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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 37

Monica Njoku

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,539
Base pay
$55,539
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,539

Monica Njoku works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Monica earned $55,539 in 2026.

Martin Lobraico Jr

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,423
Base pay
$55,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,423

At Department of Mental Health, Martin Lobraico Jr serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,423.

April Reed

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,421
Base pay
$55,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,421

April Reed works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. April earned $55,421 in 2026.

Herbert Toney

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,379
Base pay
$55,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,379

Herbert Toney works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Herbert earned $55,379 in 2026.

Soledad Velina

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,379
Base pay
$55,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,379

Soledad Velina holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,379.

Holly Cantrell

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,359
Base pay
$55,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,359

Holly Cantrell holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,359.

Mary Outlaw

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,359
Base pay
$55,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,359

Mary Outlaw works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Mary earned $55,359 in 2026.

Arias Hall

Activity Therapist III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,341
Base pay
$55,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,341

Arias Hall works as a Activity Therapist III for Department of Mental Health. Arias earned $55,341 in 2026.

Euneater Putnam

Training Assistant/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,265
Base pay
$55,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,265

Euneater Putnam is a Training Assistant at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,265.

Manuel Davis

Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,263
Base pay
$55,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,263

Manuel Davis is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,263.

Amanda Williams

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,182
Base pay
$55,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,182

Amanda Williams works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Amanda earned $55,182 in 2026.

Pamela Brown

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,163
Base pay
$55,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,163

Pamela Brown is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,163.

Garry Edmonds

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Garry Edmonds is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,119.

Nikeema Heyward

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Nikeema Heyward is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,119.

Nicole Johnson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Nicole Johnson is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,119.

Teresa Sims

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Teresa Sims holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,119.

Denitia Carter

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Denitia Carter holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,119.

Elise King

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Elise King is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,119.

Katrina Hall

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Katrina Hall works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Katrina earned $55,119 in 2026.

Parvati Case

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

At Department of Mental Health, Parvati Case serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,119.

Shakerian Ladson

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

At Department of Mental Health, Shakerian Ladson serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,119.

Emilio Lopez Powers

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Emilio Lopez Powers is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,119.

Jasmine Beard

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Jasmine Beard holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,119.

Jeanette Davis

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Jeanette Davis works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Jeanette earned $55,119 in 2026.

Heather Eravi

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

At Department of Mental Health, Heather Eravi serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,119.

Jessica Elliott

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Jessica Elliott is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,119.

Latonya Canty

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Latonya Canty holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,119.

Benita Sholar

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Benita Sholar works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Benita earned $55,119 in 2026.

Kelly Hager Choate

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

At Department of Mental Health, Kelly Hager Choate serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,119.

Allison Lohenitz

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,119
Base pay
$55,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,119

Allison Lohenitz holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,119.

Carol Wilson

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,110
Base pay
$55,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,110

Carol Wilson is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $55,110.

Jeromy Deakins

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,090
Base pay
$55,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,090

Jeromy Deakins holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,090.

Matthew Beauchemin

Client Advocate III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$55,038
Base pay
$55,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,038

At Department of Mental Health, Matthew Beauchemin serves as a Client Advocate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,038.

Shanna Washington

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,848
Base pay
$54,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,848

At Department of Mental Health, Shanna Washington serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,848.

Zenoebia Washington Cohen

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,827
Base pay
$54,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,827

At Department of Mental Health, Zenoebia Washington Cohen serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,827.

Sanita Luke

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,795
Base pay
$54,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,795

Sanita Luke is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,795.

Katonya Smith

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,795
Base pay
$54,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,795

Katonya Smith works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Katonya earned $54,795 in 2026.

Edward Grady

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,795
Base pay
$54,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,795

Edward Grady is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,795.

Katrina Mcfadden

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,795
Base pay
$54,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,795

Katrina Mcfadden works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Katrina earned $54,795 in 2026.

Nyshelle Simmons

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,795
Base pay
$54,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,795

Nyshelle Simmons is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,795.