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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 44

Melanie Temponeras

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

At Department of Mental Health, Melanie Temponeras serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,059.

Emma Dalrymple

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

At Department of Mental Health, Emma Dalrymple serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,059.

Lorena Poulin

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

Lorena Poulin holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,059.

Suzanne Fennell

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

Suzanne Fennell is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $52,059.

Bethany Mcgill

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

At Department of Mental Health, Bethany Mcgill serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,059.

Kayley Ayer

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

Kayley Ayer works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Kayley earned $52,059 in 2026.

Elizabeth Roum

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

Elizabeth Roum works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Elizabeth earned $52,059 in 2026.

Morgan Ferqueron

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

At Department of Mental Health, Morgan Ferqueron serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,059.

Macy Gates

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

Macy Gates works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Macy earned $52,059 in 2026.

Julia Holmes

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

Julia Holmes is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $52,059.

Carley Mccall

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,059
Base pay
$52,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,059

Carley Mccall is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $52,059.

Kristen Radel

Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$52,000
Base pay
$52,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,000

Kristen Radel is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $52,000.

Leigh Doyle

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,975
Base pay
$51,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,975

Leigh Doyle is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,975.

Beth Kopistecki King

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,865
Base pay
$51,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,865

At Department of Mental Health, Beth Kopistecki King serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,865.

Jamie Stone

Client Advocate II/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,675
Base pay
$51,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,675

At Department of Mental Health, Jamie Stone serves as a Client Advocate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,675.

Michael Horgan

IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,637
Base pay
$51,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,637

Michael Horgan is a IT Customer Support Specialist III at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,637.

Amber Price

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,592
Base pay
$51,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,592

At Department of Mental Health, Amber Price serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,592.

Dorothy Jackson

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,466
Base pay
$51,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,466

Dorothy Jackson works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Mental Health. Dorothy earned $51,466 in 2026.

Susan Jenkins

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,388
Base pay
$51,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,388

At Department of Mental Health, Susan Jenkins serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,388.

Renee Green

Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,373
Base pay
$51,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,373

Renee Green holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,373.

Emma Fletcher

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,231
Base pay
$51,231
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,231

Emma Fletcher holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,231.

Mark Bellamy

Program Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,138
Base pay
$51,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,138

At Department of Mental Health, Mark Bellamy serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,138.

Margaret Hoffman

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,094
Base pay
$51,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,094

Margaret Hoffman is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,094.

Tamika Ables

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,070
Base pay
$51,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,070

Tamika Ables holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,070.

Doris Davis

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Doris Davis works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Doris earned $51,039 in 2026.

Shameika Underwood

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

At Department of Mental Health, Shameika Underwood serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,039.

Tonya Barthmaier

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

At Department of Mental Health, Tonya Barthmaier serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,039.

Carly Hosper

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

At Department of Mental Health, Carly Hosper serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,039.

Adrianne Griffin

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

At Department of Mental Health, Adrianne Griffin serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,039.

Amanda Simmons

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

At Department of Mental Health, Amanda Simmons serves as a Mental Health Professional I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,039.

Steven Carwile

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Steven Carwile works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Steven earned $51,039 in 2026.

Kezia Boyd

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Kezia Boyd is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,039.

Mara Lami

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Mara Lami holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,039.

Treshawn Williams

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Treshawn Williams is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,039.

Caroline Harvin

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Caroline Harvin holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,039.

Grace Bailey

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Grace Bailey holds the role of Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,039.

Emma Martin

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Emma Martin is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,039.

Isabella Pyle

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Isabella Pyle is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,039.

Erica De Jesus

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Erica De Jesus is a Mental Health Professional I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $51,039.

Catherine Sanders

Mental Health Professional I/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$51,039
Base pay
$51,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,039

Catherine Sanders works as a Mental Health Professional I for Department of Mental Health. Catherine earned $51,039 in 2026.