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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Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Mary Alston works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Mary earned $82,030 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Cathy Timmons serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,623.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Amy Kilpatrick is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,577.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Linda Love works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Linda earned $81,382 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Vivian Holts holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,351.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kathryn Vasiloff works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Kathryn earned $81,348 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Monica Davis serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Karen Smith is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,105.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Elaine Powers works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Elaine earned $80,997 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Corey Steben works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Corey earned $80,947 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Angela Barr is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,912.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Laura Tait works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Laura earned $80,911 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Erin Osborne serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,911.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sandra Patterson serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,827.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Theresa Pearson holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,827.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Robert Hafley serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,827.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Teresa Free serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,827.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Gary Tyson is a Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,813.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Omega Smalls Francis is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,727.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Yokina Williams serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elasha Leary serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kristi Harrington serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Rodney Conyers serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Cherri Rakes serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,709.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Marti Fritz serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,709.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Amy Reagan serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,443.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Billie Stroud holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,431.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Katrina Bonaparte is a Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,403.
Registered Dietitian/Department of Mental Health
Patricia St Pierre works as a Registered Dietitian for Department of Mental Health. Patricia earned $80,126 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tiera Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,051.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Kasatra Evans is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,000.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Evelyn Adetoro is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,990.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Abraham Parajon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,816.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Larjonar Williams holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,768.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Rhonda Kalil is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,605.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sharon Mclain holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,490.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Kimberly Gaines works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Kimberly earned $79,431 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Sandra Barnes works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Sandra earned $79,431 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Leslie Alderman is a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,277.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Dana Mcneal is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,218.