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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 197

William JohnsonMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Hire date
2024-10-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Luane

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
018916

This Correctional Officer record at Department of Corrections for William Johnson may represent several individuals, totaling $53,217 in 2026.

Rena Jones

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
1997-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
037881

Rena Jones holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,217.

Valerie Smith

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
1996-11-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
038410

Valerie Smith works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. Valerie earned $53,217 in 2026.

Joseph Harris

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
1997-10-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
031976

Joseph Harris 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. Joseph earned $53,217 in 2026.

Harold Thomas

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
1997-02-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
044370

Harold Thomas is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,217.

Terry Dougherty

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
1998-08-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
008908

Terry Dougherty is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,217.

Cynthia Smith

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
009330

Cynthia Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,217.

Leila Pace

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
1999-07-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
017774

Leila Pace holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,217.

Gary Whitaker

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,217
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,217
Hire date
2000-01-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
030530

Gary Whitaker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,217.

Angela Register

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,211
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,211
Hire date
2021-01-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Annette

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
000972

Angela Register holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,211.

Abdul Muhammad

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,211
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,211
Hire date
2020-08-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Hafiz

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
009054

Abdul Muhammad works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Abdul earned $53,211 in 2026.

Jennifer Anderson

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,211
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,211
Hire date
2019-10-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Diane

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
025504

Jennifer Anderson is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,211.

Stephen Moss

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2008-07-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
038137

Stephen Moss works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Stephen earned $53,208 in 2026.

Odson Pierre

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2014-07-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
038451

Odson Pierre holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,208.

Arnetra Banks

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2007-08-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Terrell

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
039682

Arnetra Banks is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,208.

George Camargo

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2015-01-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
045175

George Camargo works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. George earned $53,208 in 2026.

Michael Mcknight

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2007-04-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
004467

Michael Mcknight works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. Michael earned $53,208 in 2026.

Latoya Brown

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2009-02-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
006055

Latoya Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,208.

Tori Bellamy

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2007-08-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Q

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
014330

At Department of Corrections, Tori Bellamy serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,208.

Nikia Watson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2006-11-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
014746

Nikia Watson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,208.

Daniesha Sims

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Female Custody Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2014-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
015800

At Department of Corrections, Daniesha Sims serves as a Correctional Officer within Female Custody Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,208.

Elena Florestal

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2013-10-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
015816

Elena Florestal is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,208.

Fred Taylor Ii

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2009-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
016484

Fred Taylor Ii holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,208.

Tyneshia Fleming

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2009-11-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
020918

Tyneshia Fleming is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,208.

Cynthia Ricketts

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2007-09-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
021680

At Department of Corrections, Cynthia Ricketts serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,208.

Jahnesha Mcleod

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2009-08-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nashema

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
021691

Jahnesha Mcleod is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,208.

Kevin Greene

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2006-12-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
024926

Kevin Greene works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. Kevin earned $53,208 in 2026.

Shawn Mckay

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2006-10-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
025203

Shawn Mckay works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. Shawn earned $53,208 in 2026.

Crystal Saunders

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,208
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,208
Hire date
2014-10-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Alicia

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
033239

Crystal Saunders is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,208.

Michael Weiss

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,197
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,197
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,197
Hire date
2003-01-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
000697

Michael Weiss is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,197.

Donald Thornton Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,186
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,186
Hire date
1986-10-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
046187

Donald Thornton Jr works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 1986, they have about 40 years of service as a salaried employee. Donald earned $53,186 in 2026.

Terrijean Hodges

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,166
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,166
Hire date
2003-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
044743

Terrijean Hodges works as a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. Terrijean earned $53,166 in 2026.

Steven Hastings

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,164
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,164
Hire date
2002-11-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
039789

Steven Hastings works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Steven earned $53,164 in 2026.

Warren Bedenbaugh Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,164
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,164
Hire date
2003-01-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
044399

Warren Bedenbaugh Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,164.

Mario Puente

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,158
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,158
Hire date
2020-04-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
044758

Mario Puente holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,158.

Stedman Dudley

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,158
Sub-department
Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay
$53,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,158
Hire date
2014-07-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Stefon

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Position Number
025647

Stedman Dudley 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 $53,158.

Heather Mcclelland

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,140
Sub-department
Basic Education Skills
Base pay
$53,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,140
Hire date
2025-06-13
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
002888

Heather Mcclelland holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,140.

Maria Zakharchenko

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,138
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,138
Hire date
2017-12-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
038453

Maria Zakharchenko is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,138.

Teethina Robinson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,138
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,138
Hire date
2017-05-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jonelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
020906

Teethina Robinson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,138.

Luis Valenzuela

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$53,138
Sub-department
Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay
$53,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,138
Hire date
2016-11-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Manuel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8003
Position Number
031007

Luis Valenzuela works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Luis earned $53,138 in 2026.