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 25
Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Melissa Capps holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,154.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Felecia Holley serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,128.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health
Angela Wright Moses holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,067.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jacob Hall Weidner serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,983.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Nkechi Scott holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,946.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Latonia Simmons Mack holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,909.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Robin Mcclary is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,906.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Raechel Grissett is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,863.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Laura Browning is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,863.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Chris Jenkins is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,800.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Nataly Albertine is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,800.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Self holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,792.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Anna Hicks is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,750.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health
Johnny Fuller holds the role of Endpoint Technician I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,748.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sebrina Jones is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,748.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Salina Chester holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,689.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Margaret Hinson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Margaret earned $63,689 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kaitlin Wallick is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,684.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ladwanna Gadson serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,655.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Donnie Campbell holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,649.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Thomas Adams serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,619.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Cervantez Glenn holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,587.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Clark holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,556.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Toyisha Adams is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,556.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Devin Black Dias works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Devin earned $63,556 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Sharon Culpepper holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,490.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kyle Byrd serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,455.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sandra Henry serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,404.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Mallory Mical holds the role of Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,380.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Giselle Johnson is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,380.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, James Young serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,338.
Food Service Specialist V/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Allison Palmer serves as a Food Service Specialist V. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,334.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Lamberto Martinez is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,298.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kristin Dixon serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,275.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Gwynisha Pringle works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Gwynisha earned $63,275 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jessica Bates Reynolds serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,270.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jeffrey Gage works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Jeffrey earned $63,250 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sheldon Foster is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,232.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jeemy Grate Pearson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,226.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sandra Jamison serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,161.