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 7
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Joyce Polen works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Joyce earned $102,758 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Komal Sheth is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $102,312.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Lisa Murff works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Lisa earned $101,801 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Erica Mollohan holds the role of Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,745.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Richard Brown is a Administrative Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $101,408.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Chanelle Johnson holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,400.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Benodine Kosom holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,400.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kelly Zeigler is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $101,400.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Shantoria Brown is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $101,400.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Regina Washington serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,400.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Frison holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,400.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Adena Deholczer serves as a Pharmacist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,038.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
William Franklin is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $100,831.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kathryn Jenkins serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,709.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Margaret Meriwether is a Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $100,642.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kelli Bray serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,445.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Tabatha Dillon holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,208.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Amari Davis serves as a Pharmacist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,208.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Victoria Owens is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $100,208.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Melinda Palmer works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Melinda earned $100,081 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jessica Young works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Jessica earned $99,791 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Mercy Sampson holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,718.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Judy Mitchner serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,526.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Crystal Barrs works as a Program Manager II for Department of Mental Health. Crystal earned $99,420 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Foluso Adetoro holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,407.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Pamela Rhodes is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $99,289.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Christopher Gold works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Christopher earned $99,026 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Nchekwube Ogburu holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,846.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Brenda Seabrook is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $98,751.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Brittany Mars holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,742.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Demorrie Evans works as a Program Manager II for Department of Mental Health. Demorrie earned $98,585 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, John Kelley serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,501.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Alicia Benedetto works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Alicia earned $98,436 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Fontina Washington serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,325.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Carnella Mccutcheon holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,249.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Erin Laughter works as a Program Manager II for Department of Mental Health. Erin earned $98,229 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Bal Kaur works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Bal earned $98,223 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Allison Morgan works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Allison earned $98,096 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Lois Freeman Arnold is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $98,068.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Michael Powell is a Administrative Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $98,040.