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South Carolina / Department of Mental Health

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Department of Mental Health

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
1,806
Median total
$65,856
Highest record
$379,778

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,056$258,293+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$79,412 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,230
$57,488
$65,856
$82,605
$113,460

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 26

Waltrude Seraphin

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,080
Base pay
$63,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,080

Waltrude Seraphin holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,080.

Ashley Myers Tilly

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

At Department of Mental Health, Ashley Myers Tilly serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,037.

Kimberly Gordon

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

Kimberly Gordon works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Kimberly earned $63,037 in 2026.

Shaquitta Peterson

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

Shaquitta Peterson holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,037.

Cambia Williams

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

At Department of Mental Health, Cambia Williams serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,037.

Abigail Olliff

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

Abigail Olliff holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,037.

Marie Ryant

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

Marie Ryant is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,037.

Tracy Young

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

Tracy Young holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,037.

Moyse Romane

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

At Department of Mental Health, Moyse Romane serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,037.

Rena Medford

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$63,037
Base pay
$63,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,037

Rena Medford is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $63,037.

Renee Richardson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,990
Base pay
$62,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,990

Renee Richardson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,990.

John Safko

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,983
Base pay
$62,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,983

John Safko works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. John earned $62,983 in 2026.

Herman Northcott Iii

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,965
Base pay
$62,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,965

At Department of Mental Health, Herman Northcott Iii serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,965.

Brandi Pfeil

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,869
Base pay
$62,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,869

Brandi Pfeil holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,869.

Tia Livingston

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,805
Base pay
$62,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,805

At Department of Mental Health, Tia Livingston serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,805.

Gloria Hydrick

Environmental/Health Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,717
Base pay
$62,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,717

Gloria Hydrick is a Environmental/Health Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,717.

Julie Watts

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,679
Base pay
$62,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,679

Julie Watts is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,679.

Teekisha Armstrong

Laboratory Technologist II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,639
Base pay
$62,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,639

Teekisha Armstrong is a Laboratory Technologist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.

Yolanda Davios

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,577
Base pay
$62,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,577

At Department of Mental Health, Yolanda Davios serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,577.

Trudy Weatherington

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,577
Base pay
$62,577
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,577

Trudy Weatherington holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,577.

Cheryl Daidone

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,464
Base pay
$62,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,464

At Department of Mental Health, Cheryl Daidone serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,464.

Tanya Mccants

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,437
Base pay
$62,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,437

Tanya Mccants holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,437.

Michael Willis

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,422
Base pay
$62,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,422

Michael Willis is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,422.

Tishone Fulmer

Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,400
Base pay
$62,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,400

Tishone Fulmer is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,400.

Yashica Berry

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,341
Base pay
$62,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,341

Yashica Berry holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,341.

Shelbra Woodberry

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Shelbra Woodberry holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,338.

Happy Meglino

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

At Department of Mental Health, Happy Meglino serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Randy Simpson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

At Department of Mental Health, Randy Simpson serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Jacquetta Mitchell

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Jacquetta Mitchell holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,338.

Savona Mazyck

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Savona Mazyck holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,338.

Renee Stokes

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Renee Stokes works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Renee earned $62,338 in 2026.

Tashia Greene

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Tashia Greene is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,338.

Cynthia Hallmon

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Cynthia Hallmon works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Cynthia earned $62,338 in 2026.

Beatrice Kayea

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Beatrice Kayea is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,338.

Brenda Lawson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Brenda Lawson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Brenda earned $62,338 in 2026.

Harold Dreher

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Harold Dreher is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,338.

Miranda Smith

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Miranda Smith is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,338.

Tonya James

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Tonya James works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Tonya earned $62,338 in 2026.

Bertha Snow

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Bertha Snow works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Bertha earned $62,338 in 2026.

Pamela Salters

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,338
Base pay
$62,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,338

Pamela Salters works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Pamela earned $62,338 in 2026.