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South Carolina / Department of Public Health

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Department of Public Health

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
1,142
Median total
$73,469
Highest record
$258,960

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,000$139,334+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$76,701 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$52,800
$59,500
$73,469
$84,670
$109,509

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 9

William Tanyi

Senior Consultant/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$82,150
Base pay
$82,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,150

William Tanyi is a Senior Consultant at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,150.

Samantha Donnelly

Epidemiologist III/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$82,106
Base pay
$82,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,106

Samantha Donnelly is a Epidemiologist III at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,106.

Sandi Hall

Laboratory Technologist IV/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$82,088
Base pay
$82,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,088

Sandi Hall holds the role of Laboratory Technologist IV at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,088.

Portavia Chandler

Epidemiologist III/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$82,045
Base pay
$82,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,045

Portavia Chandler holds the role of Epidemiologist III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,045.

Thomas Gardner

IT Manager I/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$82,000
Base pay
$82,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,000

Thomas Gardner is a IT Manager I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $82,000.

Sonya Ehrhardt

Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,878
Base pay
$81,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,878

At Department of Public Health, Sonya Ehrhardt serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,878.

Marie Aimone

Program Manager I/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,871
Base pay
$81,871
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,871

Marie Aimone holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,871.

Cherylene Prickett

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,824
Base pay
$81,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,824

Cherylene Prickett is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,824.

Kathryn Haselden

Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,738
Base pay
$81,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,738

Kathryn Haselden works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Kathryn earned $81,738 in 2026.

Genine Hodges

Program Manager I/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,707
Base pay
$81,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,707

Genine Hodges holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,707.

Marie Bevins

Program Manager I/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,707
Base pay
$81,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,707

At Department of Public Health, Marie Bevins serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.

Justin Crolley

IT Business Analyst III/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,707
Base pay
$81,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,707

At Department of Public Health, Justin Crolley serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.

Kacey Schmitt

Social Work Director/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,618
Base pay
$81,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,618

Kacey Schmitt is a Social Work Director at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,618.

Anna Gibbons

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Anna Gibbons holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.

Jennifer Pinckney

Program Manager II/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Jennifer Pinckney holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.

Nicole Smith

Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Nicole Smith holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.

Michele Plenzler

Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

At Department of Public Health, Michele Plenzler serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,600.

Kimberly Jenkins

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,502
Base pay
$81,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,502

Kimberly Jenkins is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,502.

Jamie Simmons

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,463
Base pay
$81,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,463

Jamie Simmons is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,463.

Mary Stackhouse

Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Mary Stackhouse holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,105.

Karen Moody

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Karen Moody is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,105.

Sylvia Hart

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Sylvia Hart serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Angela Tidwell

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Angela Tidwell works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Angela earned $81,105 in 2026.

Wendy Wright

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Wendy Wright serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Candice Darnell

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Candice Darnell serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Linda Phillips

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Linda Phillips is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,105.

Sheila Silon

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Sheila Silon serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Leigh Ann Steele

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Leigh Ann Steele holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,105.

Crystal Keith

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Crystal Keith serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Laura Joyner

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Laura Joyner is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,105.

Angela Hutto

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Angela Hutto serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Amy Ayer

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Amy Ayer serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Allison Drayton

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Allison Drayton serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Catherine Jones

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Catherine Jones works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Catherine earned $81,105 in 2026.

Karen Robinson

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Karen Robinson works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Karen earned $81,105 in 2026.

Gloria Speed

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Gloria Speed is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,105.

Laurie Creel

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Laurie Creel holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,105.

Tina Rumph

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

At Department of Public Health, Tina Rumph serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.

Heather Colquitt

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Heather Colquitt is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $81,105.

Jennifer Ervin

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp
$81,105
Base pay
$81,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,105

Jennifer Ervin works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Public Health. Jennifer earned $81,105 in 2026.