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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Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Victoria Southerland serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,500.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Varney Hodge is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,476.
Laboratory Technologist III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Abdul Alshareef serves as a Laboratory Technologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,446.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Brittany Csonka works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Brittany earned $77,434 in 2026.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Deborah O'Neal holds the role of Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,434.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Allison Critzer holds the role of Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,434.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Mills is a Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,434.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
Emanuel Hampton works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Mental Health. Emanuel earned $77,424 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Mary Dorrell is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,407.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Tomika Jackson is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,387.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Carly Patterson works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Carly earned $77,283 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Valerie Ragin works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Valerie earned $77,277 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jeffrey Lesch serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,211.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Melissa Cobb serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,198.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Alicia Keenhold holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,198.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Anitra Robinson works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Anitra earned $77,198 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Darlene Davis is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,198.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Paula Brown serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,198.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Debra Williams holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,198.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Leslie Barnes is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,075.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Maria Trammell works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Maria earned $77,035 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Donna Poole is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $77,014.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jeanna Judy serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,000.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Linda Graddy serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,736.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Rodney White serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,736.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Erin Bramlitt holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,657.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Aimee Mcgregor holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,643.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elizabeth Whetstone serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,470.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sharon Cooper serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,376.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Carol Cochran is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $76,376.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Kobernik works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Jessica earned $76,182 in 2026.
IT Supervisor II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Anthony Derhovanesian serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,167.