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 12
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Shawna Williamson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Shawna earned $83,386 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Natalie Guenther is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $83,364.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Kevin Woods holds the role of Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,930.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lisa Brown is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,848.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Brant Jones holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,848.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Erica Standard is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,848.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Wendy Parker works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Wendy earned $82,846 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lashun Jones works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Lashun earned $82,807 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kathryn Drake is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,772.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Erin Starnes works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Erin earned $82,649 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Stephanie Steele serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,649.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tekisha Wright Hatcher is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,605.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Glenn Brown is a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,605.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Olivia Smith is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,486.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Melissa Campbell holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,486.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Freda Miller holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,486.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Gary Stuckey works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Gary earned $82,486 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Joy Hunter holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,486.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nicole Pierce serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,486.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Katrina Pressley is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,486.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Vickie Brown works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Vickie earned $82,397 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jacqueline Kinard Gordon serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,397.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Rebekah Kruszeski is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,397.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Shaunette Lloyd Raymond works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Shaunette earned $82,277 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Dinequa Fizer holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,131.
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.