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 5
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Katelin Alexander holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,000.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Aria Hajiaghabozorgi serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,917.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Tamara Edrington holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,899.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jonathan Worth is a Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $116,706.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Renia Davis is a Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $116,688.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Angie Salley holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,683.
Audits Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Valarie Perkins holds the role of Audits Manager II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,488.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elaine Green serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,304.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kristi Ernandez serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,266.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Anna Seegars serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,013.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Garrett Whittle is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $115,660.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Sandra Coggins works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Mental Health. Sandra earned $115,651 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lysa Del Grosso holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,502.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lashonda Mayfield works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Lashonda earned $115,047 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Butler serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,922.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elizabeth Cunningham serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,450.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Tiffany Darby works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Tiffany earned $113,910 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Erin Mcgeachie is a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $113,740.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Alma Thaggard Singleton holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,689.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Mental Health
Wayne Prophett is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $113,609.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Denesh Thiagarajah holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,519.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Cynthia Helff holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,460.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Roberta Aiken holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,252.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Karenmarie Davis holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,096.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Constance Mathis holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,411.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Teresa Meakins Linn serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,356.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nicole Paul serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,200.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Paul Antony works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Paul earned $112,190 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
James Anderson works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. James earned $112,141 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Anita Rollins works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Anita earned $112,108 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Karen Irving holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,382.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sheral Bowman serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,802.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Chad Lominick serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,731.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Pascale Louis Jean is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $110,486.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Teresa Davis serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
David Gehr holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,255.
Occupational Therapist/Department of Mental Health
Maria Feliza Legaspi holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,984.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Regina Hensley holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,509.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Timekia Hill holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,509.
Physical Therapist I/Department of Mental Health
Whitney Miller is a Physical Therapist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $108,993.