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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 38

Alicia Jackson

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

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

Omeeka Pringle

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

At Department of Mental Health, Omeeka Pringle serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,795.

Millicent Haley

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

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

Nathaniel Nash Jr

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

Nathaniel Nash Jr works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Nathaniel earned $54,795 in 2026.

Mittie Wentworth

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

At Department of Mental Health, Mittie Wentworth serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,795.

Cynthia Smith Ford

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

Cynthia Smith Ford is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,795.

Rebecca Welker

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

Rebecca Welker holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,795.

Sarah Dame

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

Sarah Dame holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,795.

Alexis Dawkins

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

At Department of Mental Health, Alexis Dawkins serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,795.

Briana Davis

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

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

Nichelle Hinton

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

Nichelle Hinton holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,795.

Tyler Weathers

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

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

Krista Rhue

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

Krista Rhue holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,795.

Donyelle Williams

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

At Department of Mental Health, Donyelle Williams serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,795.

Jennifer Grant

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

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

Denise Holiday

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

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

Gabriella Gangala

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

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

Shakila Lattimore

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

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

Mackenzie Darley

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

At Department of Mental Health, Mackenzie Darley serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,795.

Allen Meadows

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

Allen Meadows holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,795.

Angelika Mahaffey

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

Angelika Mahaffey holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,795.

Herbert Vaughn

Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,754
Base pay
$54,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,754

Herbert Vaughn works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health. Herbert earned $54,754 in 2026.

Caitlin Adair

Activity Therapist III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,754
Base pay
$54,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,754

At Department of Mental Health, Caitlin Adair serves as a Activity Therapist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,754.

Kim Spears

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,754
Base pay
$54,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,754

Kim Spears is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,754.

Ronald Crites

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,754
Base pay
$54,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,754

Ronald Crites works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Mental Health. Ronald earned $54,754 in 2026.

Ashley Corteville

Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,754
Base pay
$54,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,754

Ashley Corteville works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Mental Health. Ashley earned $54,754 in 2026.

Robert Cooper

IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,754
Base pay
$54,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,754

Robert Cooper is a IT Customer Support Specialist III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,754.

Michael Miller

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,754
Base pay
$54,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,754

At Department of Mental Health, Michael Miller serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,754.

Teshawn Fulton

Client Advocate III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,710
Base pay
$54,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,710

Teshawn Fulton holds the role of Client Advocate III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,710.

Ana Ramirez

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,661
Base pay
$54,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,661

Ana Ramirez holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,661.

Tammy Mitchell

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,587
Base pay
$54,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,587

Tammy Mitchell is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,587.

Darlene Gibbons

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,587
Base pay
$54,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,587

At Department of Mental Health, Darlene Gibbons serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,587.

Novella Middleton

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,587
Base pay
$54,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,587

Novella Middleton is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,587.

Charles Arrants Jr

Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,419
Base pay
$54,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,419

Charles Arrants Jr works as a Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Charles earned $54,419 in 2026.

Lori Hammerbeck

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,321
Base pay
$54,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,321

Lori Hammerbeck holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,321.

Lillian Oglesby

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,294
Base pay
$54,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,294

Lillian Oglesby holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,294.

Theodora Richardson

Library Manager II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,280
Base pay
$54,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,280

Theodora Richardson is a Library Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,280.

John Drake

Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,233
Base pay
$54,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,233

John Drake works as a Licensed Practical Nurse Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. John earned $54,233 in 2026.

Lisa Hamilton

Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,233
Base pay
$54,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,233

At Department of Mental Health, Lisa Hamilton serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,233.

Rachelle Conner

Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$54,233
Base pay
$54,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,233

Rachelle Conner is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $54,233.