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 233

Brittney Lawrence

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nei'Kiis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 041743

Brittney Lawrence holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,178.

Julio Sousa

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2017-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Juan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042015

At Department of Corrections, Julio Sousa serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,178.

Elvis Gomez

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2018-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043883

At Department of Corrections, Elvis Gomez serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,178.

Israel Machado

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-04-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Heriberto

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045147

Israel Machado works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Israel earned $52,178 in 2026.

Ivan Gonzalez Melgarejo

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2018-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cesar

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 046804

At Department of Corrections, Ivan Gonzalez Melgarejo serves as a Correctional Officer within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,178.

Michael Dean

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014338

Michael Dean works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $52,178 in 2026.

Carmen Hearns

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2010-09-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 011962

Carmen Hearns is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,178.

Royce Gooden

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2017-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Krystal

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014329

Royce Gooden works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. Royce earned $52,178 in 2026.

Lytasha Smith

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014652

At Department of Corrections, Lytasha Smith serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,178.

Brooke Phillips

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alina-Ariel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016469

Brooke Phillips holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,178.

Shekina Radford

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2017-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Monique

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 020701

Shekina Radford holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,178.

Kierra Holman

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2015-12-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Doressa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 020916

Kierra Holman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,178.

Norbert Pino

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 1988-03-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 020939

At Department of Corrections, Norbert Pino serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 38 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,178.

Donnell Epps

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 023402

Donnell Epps holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,178.

Christopher Sevilla

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 030930

Christopher Sevilla 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. Christopher earned $52,178 in 2026.

Natavia Moore

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2017-12-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrece

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 030964

At Department of Corrections, Natavia Moore serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,178.

Alex Morris

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-02-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 033168

Alex Morris 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. Alex earned $52,178 in 2026.

Precious Lewis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,178

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,178
Hire date: 2016-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Chandreka

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 033292

Precious Lewis is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,178.

Shawn Craig

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,173

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,173
Hire date: 2024-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 029791

At Department of Corrections, Shawn Craig serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,173.

John Roman Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2005-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 034257

At Department of Corrections, John Roman Jr serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,148.

Brian Jenkins

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2007-06-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 035815

Brian Jenkins works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. Brian earned $52,148 in 2026.

Derreck Fields

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2009-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043401

Derreck Fields is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,148.

Rondy Mathis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2008-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043855

Rondy Mathis works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Rondy earned $52,148 in 2026.

Sonja Dale

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2007-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renita

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045266

Sonja Dale is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,148.

Amanda Jackson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 1999-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045961

Amanda Jackson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,148.

Adam Carr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2005-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Blake

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 010265

Adam Carr works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. Adam earned $52,148 in 2026.

Mary Givens

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2005-02-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 020052

Mary Givens holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,148.

Gwendolyn Robinson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 2004-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 023011

Gwendolyn Robinson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,148.

John White

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 1973-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 028321

At Department of Corrections, John White serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 1973, they have about 53 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,148.

Debbie Miller

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,148

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,148
Hire date: 1997-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 029704

Debbie Miller is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,148.

Daniel Curran Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 1996-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 039613

At Department of Corrections, Daniel Curran Jr serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137.

Justin Moody

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,134

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $52,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,134
Hire date: 2017-05-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 011170

At Department of Corrections, Justin Moody serves as a Correctional Probation Officer within Community Supervision. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,134.

Karen Ferguson

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,111

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,111
Hire date: 1993-08-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8051
Position Number: 003776

Karen Ferguson works as a Classification Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. Karen earned $52,111 in 2026.

Niranjani Goldberger

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,111

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,111
Hire date: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8051
Position Number: 016490

Niranjani Goldberger is a Classification Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,111.

Joseph Sparacio

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,105

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $52,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,105
Hire date: 2022-04-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Vincent

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 010790

At Department of Corrections, Joseph Sparacio serves as a Correctional Probation Officer within Community Supervision. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,105.

Teran Smith

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,105

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,105
Hire date: 2003-12-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 024943

Teran Smith works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. Teran earned $52,105 in 2026.

Jason Heartsfield

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,099

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,099
Hire date: 2011-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Brian

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 030055

At Department of Corrections, Jason Heartsfield serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,099.

Nicholas Jones

Classification Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,093

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,093
Hire date: 2006-04-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8051
Position Number: 003452

At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Jones serves as a Classification Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,093.

Judy Hammock

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,086

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $52,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,086
Hire date: 2003-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8005
Position Number: 039795

Judy Hammock holds the role of Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,086.

Courtney Copeland

Correctional Officer Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$52,086

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $52,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,086
Hire date: 2008-07-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8005
Position Number: 044977

Courtney Copeland is a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,086.