South Carolina / Department of Public Health
Agency file
The Department of Public Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,142 employees with median total compensation of $73,469; the highest distinct record was $258,960.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,142 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,469) — 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 $109,509 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,800. 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 2
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Sarah Chapman holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,026.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Henry Clark serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,007.
Nursing Director, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Billy Wiggins serves as a Nursing Director, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,631.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Louis Eubank serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,472.
Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Public Health
Cristi Moore works as a Director of Strategic Communications for Department of Public Health. Cristi earned $125,307 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Kathryn Gramling holds the role of Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,354.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Angie Smith serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,110.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Laura Parks Watson holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,264.
IT Manager II/Department of Public Health
Esther Mcclain works as a IT Manager II for Department of Public Health. Esther earned $122,494 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Elizabeth Teague serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,400.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Robert Poulos serves as a Pharmacist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,053.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Jessica Shields holds the role of Pharmacist I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,053.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Bryce Stafford works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Public Health. Bryce earned $122,053 in 2026.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Crystal Green works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Public Health. Crystal earned $122,053 in 2026.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Nikita Morse works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Public Health. Nikita earned $122,053 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Public Health
Kimberly Paradeses is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $121,415.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Kobra Eghtedary serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,393.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Ona Adair is a Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $121,281.
IT Director I/Department of Public Health
Jamey Milligan is a IT Director I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $120,967.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Holly Helms serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,875.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Billie White serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,875.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Ashley Tallon works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Ashley earned $120,875 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Amy Painter holds the role of Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,824.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Bentley White holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,459.
Attorney V/Department of Public Health
Molly Crum works as a Attorney V for Department of Public Health. Molly earned $120,360 in 2026.
IT Director I/Department of Public Health
Stephen Cowell is a IT Director I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $119,660.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Caleb Cox holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,661.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Teresa Tomlinson works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Teresa earned $117,928 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Shenicka Mccray serves as a Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,877.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Felicia Harris serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,858.
Audits Manager II/Department of Public Health
Arthur Leonard is a Audits Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $117,300.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Public Health
Camillia Leacock holds the role of Administrative Manager II at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,880.
Human Resources Director II/Department of Public Health
Georgette Lee Jackson works as a Human Resources Director II for Department of Public Health. Georgette earned $116,688 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Alison Jamison Haggwood serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,063.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Natalie Whitfield is a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $115,052.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Tia Robinson works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Tia earned $115,052 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Ashley Mcdonald works as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Ashley earned $115,052 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Allison Campbell is a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $115,052.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Jessica Altman serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,052.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Maria Schenone is a Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $115,052.