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 229

John Taylor

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: 2010-11-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 000303

John Taylor is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

David Turner

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: 2016-11-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 000314

At Department of Corrections, David Turner serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Joshua Tetlow

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: 2024-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 000324

Joshua Tetlow 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.

Kemuel Travis

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: 2023-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Enoch

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 000796

At Department of Corrections, Kemuel Travis serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Susan Carman

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: 2008-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dorothy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 000808

At Department of Corrections, Susan Carman serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Michael Everett

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: 1988-11-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 001339

Michael Everett holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Sally Kraynik

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: 2021-02-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 001593

Sally Kraynik 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. Sally earned $52,530 in 2026.

Hugo Acuna

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: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Osvaldo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 001596

At Department of Corrections, Hugo Acuna serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Kelvin Collinsworth

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: 1989-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 001599

Kelvin Collinsworth works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 37 years as a salaried employee. Kelvin earned $52,530 in 2026.

Michael Bonner

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: 2015-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 001612

At Department of Corrections, Michael Bonner serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Mary Bachert

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: 1979-07-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 001761

Mary Bachert works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 1979 (about 47 years) as a salaried employee. Mary earned $52,530 in 2026.

David Moffit

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: 2013-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 002134

David Moffit is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Robert Barlow

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: 2022-02-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 002531

Robert Barlow works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Robert earned $52,530 in 2026.

James Burnsed

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: 2010-12-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 002727

James Burnsed is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Timothy 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: 2021-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 002741

At Department of Corrections, Timothy Williams serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Michael Devanie

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: 1988-09-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 002742

Michael Devanie works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $52,530 in 2026.

Samantha Segui

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: Kay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 002867

Samantha Segui is a Academic Teacher 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.

Tamara Deering

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: 2010-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 003563

Tamara Deering holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Craig Nettrour

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: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 003565

At Department of Corrections, Craig Nettrour serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Gonzalo Davila

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: 2015-08-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 003567

Gonzalo Davila is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Bria' Davis

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: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rebecca

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 003813

Bria' Davis holds the role of Academic Teacher 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.

Brittany Broughton

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: 2024-11-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexandra Michel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 003851

Brittany Broughton is a Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Gene Moody Jr

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: 2022-12-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 004087

At Department of Corrections, Gene Moody Jr serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Dean Humble

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: 2015-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 004514

At Department of Corrections, Dean Humble serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Kristopher Skeen

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: 2009-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 004516

Kristopher Skeen works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. Kristopher earned $52,530 in 2026.

Robert Melgaard

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: 2011-09-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 004517

Robert Melgaard works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Robert earned $52,530 in 2026.

Joann Bielenberg

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: 2018-02-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 008784

Joann Bielenberg 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.

Johnny Ritcheson

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: 2021-09-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Edwards

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 008790

Johnny Ritcheson is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt 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 $52,530.

Aretha Jackson Harris

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: 2021-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 008992

At Department of Corrections, Aretha Jackson Harris serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Susie Helmuth

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: 2017-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 010240

At Department of Corrections, Susie Helmuth serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,530.

Kenneth Hall

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: 1987-08-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 010335

Kenneth Hall is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Edgar Lopez

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: 2022-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 010489

Edgar Lopez works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Edgar earned $52,530 in 2026.

Jennifer Harrell

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: 1998-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 010490

Jennifer Harrell holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Shawn Deese

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: 2014-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Carl

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 010491

Shawn Deese works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Shawn earned $52,530 in 2026.

Britton Fletcher

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: 2023-04-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 010492

Britton Fletcher holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Clyde Norris

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: 2023-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 010495

Clyde Norris 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 $52,530.

Linda Mosby

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: 2012-08-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 010950

Linda Mosby is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,530.

Charles Myers Iii

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: 2009-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 011997

Charles Myers Iii holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,530.

Mitchell Cooley

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: 1998-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 017609

Mitchell Cooley 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.

Eddie Smith

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: 1988-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 017612

Eddie Smith works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service as a salaried employee. Eddie earned $52,530 in 2026.