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 32
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Shanovia Owens is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $58,632.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Joann Lockhart is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $58,624.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tracy Gamble holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,624.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Hayward works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Jessica earned $58,583 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist V/Department of Mental Health
Jessie Bell is a Food Service Specialist V at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $58,558.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Latoya Downs holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,558.
Technical Medical Asso II/Department of Mental Health
Lashanda Kinard holds the role of Technical Medical Asso II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,539.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, William Fulghum serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,494.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kyoto Martin works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Kyoto earned $58,409 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Pamela Krzyzanowski holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,401.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
Heather Bell is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $58,300.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Becaas works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Stephanie earned $58,237 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Stacy Prioleau Truell works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Stacy earned $58,237 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Yolanda Johnson serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,208.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Debra Gorham Thompson holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,189.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lashanda Nesmith is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $58,183.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sheila Jordan serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,167.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Rashonda Boneparte works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Rashonda earned $58,128 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Erin Polston serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,122.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Theresa Bunt works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Theresa earned $58,122 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Erice Holloman serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,117.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Matthew Leggett serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,091.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Ameerah Barnes is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $58,086.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ashley Ravenell serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,082.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Leroy Bibbs holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,050.
IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Mental Health
Timothy Polito holds the role of IT Customer Support Specialist III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,040.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Verliese Fair serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,956.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Paula Johnson serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,956.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Anita Chestnut serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,941.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Tomeca Ware is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,934.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Michelle Sheppard works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Michelle earned $57,923 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Matthew Pressley holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Patricia Brown holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Vanessa Gamble serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sandra Pompey works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Sandra earned $57,923 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sheila Graham serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Holly Wilson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kim Mcknight holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Megan Covert is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,923.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Lyons works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Amanda earned $57,923 in 2026.