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 15
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
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
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.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Ashley Garrett works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Ashley earned $76,025 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Rachel Hockenberry holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,918.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Nidhiben Patel works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Nidhiben earned $75,890 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Tomika Hickson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Tomika earned $75,414 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Annmarie Clarke Thomas is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $75,353.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Patricia Williams works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Patricia earned $75,315 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
April Jones holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,315.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Letressa Flemming holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,315.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Alina Mahoney works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Alina earned $75,315 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Darla Tipton is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $75,315.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tamara Thacker works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Tamara earned $75,314 in 2026.
Activity Therapy Director/Department of Mental Health
John Scott Jr works as a Activity Therapy Director for Department of Mental Health. John earned $75,195 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Arsida Peterson serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,178.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Karrie Allen serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,150.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Suber holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,134.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Angela Anderson is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $75,094.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Winferd Pendergrass holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,022.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jamus Mccray works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Jamus earned $75,000 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Erica Brown holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,938.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Adrianne Mcgregor holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,919.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Angel Smith holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,919.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Caroline Mcdaniel works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Caroline earned $74,917 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Rochelle Hampleton holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,843.