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 8
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jamesetta Craver serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,908.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Marie Durand works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Marie earned $97,852 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Amanda Martin serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,852.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Pamela Queen is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,852.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Mellasenah Parker is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,852.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Carlene Mcintyre Nickle is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,827.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Myrtice Boulware is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,768.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Devin Ruffin works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Devin earned $97,750 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, David Mccowan serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,750.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Joan Wekesa serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,750.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Tanya Ray is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,721.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kimberly Wade is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,638.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Vonetta Johnson serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,408.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sara Kelley is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $97,404.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Lydia Wilson holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,382.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Department of Mental Health
Brooke Howard works as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Department of Mental Health. Brooke earned $97,378 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sylvia Russell holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,305.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
Chloe Carberry is a Pharmacist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $96,993.
Pharmacist I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Samyah Hammami serves as a Pharmacist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,993.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Lisa Hall is a Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $96,868.
Psychologist I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Brad Swavely serves as a Psychologist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,597.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Della Hart is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $96,353.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Nichole Broaster holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,147.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Carrie Hanson is a Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $96,000.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Raymonde Guillet serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,734.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Blondie Spann is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $95,597.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Angela Ashley holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,465.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jamie Roberts is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $95,465.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kenneth Davis holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,868.
Project Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Cheryl Johnson works as a Project Manager II for Department of Mental Health. Cheryl earned $94,860 in 2026.
Occupational Therapist/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jo Leigh Wells serves as a Occupational Therapist. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,860.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Elizabeth Wilkinson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,858.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Sylvett Porter is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $94,794.
Social Work Director/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Davis Rowell serves as a Social Work Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,670.
Social Work Director/Department of Mental Health
Leslie Doolittle holds the role of Social Work Director at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,588.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Allex Tressler works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Allex earned $94,550 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Devon Peek works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Devon earned $94,311 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Yvonne Davis Hall holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,288.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Sarah Wilson is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $94,170.
Executive Assistant II/Department of Mental Health
Kimberly Ballentine holds the role of Executive Assistant II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,160.