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 24
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Ana Candanoza works as a Social Worker for Department of Mental Health. Ana earned $65,282 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lenzie Brant works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Lenzie earned $65,239 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kelly Stevens is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lashaun Jefferson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Hillary Kierspe holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Damitra Hilton serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Amber Westbrook Dicker serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,239.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jason Deusenberry serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,239.
Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health
James Ford Iii holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,188.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Latoria Blake works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Latoria earned $65,143 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Keisha White holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,094.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie La Ferrera is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,069.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Laneia Walker serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,059.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Darius Jones works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Darius earned $65,055 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kenya Dennis is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $65,049.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Tadlock holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,011.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Fantasia Singleton is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $64,965.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sabrina Allen serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,928.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kenneth Field holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,857.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tiffany Reeves holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,853.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lisa Hammond holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,662.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Louis Carn holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,634.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Lisa Fickle serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,541.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Venita Randall is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $64,489.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Evonne Young serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,454.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Alicia Caldwell serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,454.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Tabatha Davis works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Tabatha earned $64,454 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Emma Bryson is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $64,454.
IT Supervisor I/Department of Mental Health
Jacob Hamblin holds the role of IT Supervisor I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,420.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, William Mann serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,404.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Robin Gambrell works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Robin earned $64,358 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Cofeia Addison is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $64,346.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Rosena Georges Scott works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Rosena earned $64,332 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Marla Truell is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $64,318.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Laura Hare is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $64,309.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Rebecca Stephens holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,294.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jomo Campbell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,282.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Ella Fortune holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,255.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Taneifa Evans is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $64,203.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Hadiyah Lewis holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,197.