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 10
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, James Ford serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,125.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kristina Cool works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Kristina earned $89,125 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kelvin Gibbs holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,125.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kurshanda Spain is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $89,125.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Josephine Egbeibemere holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,125.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Arleen Banford is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $89,125.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Shavell Thompson is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $89,125.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Susan Teeter serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,125.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Frances Moody serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,100.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Sherry Eisom holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,956.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Phyllis Sheldon holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,956.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Nina Bilder works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Nina earned $88,796 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Laura Uminski holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,748.
Physical Therapist I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Winifred Macdonald serves as a Physical Therapist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,718.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Anita Ellison Porter is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $88,701.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Kacie Glenn works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Mental Health. Kacie earned $88,650 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Angela Mullinax holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
William Nickles holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
Social Work Director/Department of Mental Health
Maci Johnson works as a Social Work Director for Department of Mental Health. Maci earned $88,553 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Stacee Rowell works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Stacee earned $88,504 in 2026.
Psychologist I/Department of Mental Health
Bouchra Koussih is a Psychologist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $88,174.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Aquilla Anderson is a Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $88,091.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Mental Health
Kevin Brown holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,061.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Christine Kaminer serves as a Social Work Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,047.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Tamarah Williams serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,047.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Grace Lambert is a Program Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,998.
Registered Dietitian/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Pavani Rao serves as a Registered Dietitian. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,956.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Tamer Elshennawy is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,861.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Theada Haynes is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,837.
Psychologist I/Department of Mental Health
Leanne Komnick is a Psychologist I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,607.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Christina Saunders is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,607.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Melody Dyar is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,438.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
Beverly Mcclerklin works as a Program Manager I for Department of Mental Health. Beverly earned $87,435 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Catherine Parker serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,313.
Program Manager I/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Susan Carter serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,277.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Love Valentine Watkins is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $87,125.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health
At Department of Mental Health, Lynn Melton serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,089.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Mental Health
Delores Salley is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $86,832.
Social Work Manager/Department of Mental Health
Nicole Chimenti works as a Social Work Manager for Department of Mental Health. Nicole earned $86,830 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Mental Health
Frederick Deinzer Jr works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Mental Health. Frederick earned $86,809 in 2026.