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 11
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Ashley Hauswirth holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,781.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Patricia Glenn is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jermaine Stewart works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Jermaine earned $86,700 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tracy Hampton serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,476.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Annmarie Elwood serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,476.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Letisa Sherrill holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,410.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Albert Patrick serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,359.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Monica Mcconnell serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,252.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sharon Satterfield works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Sharon earned $86,237 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jenefer Harris is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $86,192.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Jeffrey Scranton works as a Program Manager II for Department of Mental Health. Jeffrey earned $86,154 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Elizabeth Smith holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,122.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Denise Jones works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Denise earned $86,068 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tina Lemere works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Tina earned $85,977 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Tonya Goodwin holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,584.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Patrice Simmons is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $85,559.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Andrea Darden serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,554.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Andrea Scott Jackson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Mental Health. Andrea earned $85,416 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Linda Wright serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,352.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Amy Wessinger holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,272.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Calvin Ruinard holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,267.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Miranda Bailey is a Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $85,112.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Genevieve Larose is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $84,925.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Reginald Brackett holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,894.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Melinda Nease works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Melinda earned $84,839 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Laura Simpson works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Laura earned $84,670 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Seth Murphy holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,581.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Brigitte Toomer works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Brigitte earned $84,458 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Keelin Ford is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $84,360.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Myra Gantt is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $84,262.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Yolanda Sanders works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Yolanda earned $84,216 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Deanna Ennis works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Deanna earned $84,076 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Nadine Livingston works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Nadine earned $84,003 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Kimbrell holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,993.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jakara Hodges serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,959.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Cobb Hayes holds the role of Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,931.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Mental Health
Sharon Martain holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,876.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Nathan Truog holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,876.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Terrell Lewis holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,681.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Kerrick Breen is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $83,673.