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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Lynn Wright is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $246,840.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Emily Rountree holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $244,632.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
William Bragdon Jr holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $243,780.
Physician/Department of Mental Health
Lady Carr holds the role of Physician at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $242,814.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Ayodele Ogunfowora works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Ayodele earned $242,579 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Sarah Kuhn is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $242,003.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jared Miller serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $241,828.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Brittany Sauerborn serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $241,748.
Physician/Department of Mental Health
Shilpy Kadian works as a Physician for Department of Mental Health. Shilpy earned $240,501 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Kurt Klauburg works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Kurt earned $240,074 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Charles Reamy serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $235,776.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Shadi Duchesne holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $235,273.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Ethan Wohl holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $234,709.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ervin Prewette Ii serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $234,319.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Alfred Ebert is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $233,632.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Ilias Nigamatov holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $233,278.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Patricia Nnadi works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Patricia earned $232,675 in 2026.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Mental Health
Versie Bellamy is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $227,709.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Elena Dlugach is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $226,747.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Alicia Watson holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $225,589.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Caroline Sam holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $225,000.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Gariane Gunter holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $222,758.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Mental Health
Deborah Blalock works as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp for Department of Mental Health. Deborah earned $211,930 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Srinivasa Reddy works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Srinivasa earned $197,085 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Donna Thomas works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Donna earned $194,621 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Ilva Iriarte is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $194,218.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Victor Evans is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $184,420.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Caitlin Caveney works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Caitlin earned $181,305 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Urvi Shah works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Urvi earned $180,677 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kelly Gothard serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,052.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Marian Dehlinger is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $175,202.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Christie Williamson serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $171,352.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Samantha Horsley holds the role of Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,986.
Program Manager IV/Department of Mental Health
Melanie Gambrell holds the role of Program Manager IV at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,079.
Program Manager IV/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Brush works as a Program Manager IV for Department of Mental Health. Jennifer earned $160,968 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sheila Belton Gaymon works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Sheila earned $159,284 in 2026.
Nursing Director, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Patricia Handley serves as a Nursing Director, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,787.
Nursing Director, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lisa Wilson works as a Nursing Director, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Lisa earned $154,374 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Averette works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Stephanie earned $153,800 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Patrick Bresnan works as a Program Manager III for Department of Mental Health. Patrick earned $152,711 in 2026.