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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 194

Christopher Jones

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2016-07-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
024578

Christopher Jones works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $53,375 in 2026.

Bianca Colban

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2017-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
025041

Bianca Colban is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,375.

Desarae Lee

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-06-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Monique

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
025073

Desarae Lee works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Desarae earned $53,375 in 2026.

Tara Jones

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2014-12-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
White

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
025479

Tara Jones is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,375.

Betty Kemp

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2016-06-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
025562

Betty Kemp holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,375.

Brian Harris

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2017-06-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Laquez

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
026032

Brian Harris is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,375.

Christopher Tomaszewski

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Female Custody Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-05-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
John

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
026640

Christopher Tomaszewski works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $53,375 in 2026.

Roy Shirah

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2016-07-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
027069

Roy Shirah is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,375.

Perry Baxley

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2017-07-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Cy

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
027114

Perry Baxley 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 $53,375.

Patrick Smith

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lane

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
028300

Patrick Smith works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Patrick earned $53,375 in 2026.

Ruby Cochran

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
1993-06-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
029972

Ruby Cochran is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,375.

Chelsea Davis

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-05-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Alaina

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
030281

Chelsea Davis works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Chelsea earned $53,375 in 2026.

Joseph Bankston

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-05-18
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
030366

Joseph Bankston 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 $53,375.

Charles Baerresen

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2016-11-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Howard

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
032670

Charles Baerresen works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Charles earned $53,375 in 2026.

Zachariah Gordon

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-04-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
032814

Zachariah Gordon 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 $53,375.

Leonard Fiji

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-01-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Merino

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
033571

At Department of Corrections, Leonard Fiji serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,375.

Ardelbert Carter

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,375
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,375
Hire date
2018-06-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
026782

Ardelbert Carter works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Ardelbert earned $53,375 in 2026.

Matthew Brunson

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,368
Sub-department
Female Custody Operations
Base pay
$53,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,368
Hire date
2019-01-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8051
Position Number
026614

Matthew Brunson is a Classification Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,368.

Joseph Townsend

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
2009-09-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Dale

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
042645

At Department of Corrections, Joseph Townsend serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,363.

Jeffery Gaskill

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
1990-08-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
000983

Jeffery Gaskill works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years) as a salaried employee. Jeffery earned $53,363 in 2026.

Robert Southwell

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
1999-11-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
021888

Robert Southwell holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,363.

Susan Sylvester

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
1996-08-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
022077

At Department of Corrections, Susan Sylvester serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,363.

James Trest

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
2009-02-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
028152

James Trest holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,363.

Jeffrey Morelock

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
2023-11-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
028430

Jeffrey Morelock works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Jeffrey earned $53,363 in 2026.

Verlon Williams Jr

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
2001-04-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
029657

At Department of Corrections, Verlon Williams Jr serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,363.

Helmut Priller

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
2008-05-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
029990

Helmut Priller is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,363.

William Pate

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
2005-11-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
030358

William Pate works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. William earned $53,363 in 2026.

John Bowen

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,363
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,363
Hire date
1995-01-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
033416

At Department of Corrections, John Bowen serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,363.

Preston Briggs

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,337
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,337
Hire date
1997-01-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
035111

Preston Briggs works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years as a salaried employee. Preston earned $53,337 in 2026.

Brenda Bagan

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,337
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,337
Hire date
1998-03-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
043940

Brenda Bagan is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,337.

Terry Stoddard

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,337
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,337
Hire date
1999-02-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
003652

Terry Stoddard holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,337.

Anum Zaman

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,333
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,333
Hire date
2016-07-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Tayyaba

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
038239

Anum Zaman works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Anum earned $53,333 in 2026.

Angel Candelaria

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,333
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,333
Hire date
2016-12-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Luis

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
040999

Angel Candelaria works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Angel earned $53,333 in 2026.

Carlos Johnson

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,333
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,333
Hire date
2017-09-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Demarion Wayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
026392

Carlos Johnson 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 $53,333.

Justin Hampton

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,308
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,308
Hire date
2014-03-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Antonio

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
034237

Justin Hampton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,308.

Dalton O'Dell

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,308
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,308
Hire date
2013-01-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
034217

At Department of Corrections, Dalton O'Dell serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,308.

Michael Mcgeehan

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,308
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,308
Hire date
2010-08-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
034546

Michael Mcgeehan works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. Michael earned $53,308 in 2026.

Derrick Mitchell

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,308
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,308
Hire date
2004-11-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
037368

Derrick Mitchell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,308.

Kristoffer Price

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,308
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,308
Hire date
2014-08-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Wess

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
037380

At Department of Corrections, Kristoffer Price serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,308.

Paul Horne

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,308
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,308
Hire date
2008-10-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
043541

Paul Horne holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,308.