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 226

Kumiko Herndon

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Araki

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 034599

Kumiko Herndon works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Kumiko earned $52,530 in 2026.

William Fischer

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2005-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 034601

William Fischer is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Ashley Hudson

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2023-07-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lorine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 034620

Ashley Hudson works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Ashley earned $52,530 in 2026.

Patrick Knight

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 1998-05-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 034624

Patrick Knight holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Amanda Bargeron

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2008-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035143

Amanda Bargeron is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Erin Shy

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 1992-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035501

At Department of Corrections, Erin Shy serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 1992, they have about 34 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

James Preast

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2017-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Roger

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 035514

James Preast holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Tanya Reudgen

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-06-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 035518

At Department of Corrections, Tanya Reudgen serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Russell Keihn

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 036155

Russell Keihn holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Gloria Sharpe

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2019-01-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 036170

Gloria Sharpe holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Julie Craig

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-09-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 036178

Julie Craig works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Julie earned $52,530 in 2026.

Irvin Smart Jr

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sam

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 036189

At Department of Corrections, Irvin Smart Jr serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Susan Neely

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 037412

Susan Neely works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Susan earned $52,530 in 2026.

Chad Scheeley

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2007-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 037417

Chad Scheeley works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Chad earned $52,530 in 2026.

Joshua Burt

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2006-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cornell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 037624

Joshua Burt is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Jana Sonderegger

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2023-04-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 037629

Jana Sonderegger is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Ronald Passarge

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2022-09-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 037634

Ronald Passarge is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Glenn Deluca

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 037635

Glenn Deluca holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Zachary Smith

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2023-12-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047378

Zachary Smith is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Debra Wilkerson

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2004-12-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashune

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 038398

At Department of Corrections, Debra Wilkerson serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

William Lauckhardt

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2022-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 038971

William Lauckhardt works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. William earned $52,530 in 2026.

Samy Ghaly

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2000-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 039730

At Department of Corrections, Samy Ghaly serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Caroline Bruce

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2017-11-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 039842

Caroline Bruce works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Caroline earned $52,530 in 2026.

Brenda Powell-Roehrig

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2018-06-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 039846

Brenda Powell-Roehrig holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Moreese Moise

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2023-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 039848

Moreese Moise works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Moreese earned $52,530 in 2026.

Christina Price

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2017-03-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 040153

Christina Price works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Christina earned $52,530 in 2026.

Troy Rackley

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 040260

Troy Rackley holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Michael Clarke

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2025-01-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 040261

Michael Clarke works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Michael earned $52,530 in 2026.

Raymond Morgan

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2017-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kyle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 040267

Raymond Morgan works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. Raymond earned $52,530 in 2026.

Jennifer Cox

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 1994-07-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 041211

At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Cox serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Donna Cox

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2009-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 044254

Donna Cox is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Jude Acosta

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2021-07-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Melanic

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 044260

Jude Acosta works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Jude earned $52,530 in 2026.

Angela Mesloh

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2024-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 044261

Angela Mesloh is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Gordon Brown

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2008-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 044264

Gordon Brown works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Gordon earned $52,530 in 2026.

Jennifer Kinzer

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2007-08-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 044266

Jennifer Kinzer holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Michelle Simmons

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2016-09-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lyn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 044272

At Department of Corrections, Michelle Simmons serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

James Hill

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 1977-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 044276

James Hill is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 1977 (about 49 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Anthony Williams

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2020-08-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 002542

Anthony Williams holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Paul Fortier

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2019-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 046646

Paul Fortier works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Paul earned $52,530 in 2026.

Kimberly Coulliette

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,530

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $52,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,530
Hire date: 2022-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 046647

At Department of Corrections, Kimberly Coulliette serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.