Vermont / Mental Health
Agency file
The Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 234 employees with median total compensation of $78,010; the highest distinct record was $213,096.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 234 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,010) — 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 $134,389 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,906. 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
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Nurse Educator/Mental Health
Peter Mills-Brown is a Nurse Educator at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $146,869.
General Counsel I/Mental Health
Karen Barber works as a General Counsel I for Mental Health. Their status is exempt. Karen earned $146,578 in 2026.
Nurse Manager/Mental Health
Kristin Farrell is a Nurse Manager at Mental Health. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $144,602.
Director of Mental Health Service/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Kristen Briggs serves as a Director of Mental Health Service. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,206.
Dmh Psychologist/Mental Health
James Huitt works as a Dmh Psychologist for Mental Health. Their status is classified. James earned $141,981 in 2026.
Nurse Quality Management Specialist/Mental Health
Jeremy Smith holds the role of Nurse Quality Management Specialist at Mental Health. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,170.
Deputy Commissioner/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Samantha Sweet serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,024.