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 29
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jennie Gamble serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,867.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Laniece Langley is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,867.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Cecilia Eaddy serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,840.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lindsey Horton works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Lindsey earned $60,814 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Debra Mcfarland is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,814.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Robert Bolin holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,814.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Bell is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,814.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Hannah West holds the role of Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,806.
Social Worker/Department of Mental Health
Caroline Mccann is a Social Worker at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,806.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Crystal Middleton serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,655.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Steven Williams works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Steven earned $60,655 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Salimah Jamison serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,655.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tonya Barksdale works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Tonya earned $60,655 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kenya Kilgore holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,655.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Linette Lebron Olivencia works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Linette earned $60,655 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Chabre Mingo holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,655.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lisa Richmond is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,655.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kimberly Cook serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,620.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Daniel Eidson holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,620.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Michael Desire works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Michael earned $60,617 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tyrone Whitener holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,617.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Hannah Boyd holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,617.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Michael Sarris holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,617.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kiarra Wright works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Kiarra earned $60,617 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sierra Wright serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,617.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Julia Parker serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,617.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nicole Balicki serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,617.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Norma Robinson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Norma earned $60,617 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Ellison Kirby works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Ellison earned $60,617 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Garmany is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,584.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Michael Bethel works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Michael earned $60,584 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tangalen Sutton works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Tangalen earned $60,584 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Mikayla Prina works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Mikayla earned $60,547 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Melodie Waters serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,532.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Shelisa Benson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,528.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kenneth Huff is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,493.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Cathlyn Hirschfeld holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,431.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tedrea Wilson is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $60,400.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Dana Summers serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,357.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, David Byerly serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,307.