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 13
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Robert Hafley serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,827.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Teresa Free serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,827.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Gary Tyson is a Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,813.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Omega Smalls Francis is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,727.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Yokina Williams serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kristi Harrington serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Rodney Conyers serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elasha Leary serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,712.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Cherri Rakes serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,709.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Marti Fritz serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,709.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Amy Reagan serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,443.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Billie Stroud holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,431.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Katrina Bonaparte is a Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,403.
Registered Dietitian/Department of Mental Health
Patricia St Pierre works as a Registered Dietitian for Department of Mental Health. Patricia earned $80,126 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tiera Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,051.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Kasatra Evans is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $80,000.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Evelyn Adetoro is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,990.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Abraham Parajon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,816.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Larjonar Williams holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,768.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Rhonda Kalil is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,605.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sharon Mclain holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,490.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Sandra Barnes works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Sandra earned $79,431 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Kimberly Gaines works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Kimberly earned $79,431 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Leslie Alderman is a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,277.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Nikki Compton works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Nikki earned $79,218 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Dana Mcneal is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,218.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Amy Kulo is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,216.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Dianetta Redenburg Newton serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,184.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Stormi Wilson holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,128.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sandra Georges serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,128.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Laura Mcgill is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,128.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Dawn Watkins serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,128.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jonni Vincent holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,113.
Respiratory Therapist/Department of Mental Health
Holly Lever works as a Respiratory Therapist for Department of Mental Health. Holly earned $79,109 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Anita Holcombe is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $79,050.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Purity Bey Cummings holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,050.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Chennae Andrews works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Chennae earned $79,050 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Adelita Dunkley holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,050.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Mickle serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,050.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Viki Tackett works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Viki earned $79,050 in 2026.