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
Latongia Mccants works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Latongia earned $66,101 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Demetrias Chisolm is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,100.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Michele Starling Felder holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,100.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Catharine Blackwood holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,097.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Latonya Mcfadden is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,097.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Larry Smith is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,097.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Riccardez Smith is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,078.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Darlene Livingston works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Darlene earned $66,046 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Pearlethea Calhoun is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,037.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Andrew Kelly is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,019.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Norman Leach holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,905.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Tara Hayes holds the role of Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,904.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Maranda Beaver serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,808.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Mental Health
Cassandra Dowdy is a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,774.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lacquanta Nelson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Lacquanta earned $65,768 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health
Kelly Adams holds the role of Endpoint Technician I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,709.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kimerly Tisdale holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,688.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Jewel Mickens works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Jewel earned $65,661 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kathy Aldrich serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,655.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Christina Price serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,594.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Letrisha Armour is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,507.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Villar works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Jennifer earned $65,507 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tabitha Strong serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,507.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Aarti Patel is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,478.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Jacqueline Mcdonald holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,411.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jewel Rembert is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,406.
Activity Therapist III/Department of Mental Health
Mildred Simmons is a Activity Therapist III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,365.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Keona Morris serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,337.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Omaira Caruso works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Omaira earned $65,291 in 2026.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Ana Candanoza works as a Social Worker for Department of Mental Health. Ana earned $65,282 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lashaun Jefferson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Amber Westbrook Dicker serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jason Deusenberry serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lenzie Brant works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Lenzie earned $65,239 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kelly Stevens is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Damitra Hilton serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Hillary Kierspe holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,239.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
James Ford Iii holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,188.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Latoria Blake works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Latoria earned $65,143 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Keisha White holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,094.