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South Carolina / Department of Mental Health

Agency file

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 27

Sandra Moffitt

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, Sandra Moffitt serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Debra Tilden

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

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

Nancy Mcmillan

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

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

Sondra Crosby

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, Sondra Crosby serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Monica Mckiver

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, Monica Mckiver serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Broderick Anderson

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, Broderick Anderson serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Margaret Spence

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, Margaret Spence serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Amanda Ledford

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

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

Gregory Fancher

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

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

Tonya Nelson

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

Pamela Thompson

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, Pamela Thompson serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Sandra Posey

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, Sandra Posey serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Tamara Walker

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, Tamara Walker serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Tawonia Thomas

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

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

Jennifer Dunbar

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

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

Walonda Catoe

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

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

April Green

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

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

Helena Odom

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

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

Carrie Coles

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

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

Margaret Mcadams

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

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

Elaine Kelly

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, Elaine Kelly serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Elliott Blair

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

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

Andrea Bell

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

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

Monica Boyd

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

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

Denita Binion

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

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

Margaret Guadiano Elliott

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, Margaret Guadiano Elliott serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,338.

Bryant Morton Sr

Activity Therapist II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,274
Base pay
$62,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,274

Bryant Morton Sr is a Activity Therapist II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,274.

Mallory Colegrove

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,232
Base pay
$62,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,232

Mallory Colegrove works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Mallory earned $62,232 in 2026.

Jacqueline Anonie

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,222
Base pay
$62,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,222

At Department of Mental Health, Jacqueline Anonie serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,222.

Andrew Arnold

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,200
Base pay
$62,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,200

Andrew Arnold works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Andrew earned $62,200 in 2026.

Corina Samarghitan

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Corina Samarghitan works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Corina earned $62,182 in 2026.

Tabitha Smith

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Tabitha Smith is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,182.

Megan Harris

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

At Department of Mental Health, Megan Harris serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,182.

Tambra Williams

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Tambra Williams holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,182.

Elaine Wheaton

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Elaine Wheaton works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Elaine earned $62,182 in 2026.

Dione Goldsborough

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Dione Goldsborough is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $62,182.

Melody Blighton

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Melody Blighton works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Melody earned $62,182 in 2026.

Carol Weber

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

At Department of Mental Health, Carol Weber serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,182.

Amy Watson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Amy Watson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,182.

Makeyla Salley

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$62,182
Base pay
$62,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,182

Makeyla Salley works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Makeyla earned $62,182 in 2026.