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 21
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Romona Brandon holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,393.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nitoya Roberts serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,365.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Lonnie Wade is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,321.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Susan Williams works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Susan earned $68,271 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Julie Griffin holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,260.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Emily Johnson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Emily earned $68,260 in 2026.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Mental Health
Marcus Simpson works as a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor for Department of Mental Health. Marcus earned $68,250 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Ari Edmiston is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,218.
Chaplain III/Department of Mental Health
James Stokes is a Chaplain III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,212.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Robert Young Jr holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,212.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Peggy Fulton is a Environmental/Health Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $68,211.
Registered Dietitian/Department of Mental Health
Angela Corder works as a Registered Dietitian for Department of Mental Health. Angela earned $68,211 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elisabeth Cornacchia serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,108.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Lakeisha Hollingsworth works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Lakeisha earned $68,079 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Iris Johnson serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,079.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Sonya Stephenson works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Mental Health. Sonya earned $68,036 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Christopher Carlton is a Environmental/Health Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,873.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Charity Reno holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,805.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Cecile Guerriero serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,805.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Melody Davis is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,769.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Isiah Richardson is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,678.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jason Laboe serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,678.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Calvin Jones holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,645.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Franklin Mathis Jr serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,601.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Allison Glasscho holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,584.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Sheila Jacobs works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Sheila earned $67,584 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Barbara Whitehall serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,572.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Michelle Austin holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,542.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Christine Jenkins is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,527.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Katerra Baskin is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,494.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Kristin Austin works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Kristin earned $67,494 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Selena Brown Miller holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,447.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Angela Edmond holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,406.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Michiko Williamson is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,402.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Lauren Sparaco serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,331.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Phoebee Sharpe holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,325.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Vickie Perry is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,315.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Dontrey Staley is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,257.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Robert Burdine Jr is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $67,156.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Devonta Childs holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,156.