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Department of Corrections

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2026, this agency had 22,304 employees with median total compensation of $50,633; the highest distinct record was $203,434.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$1.2B
Employees
22,304
Median total
$50,633
Highest record
$203,434

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$34,280$86,133+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 22,304 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($50,633) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$53,013 (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
$45,760
$48,133
$50,633
$55,510
$63,443

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $63,443 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,760. 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 162

Bertholin Kersaint

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,778
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,778
Hire date
2017-06-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
030995

At Department of Corrections, Bertholin Kersaint serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,778.

Kristyn Maphis

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,765
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,765
Hire date
2016-11-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
017419

Kristyn Maphis holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,765.

Shandreka Wiggins

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,765
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,765
Hire date
2017-11-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
020257

At Department of Corrections, Shandreka Wiggins serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,765.

Foster Bristol Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,759
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,759
Hire date
1997-10-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
016924

Foster Bristol Jr works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. Foster earned $54,759 in 2026.

Zachary Chase

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,745
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,745
Hire date
2013-03-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
015227

Zachary Chase is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,745.

Rodrigo Prieto Jr

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,745
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,745
Hire date
2005-09-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
028097

Rodrigo Prieto Jr works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. Rodrigo earned $54,745 in 2026.

Nathan Mercer

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,745
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,745
Hire date
2004-11-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
033507

Nathan Mercer works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. Nathan earned $54,745 in 2026.

Terry Richards

Construction Projects Consultant II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,732
Sub-department
Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay
$54,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,732
Hire date
1995-02-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4692
Position Number
017317

Terry Richards holds the role of Construction Projects Consultant II at Department of Corrections within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,732.

Tiffany Gresham

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,706
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,706
Hire date
2024-01-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Chiffon

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
038500

At Department of Corrections, Tiffany Gresham serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,706.

Kevin Gutierrez

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,706
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,706
Hire date
2024-06-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ariel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
045132

Kevin Gutierrez works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Kevin earned $54,706 in 2026.

Ryan Connell

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,706
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,706
Hire date
2024-05-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
014614

Ryan Connell holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,706.

Shanae Stewart

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,706
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,706
Hire date
2024-06-14
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
033161

At Department of Corrections, Shanae Stewart serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,706.

Adrianna Santiago

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,706
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,706
Hire date
2016-10-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Andrea

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
033230

At Department of Corrections, Adrianna Santiago serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,706.

Jordan Thigpen

Professional Accountant Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,705
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$54,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,705
Hire date
2018-08-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Blake

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1469
Position Number
003134

Jordan Thigpen is a Professional Accountant Specialist at Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,705.

Meriem Ogletree

Professional Accountant Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,705
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$54,705
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,705
Hire date
2017-05-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Sara

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1469
Position Number
024836

Meriem Ogletree works as a Professional Accountant Specialist for Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. Meriem earned $54,705 in 2026.

Garrett Brock

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
2005-05-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
041518

Garrett Brock holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,699.

Mickesha Holden

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
2017-06-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
004807

Mickesha Holden is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,699.

Kurt Sullivan

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Male/Youth Offender Custodian
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
2007-02-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
010382

Kurt Sullivan holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Male/Youth Offender Custodian. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,699.

David Griffith

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
1997-10-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
022422

David Griffith works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. David earned $54,699 in 2026.

Stephanie Lambert

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
2009-11-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
023448

Stephanie Lambert is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,699.

Joe Arce

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
1991-03-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
026006

Joe Arce holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 35 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,699.

Ricardo Ramos

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
2017-06-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ray

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
028069

Ricardo Ramos holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,699.

Thaddeus Betts

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,699
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,699
Hire date
2006-04-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lemar

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
034034

At Department of Corrections, Thaddeus Betts serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,699.

Roger Smith

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,690
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$54,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,690
Hire date
1995-07-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
045457

Roger Smith is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,690.

Roberto Gutierrez

Vocational Instructor III - F/C/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,689
Sub-department
Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay
$54,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,689
Hire date
2015-11-06
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1315
Position Number
004974

At Department of Corrections, Roberto Gutierrez serves as a Vocational Instructor III - F/C within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,689.

Kaylee Fisher

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,687
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,687
Hire date
2018-05-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
008911

Kaylee Fisher holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,687.

Brandon Leach

Correctional Probation Senior Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,683
Sub-department
Community Supervision
Base pay
$54,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,683
Hire date
2023-11-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8039
Position Number
011402

Brandon Leach is a Correctional Probation Senior Officer at Department of Corrections within Community Supervision. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,683.

Christine Good-Aponte

Correctional Probation Senior Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,683
Sub-department
Community Supervision
Base pay
$54,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,683
Hire date
2024-01-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8039
Position Number
020734

Christine Good-Aponte is a Correctional Probation Senior Officer at Department of Corrections within Community Supervision. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,683.

David Leighty

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,680
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,680
Hire date
2005-08-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
002414

At Department of Corrections, David Leighty serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,680.

Wolf Lapierre

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,680
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,680
Hire date
2018-07-20
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
004125

At Department of Corrections, Wolf Lapierre serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,680.

April Cagle

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,674
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,674
Hire date
2001-05-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
008663

April Cagle is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,674.

Joe Jackson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,673
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,673
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,673
Hire date
1995-08-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
017726

Joe Jackson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,673.

Keshana Barron

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,667
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,667
Hire date
2008-09-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8051
Position Number
003763

Keshana Barron works as a Classification Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Keshana earned $54,667 in 2026.

Henry Randall Jr

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,654
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,654
Hire date
2003-12-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
John

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
034542

At Department of Corrections, Henry Randall Jr serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,654.

Thomas Young

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,654
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,654
Hire date
2002-09-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
040873

Thomas Young works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. Thomas earned $54,654 in 2026.

John Henck

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,654
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,654
Hire date
1993-04-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
043382

John Henck works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service as a salaried employee. John earned $54,654 in 2026.

Matthew Dyer

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,654
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,654
Hire date
2020-06-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
021890

At Department of Corrections, Matthew Dyer serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,654.

Sabrina Butler

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,646
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$54,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,646
Hire date
2025-06-06
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8051
Position Number
031441

Sabrina Butler works as a Classification Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Sabrina earned $54,646 in 2026.

Christopher SmithMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,646
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Hire date
2020-10-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
045055

This Correctional Officer record at Department of Corrections for Christopher Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $54,646 in 2026.

Kristen Mccombs

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$54,646
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$54,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,646
Hire date
2017-11-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Patricia

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
040407

At Department of Corrections, Kristen Mccombs serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,646.