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 17
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Whitney Reafler holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,442.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jeremy Pitts serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,389.
Registered Dietitian/Department of Mental Health
Judy Kyle holds the role of Registered Dietitian at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,219.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Eartherine Lewis serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,180.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Corben holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,127.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Lisa Smith works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Lisa earned $73,091 in 2026.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Akilah Glover works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Akilah earned $73,091 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Latischa Herriott works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Latischa earned $73,091 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Bailey Bridges holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,091.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Chloe Davis holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,091.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Janice Gray holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,091.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Bradley Martin is a Social Work Manager at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $73,091.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Brooke Mccarthy works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Brooke earned $73,006 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, John Coon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,006.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, April Cruse serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,000.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Doretha Frias works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Doretha earned $73,000 in 2026.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, James Cobb serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,990.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Cynthia Brown is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $72,976.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Jacquelyn Richburg works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Jacquelyn earned $72,737 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Jacquelyn Burgess works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Jacquelyn earned $72,737 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Emily Chariker is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $72,737.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Almeater Harris Stover holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,737.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Nilsy Rapalo is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $72,737.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Carole Bridges works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Carole earned $72,737 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Monifa Bryant is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $72,737.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
William Patterson works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. William earned $72,737 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Sexton holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,737.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Janet Lunsford serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,737.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Ruth Belin holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,736.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Marsha Raysor serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,545.
Counselor III/Department of Mental Health
Robert Barrett holds the role of Counselor III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,492.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Thomas Walsh is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $72,276.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sheila Mcgee serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,276.
Occ Therapy Assistant/Department of Mental Health
Allison Benson is a Occ Therapy Assistant at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $72,169.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Latoshia Spearing works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Latoshia earned $72,163 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
Leslie Norman holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,988.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Marie Green works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Marie earned $71,896 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, William Mcdaniel serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,871.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Malinda Harless works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Malinda earned $71,864 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Laureen Dawson Riley holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,864.