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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 34

Aaron Simmons

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,876
Base pay
$57,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,876

Aaron Simmons is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,876.

Erin Berkey

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,876
Base pay
$57,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,876

Erin Berkey works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Erin earned $57,876 in 2026.

Hannah Jones

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,876
Base pay
$57,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,876

Hannah Jones works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Hannah earned $57,876 in 2026.

Dave Moen

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,769
Base pay
$57,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,769

Dave Moen works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Mental Health. Dave earned $57,769 in 2026.

Chanity Walker

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,754
Base pay
$57,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,754

At Department of Mental Health, Chanity Walker serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,754.

Brittany Chennis

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,754
Base pay
$57,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,754

At Department of Mental Health, Brittany Chennis serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,754.

Tammila Brock

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,754
Base pay
$57,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,754

Tammila Brock holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,754.

Cassandra Rose Williams

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,754
Base pay
$57,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,754

At Department of Mental Health, Cassandra Rose Williams serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,754.

Precious Suber

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,754
Base pay
$57,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,754

Precious Suber holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,754.

Timothy Thompson

Chaplain II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,735
Base pay
$57,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,735

Timothy Thompson holds the role of Chaplain II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,735.

Blair Thomas

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,704
Base pay
$57,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,704

Blair Thomas holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,704.

Susan Holden

Human Resources Manager I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,700
Base pay
$57,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,700

Susan Holden works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Susan earned $57,700 in 2026.

Nicholas Brown

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,570
Base pay
$57,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,570

Nicholas Brown works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Nicholas earned $57,570 in 2026.

Carolyn Neal

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,560
Base pay
$57,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,560

At Department of Mental Health, Carolyn Neal serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,560.

Sandra Clark

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,560
Base pay
$57,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,560

Sandra Clark holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,560.

Jessica Porter

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,560
Base pay
$57,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,560

Jessica Porter holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,560.

Karyney Mcmillan

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,560
Base pay
$57,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,560

Karyney Mcmillan is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,560.

Tracy Swett

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,560
Base pay
$57,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,560

Tracy Swett is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,560.

Melissa Romero

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,560
Base pay
$57,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,560

Melissa Romero holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,560.

Audrey Funches

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,560
Base pay
$57,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,560

Audrey Funches works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Audrey earned $57,560 in 2026.

Hannah Hucks

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

Hannah Hucks is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,489.

Astrid Aslam

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

Astrid Aslam is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,489.

Molly Mccombs

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

Molly Mccombs works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Molly earned $57,489 in 2026.

Katherine Thornberry

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

Katherine Thornberry holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,489.

Madeline Dobek

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

At Department of Mental Health, Madeline Dobek serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,489.

Rachel Rushen

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

At Department of Mental Health, Rachel Rushen serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,489.

Katherine Gallagher

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

Katherine Gallagher is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,489.

Rachel Burns

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,489
Base pay
$57,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,489

Rachel Burns is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,489.

Malorie Igo

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Malorie Igo works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Malorie earned $57,488 in 2026.

Talitha Geiger

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Talitha Geiger works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Talitha earned $57,488 in 2026.

Jodi Horn

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Jodi Horn is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,488.

Rachel Bonanno

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Rachel Bonanno is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,488.

Leroy Woods Iv

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Leroy Woods Iv works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Leroy earned $57,488 in 2026.

Yoan Penev

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

At Department of Mental Health, Yoan Penev serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,488.

Marissa Atkins

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Marissa Atkins is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,488.

Mirsada Powell

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

At Department of Mental Health, Mirsada Powell serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,488.

Shiloh Sears

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Shiloh Sears holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,488.

Gabrielle Pawlak

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

At Department of Mental Health, Gabrielle Pawlak serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,488.

Matthew Moore

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,488
Base pay
$57,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,488

Matthew Moore is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,488.

Maurice Hook

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,481
Base pay
$57,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,481

Maurice Hook holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,481.