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 II/Department of Mental Health
Ashley Garrett works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Ashley earned $76,025 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Rachel Hockenberry holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,918.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Nidhiben Patel works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Nidhiben earned $75,890 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Tomika Hickson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Tomika earned $75,414 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Annmarie Clarke Thomas is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $75,353.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Patricia Williams works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Patricia earned $75,315 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Letressa Flemming holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,315.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Darla Tipton is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $75,315.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
April Jones holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,315.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Alina Mahoney works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Alina earned $75,315 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tamara Thacker works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Tamara earned $75,314 in 2026.
Activity Therapy Director/Department of Mental Health
John Scott Jr works as a Activity Therapy Director for Department of Mental Health. John earned $75,195 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Arsida Peterson serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,178.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Karrie Allen serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,150.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Suber holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,134.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Angela Anderson is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $75,094.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Winferd Pendergrass holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,022.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jamus Mccray works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Jamus earned $75,000 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Erica Brown holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,938.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Adrianne Mcgregor holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,919.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Angel Smith holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,919.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Caroline Mcdaniel works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Caroline earned $74,917 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Rochelle Hampleton holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,843.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Vivian Ward holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,815.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Barbara Kelly serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,781.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Carolyn Smith Welsch holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,741.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Arthur Garrett holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,739.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Andrea Miley holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,734.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Laronda Frye works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Laronda earned $74,734 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Travis Laws serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,734.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Mental Health
Michael Hatten works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Mental Health. Michael earned $74,518 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Mary Cooper Few serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,513.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Tinotenda Martin works as a Administrative Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Tinotenda earned $74,466 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Elana Hammond holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,385.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Scott Lawrence works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Scott earned $74,353 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
Cedrick Driffin holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,345.
Physical Therapist Assistant/Department of Mental Health
Scotty Truitt is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $74,185.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Caitlin Mcgarty holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,126.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sally Johnson works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Sally earned $74,112 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kristyn Kertesz works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Kristyn earned $74,112 in 2026.