Florida / Department of Corrections

Agency file

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

Correctional Officer

10,759 · $48,133

Correctional Officer Sergeant

3,949 · $54,505

Correctional Probation Senior Officer

874 · $56,943

Correctional Officer Lieutenant

517 · $62,273

Correctional Probation Officer

462 · $48,500

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 200

Martha Lang

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-01-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 044274

Martha Lang works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Martha earned $53,000 in 2026.

Cindy Packer

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2013-02-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047364

Cindy Packer works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Cindy earned $53,000 in 2026.

Robin Cahn

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047370

Robin Cahn is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Robert Huckaby

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2021-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047376

Robert Huckaby is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Russell Elser

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2018-03-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047394

Russell Elser works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Russell earned $53,000 in 2026.

Krisinda Brown

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047397

At Department of Corrections, Krisinda Brown serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Ryan Borden

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2022-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Edmond

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047399

Ryan Borden holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,000.

Sonya Ferrell

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047409

Sonya Ferrell is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Melissa Hall

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047413

Melissa Hall holds the role of Academic Teacher 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 $53,000.

Amanda Haas

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-01-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047416

Amanda Haas is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Ronald Budd

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047425

At Department of Corrections, Ronald Budd serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Heidi Ratliff-Walker

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2023-12-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047428

Heidi Ratliff-Walker holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,000.

Robin Hill

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-03-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047440

Robin Hill holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,000.

Rhonda Alfonso

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2016-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047441

Rhonda Alfonso works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Rhonda earned $53,000 in 2026.

Kenneth Reed

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047453

At Department of Corrections, Kenneth Reed serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Courtney Hawk

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047467

At Department of Corrections, Courtney Hawk serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Candice Anders

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047468

At Department of Corrections, Candice Anders serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Sterling Helton

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2018-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Von

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047471

At Department of Corrections, Sterling Helton serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Stacy Hindalong

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047473

Stacy Hindalong works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Stacy earned $53,000 in 2026.

Sanjay Adhikari

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047501

Sanjay Adhikari holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,000.

Akintola Falaiye

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047505

Akintola Falaiye works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Akintola earned $53,000 in 2026.

Kelly Connelly

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047510

At Department of Corrections, Kelly Connelly serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Laughton Browne

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Llewellyn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047522

Laughton Browne works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Laughton earned $53,000 in 2026.

Stephen Starr

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047523

At Department of Corrections, Stephen Starr serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Jeffery Hubbard

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 047652

At Department of Corrections, Jeffery Hubbard serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,000.

Sunday Jegede

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Emmanuel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 000820

Sunday Jegede holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,000.

Tangela Knight

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2015-11-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 004084

Tangela Knight holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,000.

Wanda Jones

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elisa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 026551

Wanda Jones works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Wanda earned $53,000 in 2026.

Brett Openchowski

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 010962

Brett Openchowski works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Brett earned $53,000 in 2026.

Ronald Snell

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 017606

Ronald Snell is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Jerome Greenfield

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,000

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,000
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 026765

Jerome Greenfield is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Franklin Hernandez

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,987

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,987
Hire date: 2015-04-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8005
Position Number: 037905

At Department of Corrections, Franklin Hernandez serves as a Correctional Officer Sergeant within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,987.

Andrea Williams

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,980

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,980
Hire date: 2019-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Chantalle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8051
Position Number: 003449

At Department of Corrections, Andrea Williams serves as a Classification Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,980.

Charles Small

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,977

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,977
Hire date: 2000-03-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 038557

At Department of Corrections, Charles Small serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,977.

Megan Millender

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,967

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,967
Hire date: 2012-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8051
Position Number: 039863

Megan Millender is a Classification Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,967.

Kimberly Kasper

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,967

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,967
Hire date: 2010-10-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8051
Position Number: 008794

Kimberly Kasper works as a Classification Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $52,967 in 2026.

Daniel SandersMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,946

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Hire date: 2024-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 011542

Daniel Sanders appears in Department of Corrections payroll as a Correctional Officer, with $52,946 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Jose RiosMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,946

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044951

Payroll for Jose Rios (Correctional Officer, Department of Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $52,946 in 2026.

Robert Rang

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,946

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,946
Hire date: 2024-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 034805

Robert Rang holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,946.

Carrington Mazzinetti

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,946

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,946
Hire date: 2022-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lucila

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 034806

At Department of Corrections, Carrington Mazzinetti serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,946.