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 6
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Candace Solomon works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Candace earned $93,711 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Jessica Mcdowell serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,700.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Tiffany Birt serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,620.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Patricia Myers serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,478.
Construction Project Manager I/Department of Public Health
Graham Taylor holds the role of Construction Project Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,450.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Shaniqua Alston holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,234.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Shari Rankin serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,142.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Cynthia Robertson holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,104.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Cory Weaver holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,082.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Victoria Jackson is a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $92,963.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Gerald Wilkie is a Pharmacist I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $92,900.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Natasha Sanders works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Natasha earned $92,865 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
Christopher Evans holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,863.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Jennifer Pozsik serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,836.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Kristin Pillion serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,779.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Lori Murphy serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,373.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
Monetha Gaskin works as a Program Manager I for Department of Public Health. Monetha earned $92,325 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Debbie Sweitzer works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Debbie earned $92,075 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Stephanie Greene is a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,891.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Rahul Butala is a Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Kendra Walker is a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,702.
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Kristen Smith is a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,554.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
Stephanie Chiodini is a Program Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $91,035.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Siu Wong is a Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $90,978.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Suzanne Sanders serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,802.
Database Administrator II/Department of Public Health
Randall Burlew is a Database Administrator II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $90,499.
IT Security Specialist II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, John Nunley serves as a IT Security Specialist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,301.
Audits Manager I/Department of Public Health
Fynale Harrington Barnwell holds the role of Audits Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,054.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Mark Hendrix serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,039.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Hong Campbell works as a Program Manager II for Department of Public Health. Hong earned $90,005 in 2026.
Epidemiologist III/Department of Public Health
Carlos Avalos is a Epidemiologist III at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.
Attorney IV/Department of Public Health
Ralph Barbier is a Attorney IV at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
Michele James is a Program Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $89,802.
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health
Catherine Rudnick holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,797.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
Ernest Moore is a Program Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $89,672.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Felicia Pickering serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,616.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Helen Youngblood is a Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $89,613.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Health
Samira Khan holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,395.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Health
Patrick Brown is a Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $89,308.
IT Manager I/Department of Public Health
Elmahdi Abdur Rahim works as a IT Manager I for Department of Public Health. Elmahdi earned $89,152 in 2026.