South Carolina / Department of Health and Human Services
Agency file
The Department of Health and Human Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2026, this agency had 532 employees with median total compensation of $66,400; the highest distinct record was $365,032.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 532 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,400) — 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 $95,163 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,100. 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 3
Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Janki Patel works as a Nurse Supervisor, Non-Institutional for Department of Health and Human Services. Janki earned $84,670 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Health and Human Services
Vanessa Jackson is a Program Manager II at Department of Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,595.
Hearings Officer Manager/Department of Health and Human Services
Thornwell Simons works as a Hearings Officer Manager for Department of Health and Human Services. Thornwell earned $84,150 in 2026.
Benefits Manager II/Department of Health and Human Services
Angela Browder works as a Benefits Manager II for Department of Health and Human Services. Angela earned $84,086 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Eric Roberts serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,000.
IT Supervisor I/Department of Health and Human Services
Veronica Merriman holds the role of IT Supervisor I at Department of Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,690.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Aletta Thompson is a Program Manager I at Department of Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,436.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Joann Nesbitt is a Program Manager I at Department of Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,436.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Tammy Davis serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,436.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Cynthia Outing serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,436.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Jeannette Goodwin holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Rhonda Feaster works as a Program Manager I for Department of Health and Human Services. Rhonda earned $83,436 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Valerie Mitchell works as a Program Manager I for Department of Health and Human Services. Valerie earned $83,436 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Ada Antoine serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,436.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Kimberly Johnson works as a Program Manager I for Department of Health and Human Services. Kimberly earned $83,436 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Jennifer Robinson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,436.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Audrey Brown works as a Program Manager I for Department of Health and Human Services. Audrey earned $83,436 in 2026.
Systems Engineer II/Department of Health and Human Services
Daniel Plunkett works as a Systems Engineer II for Department of Health and Human Services. Daniel earned $83,436 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Shiann Bradley works as a Program Manager I for Department of Health and Human Services. Shiann earned $83,117 in 2026.
Application Developer III/Department of Health and Human Services
Alexander Sessions works as a Application Developer III for Department of Health and Human Services. Alexander earned $82,509 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Mary Fleming serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,131.
Senior Consultant/Department of Health and Human Services
Powanda Adams Cooper is a Senior Consultant at Department of Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $82,131.
Project Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Michael Brotherton works as a Project Manager I for Department of Health and Human Services. Michael earned $82,131 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Lawrence Overbaugh works as a Program Manager I for Department of Health and Human Services. Lawrence earned $82,046 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Angela Judy serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,871.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Julie Brown holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,871.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Logan Dickson serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,858.
IT Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Christopher James serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Cynthia Canty works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Health and Human Services. Cynthia earned $81,610 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Melissa Decker is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,610.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Casey Martin serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,606.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Denise Benson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,489.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Frances St Louis serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,350.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Jennifer Lopez holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,350.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Rosemary Boling works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Health and Human Services. Rosemary earned $81,350 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Beaulah Kelly works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Health and Human Services. Beaulah earned $81,350 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Dionne Davis is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,350.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
Valerie Pack holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,273.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
Wenda Adkins works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Health and Human Services. Wenda earned $81,105 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Gina Smith serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,105.