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South Carolina / Department of Mental Health

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Department of Mental Health

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$143.4M
Employees
1,806
Median total
$65,856
Highest record
$379,778

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$79,412 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,230
$57,488
$65,856
$82,605
$113,460

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Nikki Compton

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,218
Base pay
$79,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,218

Nikki Compton works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Nikki earned $79,218 in 2026.

Amy Kulo

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,216
Base pay
$79,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,216

Amy Kulo is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,216.

Dianetta Redenburg Newton

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,184
Base pay
$79,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,184

At Department of Mental Health, Dianetta Redenburg Newton serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,184.

Stormi Wilson

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,128
Base pay
$79,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,128

Stormi Wilson holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,128.

Sandra Georges

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,128
Base pay
$79,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,128

At Department of Mental Health, Sandra Georges serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,128.

Laura Mcgill

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,128
Base pay
$79,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,128

Laura Mcgill is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,128.

Dawn Watkins

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,128
Base pay
$79,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,128

At Department of Mental Health, Dawn Watkins serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,128.

Jonni Vincent

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,113
Base pay
$79,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,113

Jonni Vincent holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,113.

Holly Lever

Respiratory Therapist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,109
Base pay
$79,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,109

Holly Lever works as a Respiratory Therapist for Department of Mental Health. Holly earned $79,109 in 2026.

Anita Holcombe

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,050
Base pay
$79,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,050

Anita Holcombe is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,050.

Purity Bey Cummings

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,050
Base pay
$79,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,050

Purity Bey Cummings holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,050.

Chennae Andrews

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,050
Base pay
$79,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,050

Chennae Andrews works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Chennae earned $79,050 in 2026.

Adelita Dunkley

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,050
Base pay
$79,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,050

Adelita Dunkley holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,050.

Jennifer Mickle

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,050
Base pay
$79,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,050

At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Mickle serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,050.

Viki Tackett

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$79,050
Base pay
$79,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,050

Viki Tackett works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Viki earned $79,050 in 2026.

Ola Stokes

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,937
Base pay
$78,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,937

At Department of Mental Health, Ola Stokes serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,937.

Africa Josey

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,850
Base pay
$78,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,850

Africa Josey works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Africa earned $78,850 in 2026.

Marilyn Greene

Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,818
Base pay
$78,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,818

Marilyn Greene works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Marilyn earned $78,818 in 2026.

Vickie Redden

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,685
Base pay
$78,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,685

Vickie Redden is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $78,685.

Tracy Garner

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,667
Base pay
$78,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,667

Tracy Garner is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $78,667.

Jamie Washburn

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,555
Base pay
$78,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,555

Jamie Washburn works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Jamie earned $78,555 in 2026.

Rebecca Scott

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,555
Base pay
$78,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,555

At Department of Mental Health, Rebecca Scott serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,555.

Vanessa Brown

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,555
Base pay
$78,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,555

At Department of Mental Health, Vanessa Brown serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,555.

Christine Barker

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,555
Base pay
$78,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,555

Christine Barker is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $78,555.

Patricia Rollins

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,509
Base pay
$78,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,509

At Department of Mental Health, Patricia Rollins serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,509.

Rebecca Curry

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,374
Base pay
$78,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,374

At Department of Mental Health, Rebecca Curry serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,374.

Lisa Davis

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,220
Base pay
$78,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,220

Lisa Davis is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $78,220.

April Simpson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,203
Base pay
$78,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,203

April Simpson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. April earned $78,203 in 2026.

Vicki Britt

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,189
Base pay
$78,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,189

Vicki Britt holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,189.

Phyllis Gaither Montagu

Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$78,063
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,063

Phyllis Gaither Montagu holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,063.

Greta Helms

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,870
Base pay
$77,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,870

Greta Helms holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,870.

Shawnta Reeder Locks

Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,820
Base pay
$77,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,820

Shawnta Reeder Locks is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,820.

Elizabeth Bluemle

Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,753
Base pay
$77,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,753

Elizabeth Bluemle is a Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,753.

Julisa Dorsainvil

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,719
Base pay
$77,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,719

Julisa Dorsainvil works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Julisa earned $77,719 in 2026.

Lucas Tolson Iii

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,699
Base pay
$77,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,699

Lucas Tolson Iii is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,699.

Sheila Owens

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,689
Base pay
$77,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,689

Sheila Owens is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,689.

Katherine Soignoli

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,500
Base pay
$77,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,500

Katherine Soignoli is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,500.

Shemekia Atkinson

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,500
Base pay
$77,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,500

Shemekia Atkinson works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Shemekia earned $77,500 in 2026.

Amanda Smith

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,500
Base pay
$77,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,500

At Department of Mental Health, Amanda Smith serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,500.

Cathy Edge

Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$77,500
Base pay
$77,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,500

Cathy Edge holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,500.