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 22
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Corey Brown holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,149.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Mental Health
Dalton Samraj works as a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor for Department of Mental Health. Dalton earned $67,106 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Michael Wheeler holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,100.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Christie Nowlin holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,077.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tracy Meeker serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,074.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elizabeth Davis serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,042.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kasie Hendrix serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,042.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Shamika Carson serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,925.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kimberly Logan serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Frances Clark is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sara Frierson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Cheryl Cantrell works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Cheryl earned $66,923 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tamara Burroughs holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kimberly Watt Brockington is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Salli Rish holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Marcus Stone holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jill Ballew holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Thomas Mcminn serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Mcmillan is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Julia Turner works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Julia earned $66,923 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Margaret Day holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Derek Snipes holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,923.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Latonya Clinkscales holds the role of Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,913.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Anissa Doctor works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Anissa earned $66,843 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kelly Ard serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,745.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Beverly Mason holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,745.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Kelsey Mazzocco holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,745.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Ashley O'Brien holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,745.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Ahmed Lawal holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,701.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Agathe Katsaros serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,674.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Deana Kerr holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,638.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Teresa Barnhardt serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,613.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Benzenia Singleton Pinckney serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,564.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Harold Blackwell serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,497.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Narlea Scott serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,417.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Kathryn Miller works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Kathryn earned $66,400 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Daisy Pollard is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,388.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Sadachea Pryor holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,388.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Dominique Millsapp is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $66,388.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Toni Mack works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Toni earned $66,252 in 2026.