service Specialist IV/Department of Mental Health
Mark Glossick works as a Food Service Specialist IV for Department of Mental Health. Mark earned $59,696 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jacquelyn Lane serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,693.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
John Gough holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,693.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Amber Hankins is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $59,693.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sara Horton is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $59,693.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kristin Raines is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $59,693.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Janet Spence works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Janet earned $59,667 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kassidy Lewis holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,640.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Crystal Clevenger works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Crystal earned $59,622 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Adeline Yon holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,622.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Ashley Keys is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $59,553.