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 18
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jacquetta Riley serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,864.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Candice Rogers works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Candice earned $71,864 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Erica Johnson is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $71,864.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Brittany Pitts works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Brittany earned $71,864 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Donah Wooten holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,864.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Brianna Polson serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,864.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Patty Mcbride is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $71,864.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lyndsey Myers is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $71,864.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Aaron Burchett serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,712.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Tara Hall works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Tara earned $71,698 in 2026.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Janessa Steele serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,698.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ashley Nelson serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,698.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Ina Smith works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Ina earned $71,698 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ansley Edwards serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,698.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Trinity Rowland serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,698.
Dental Hygienist/Department of Mental Health
Kimberly Greene is a Dental Hygienist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $71,690.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Shannon Aiken is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $71,496.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Julie Ellison works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Julie earned $71,483 in 2026.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sara Roberts serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,483.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kelvin Tyler Jr serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,483.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Joy Parks Cobb serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,448.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Samara Rozier serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,384.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Christy Patterson holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,364.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Julie Bird holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,301.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Wanda James holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,301.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Lashondray Wideman is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Edward Robinson Jr holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,052.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Raymond Olszewski works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Raymond earned $71,018 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Thasneem Nishad holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,012.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Rashell Black serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,961.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Jamie Wardlaw is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $70,899.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Laura Westbrook is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $70,888.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Antonio Townsend serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,887.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Catalin Worley works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Catalin earned $70,887 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Donna Hammond is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $70,793.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Antonio Addison is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $70,595.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Mark Meglino holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,514.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Crystal Williams works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Crystal earned $70,455 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Heather Brooks serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,455.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Denize Paron holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,455.