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 9
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Bobbie Davis is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $94,117.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Jill Crossgrove serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,092.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
James Fletcher is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $93,976.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Lesley Jacobs works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Lesley earned $93,962 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Ashley Wietor works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Ashley earned $93,734 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Andrea Hannah works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Andrea earned $93,138 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Latoya Ashford holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,138.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Dami Elliott is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $93,138.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Blaire Foutz holds the role of Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,491.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Justin Zamecnik serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,452.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Diaby Kennedy is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $92,452.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Macey Lawson holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,452.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Karlin Rae Cummings serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,398.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Roxanne Williams works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Roxanne earned $92,377 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Heidi Hoogstraal works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Heidi earned $92,020 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Geraldine Pazi serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,959.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Gretchen Gerland serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,933.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Frances Young is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,874.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Delynn Morgan is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,867.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Elizabeth Seeger holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,854.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Philip Brown holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,839.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
John Ragin works as a Administrative Manager I for Department of Mental Health. John earned $91,800 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
Allison Findley holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,694.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Richard Penedo Jr holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,552.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tara Murdaugh serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,412.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Taryn Reed serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,157.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Teresa Ratliff is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,115.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Crystal Pressley serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,050.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Deborah Nieri holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,933.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tanya Cash Sutton serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,866.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Hannah Waddell holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,866.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kaiden Littler is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $90,675.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Asia Sumter works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Asia earned $90,675 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Sharon Rice Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,620.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Keisha Pressley works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Keisha earned $90,451 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Jennifer Waguespack works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Jennifer earned $90,301 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Colleen Staton works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Colleen earned $90,115 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Mental Health
Kisha Black is a Program Manager II at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Kelly Mitcham serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,840.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Linda Anderson serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,775.