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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Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Lainey Fenn works as a Social Worker for Department of Mental Health. Lainey earned $69,229 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Nicki Nichols is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $69,177.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Tia Lewis works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Tia earned $69,073 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Caleb Shilko works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Caleb earned $69,073 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Debra Byrd holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,816.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Theresa Beaty holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,806.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Fhallon Poston holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,803.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Marisa Osterman serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,782.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Andrea Solomon holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,779.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Shenelle Bowman holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,778.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jamey Edwards serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,777.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Melvin Malone Jr holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,776.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Staley works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Stephanie earned $68,775 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Dallas Kuhn holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,775.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Cynthia Sherrard is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,774.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Latonya Butler serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,760.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kelly Prasun serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,750.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Michele Graddy works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Michele earned $68,747 in 2026.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Evan Grant serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,747.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Elizabeth Corbett is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,746.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Cynthia Teamer serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,744.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Dalance Bird holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,744.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Sam Hawk holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,739.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Micah Williford serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,638.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ashton Drumgoole serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,595.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health
Elias Hamilton holds the role of Endpoint Technician I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,504.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Kayla Bennett works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Kayla earned $68,470 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Lindsay Davies works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Lindsay earned $68,451 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Connie Permar is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,428.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Romona Brandon holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,393.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nitoya Roberts serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,365.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Lonnie Wade is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,321.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Susan Williams works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Susan earned $68,271 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Julie Griffin holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,260.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Emily Johnson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Emily earned $68,260 in 2026.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Mental Health
Marcus Simpson works as a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor for Department of Mental Health. Marcus earned $68,250 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Ari Edmiston is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,218.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Robert Young Jr holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,212.
Chaplain III/Department of Mental Health
James Stokes is a Chaplain III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,212.
Registered Dietitian/Department of Mental Health
Angela Corder works as a Registered Dietitian for Department of Mental Health. Angela earned $68,211 in 2026.