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 3
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Eunice Otieng holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,620.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Marie Gehle serves as a Psychologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,769.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Aldevone Ardoin is a Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $147,231.
Program Manager IV/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Peter Camelo serves as a Program Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,116.
Pharmacist II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Christine Latham serves as a Pharmacist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,090.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Stacey Bobo works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Stacey earned $145,239 in 2026.
Nursing Director, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tammy Cleveland holds the role of Nursing Director, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,946.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Michelle Jones is a Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $143,037.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Christopher Gillen is a Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $143,037.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Evelyn Williams works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Evelyn earned $142,498 in 2026.
Nursing Director, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Algie Bryant holds the role of Nursing Director, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,381.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Victoria Hauth works as a Psychologist II for Department of Mental Health. Victoria earned $138,305 in 2026.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jacqueline Dye serves as a Psychologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,305.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Cynthia Thompson holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,247.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Olivia Robinson is a Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $138,126.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Courtney Beussink holds the role of Psychologist II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,126.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Jaimie Allen works as a Psychologist II for Department of Mental Health. Jaimie earned $138,126 in 2026.
Psychologist II/Department of Mental Health
Kiersten Dominic works as a Psychologist II for Department of Mental Health. Kiersten earned $138,126 in 2026.
Pharmacist II/Department of Mental Health
Meissa O'Dell is a Pharmacist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $137,356.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Tracy Richardson holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,803.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Shannon Johnson works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Shannon earned $136,588 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Natasha Davis serves as a Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,531.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Galen Sanders works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Galen earned $135,531 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Eric Wooten holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Mary Sue Worth holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,923.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Leiann Boards holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,505.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Lynelle Reavis is a Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $134,090.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Ramota Lawal works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Ramota earned $133,983 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Christine Evans is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $132,801.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Daniel Caldwell Jr works as a Program Manager III for Department of Mental Health. Daniel earned $132,600 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Terri Castrinos serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,388.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Laketa Riley holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,284.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
Melanie Lobel is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $131,997.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Maryjane Hicks holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,462.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Mental Health
Joseph Nelson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,032.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kevin Busby works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Kevin earned $130,860 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Jacqueline Spencer Brown works as a Program Manager III for Department of Mental Health. Jacqueline earned $130,851 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Michelle Allison serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,198.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Tamara Smith works as a Program Manager III for Department of Mental Health. Tamara earned $130,055 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Deborah Whatley holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,400.