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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 35

Michael Shull

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,441
Base pay
$57,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,441

Michael Shull is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,441.

Mary Irvin

Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,418
Base pay
$57,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,418

Mary Irvin holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,418.

Rita Oliver

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,407
Base pay
$57,407
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,407

Rita Oliver is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,407.

Janet Andrews

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,287
Base pay
$57,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,287

Janet Andrews works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Janet earned $57,287 in 2026.

Audrey Cooper

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,089
Base pay
$57,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,089

Audrey Cooper works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Audrey earned $57,089 in 2026.

Megan Clark

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,059
Base pay
$57,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,059

Megan Clark works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Megan earned $57,059 in 2026.

Jarvae Johnson

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,000
Base pay
$57,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,000

Jarvae Johnson is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Marilyn Duvall

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,000
Base pay
$57,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,000

Marilyn Duvall holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,000.

Jillian Beam

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$57,000
Base pay
$57,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,000

Jillian Beam holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,000.

Cassidy Carreiro

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,965
Base pay
$56,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,965

Cassidy Carreiro is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,965.

James Hart

Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,950
Base pay
$56,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,950

James Hart works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Mental Health. James earned $56,950 in 2026.

Daryl James

IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Daryl James works as a IT Customer Support Specialist III for Department of Mental Health. Daryl earned $56,944 in 2026.

Lauren Austin

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Lauren Austin works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Mental Health. Lauren earned $56,944 in 2026.

Kenneth Holliday

Food Service Specialist IV/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,900
Base pay
$56,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,900

At Department of Mental Health, Kenneth Holliday serves as a Food Service Specialist IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,900.

Shebrea Ladson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,859
Base pay
$56,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,859

Shebrea Ladson works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Shebrea earned $56,859 in 2026.

Vonda Brown

Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,734
Base pay
$56,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,734

Vonda Brown works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Mental Health. Vonda earned $56,734 in 2026.

Danny Sexton

IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,709
Base pay
$56,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,709

At Department of Mental Health, Danny Sexton serves as a IT Customer Support Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,709.

Katrina Grant

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,670
Base pay
$56,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,670

Katrina Grant holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,670.

Priscilla Morrison

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

At Department of Mental Health, Priscilla Morrison serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,649.

Terence Jones

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Terence Jones is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,649.

Andrea Fogle

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

At Department of Mental Health, Andrea Fogle serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,649.

Crystal Jackson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Crystal Jackson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,649.

Kenndra Brown

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

At Department of Mental Health, Kenndra Brown serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,649.

Delores Bess

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Delores Bess holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,649.

Joyel Thomas

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Joyel Thomas is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,649.

Lori Micke

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Lori Micke holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,649.

Mary Grant

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Mary Grant is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,649.

Adrian Odom

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Adrian Odom holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,649.

Lisa Tye

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Lisa Tye holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,649.

Kenya Graham

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,649
Base pay
$56,649
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,649

Kenya Graham is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,649.

Markeeta Chandler

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,647
Base pay
$56,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,647

At Department of Mental Health, Markeeta Chandler serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,647.

Alexia Savenok

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,632
Base pay
$56,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,632

At Department of Mental Health, Alexia Savenok serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,632.

Haley Buzzetti

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,622
Base pay
$56,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,622

At Department of Mental Health, Haley Buzzetti serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,622.

Ashleigh Lee

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,622
Base pay
$56,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,622

Ashleigh Lee is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,622.

Bernadette Scott

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,622
Base pay
$56,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,622

Bernadette Scott works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Bernadette earned $56,622 in 2026.

Latanya Walker

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,590
Base pay
$56,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,590

Latanya Walker is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,590.

Satara Chaplin

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,590
Base pay
$56,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,590

At Department of Mental Health, Satara Chaplin serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,590.

Pamela Singletary

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,492
Base pay
$56,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,492

Pamela Singletary holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,492.

Mary Basich

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,485
Base pay
$56,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,485

Mary Basich holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,485.

Anna Wallace

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$56,433
Base pay
$56,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,433

Anna Wallace is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,433.