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 6
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Mirtha Brown holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,066.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Donehue serves as a Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,790.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Vanessa Brill serves as a Pharmacist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,459.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Felicia Gillings works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Felicia earned $107,303 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Shakira Leake works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Shakira earned $107,100 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Henretta Milton Williams serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,100.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nancy Lell serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,100.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Amanda Blanton works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Amanda earned $107,100 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jennipher Immanuel Manohar is a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $107,100.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Angela Rodiek holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,100.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Joelle Daigrepont serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,100.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jasmine Watson is a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $107,100.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Alison Hart serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,100.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Megan Kozlowski is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $107,094.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Joann Brennan serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,823.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Nicole Jennings serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,527.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Soudabeh Sadighi holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,503.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Tacey Perillo holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,399.
Program Manager III/Department of Mental Health
Bryant Williams works as a Program Manager III for Department of Mental Health. Bryant earned $106,399 in 2026.
Psychologist I/Department of Mental Health
Saran Looby works as a Psychologist I for Department of Mental Health. Saran earned $106,132 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Kemp Pearson is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $106,080.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Stella Onukwugha serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,080.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Dorothy Felder works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Dorothy earned $106,080 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Dennis Puebla is a Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $105,946.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Shannon Avila serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,889.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Marvinia Weston holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,469.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Jordan Meyers is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $105,385.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kimberly Walker is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $105,300.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Monica Leach holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,217.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie White works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Stephanie earned $105,000 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Bailey Ragan holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,000.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Adreane Grant serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,000.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Loretta Aiken works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Mental Health. Loretta earned $104,828 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Leslaine Griffin is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $104,598.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Kathy Bryant holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,471.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Charles Roman is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $104,320.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Seraphine Niati works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Seraphine earned $104,115 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Mental Health
Chinesta Anderson holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,923.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Flyce Major works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Flyce earned $103,731 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Shirley Riley is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $103,690.