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 36
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tamara Jefferies works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Tamara earned $56,433 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Nikki Major is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,424.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Michelle Burton serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Evelena Singletary serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sarah Deweever works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Sarah earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tiffany Brown works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Tiffany earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sade Pugh holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Brittany Brannon works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Brittany earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Angela Young is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Cynthia Devine works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Cynthia earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Margaret Palmgren holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Valerie Wiser works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Valerie earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Tawan Alston works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Tawan earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Ellen Cantwell works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Ellen earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Blonzetta Hamilton Demaree holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Valerie Nash works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Valerie earned $56,359 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Dana Owens holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Betty Green serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,359.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Chad Keller is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $56,224.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Kalyn Flora works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Kalyn earned $56,223 in 2026.
IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Mental Health
Anson Mew holds the role of IT Customer Support Specialist III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,192.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Fran Clarke holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,188.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Austin Christian holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,039.
Client Advocate III/Department of Mental Health
Justin Bailem holds the role of Client Advocate III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,999.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Nicole Shackleford works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Nicole earned $55,972 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Larry Jackson holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,903.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Ambar Campos serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,891.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Marlaina Alston holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,849.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Makeala Horlback serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,849.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Mandy Chapman serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,730.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health
Neshia Caesar works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Mental Health. Neshia earned $55,700 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sharhonda Buie works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Sharhonda earned $55,677 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Anthony Aujero works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Anthony earned $55,588 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Shakeitha Jenkins is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,573.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kristen Farrenkopf serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,573.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Ramsey holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,539.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Shenell Floyd Ferguson holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,539.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Lois Martin is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,539.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Timothy Duncan works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Timothy earned $55,539 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health
Sheila Gregory works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Sheila earned $55,539 in 2026.