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 16
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Vivian Ward holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,815.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Barbara Kelly serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,781.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Carolyn Smith Welsch holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,741.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Arthur Garrett holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,739.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Laronda Frye works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Laronda earned $74,734 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Andrea Miley holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,734.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Travis Laws serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,734.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Mental Health
Michael Hatten works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Mental Health. Michael earned $74,518 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Mary Cooper Few serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,513.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Tinotenda Martin works as a Administrative Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Tinotenda earned $74,466 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Elana Hammond holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,385.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Scott Lawrence works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Scott earned $74,353 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
Cedrick Driffin holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,345.
Physical Therapist Assistant/Department of Mental Health
Scotty Truitt is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $74,185.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Caitlin Mcgarty holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,126.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sally Johnson works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Sally earned $74,112 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kristyn Kertesz works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Kristyn earned $74,112 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Heather Holder works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Heather earned $74,112 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Kevin Terry works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Kevin earned $74,089 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Kats serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,849.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Chelsa Earley works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Chelsa earned $73,786 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
Ashli Peeples works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Mental Health. Ashli earned $73,682 in 2026.
Database Administrator I/Department of Mental Health
Andedra Edwards holds the role of Database Administrator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,675.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Mary Abrams Pace serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,648.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Rickey Moore Jr is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,607.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jamila Smith holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,527.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Mental Health
Nathaniel Pharis is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,525.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Christopher Bishop serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,498.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Deneena Fogle works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Deneena earned $73,480 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kathryn Newton works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Kathryn earned $73,480 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lakeisha Elkins is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,480.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Karen Hammond is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,480.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Danita Anderson serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,480.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tiffany Bligen works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Tiffany earned $73,480 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tracy Spring works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Tracy earned $73,480 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Benjie Duvall is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,480.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Cheryl Holt is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,480.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sarah Prindle is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,480.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Autum Jones is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,480.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tammy Gibbs works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Tammy earned $73,480 in 2026.