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 249

Candi Rogers

Construction Projects Consultant II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,504

Sub-department: Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay: $51,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,504
Hire date: 2003-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4692
Position Number: 029388

At Department of Corrections, Candi Rogers serves as a Construction Projects Consultant II within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,504.

Christopher Mercer

Construction Projects Consultant II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,502

Sub-department: Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay: $51,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,502
Hire date: 1998-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4692
Position Number: 023466

Christopher Mercer is a Construction Projects Consultant II at Department of Corrections within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,502.

Terry Arthur

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 034597

Terry Arthur is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

David Simpson Ii

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 034609

David Simpson Ii holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.

Shanequah Sanders

Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 035484

At Department of Corrections, Shanequah Sanders serves as a Special Education Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Heather Parrish

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 036025

Heather Parrish 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 $51,500.

Alizabeth Itter

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 036150

Alizabeth Itter holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt 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 $51,500.

Peggy Wright

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-06-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 036169

At Department of Corrections, Peggy Wright serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

James Box

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-12-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 037625

At Department of Corrections, James Box 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 $51,500.

Pamela Mcfarland

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Deen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 038399

At Department of Corrections, Pamela Mcfarland serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Gerald Williams

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 1995-05-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 038605

Gerald Williams holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.

Brianne Cook

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 038921

Brianne Cook holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.

James Stevens

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Phillip

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 038922

James Stevens holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.

Terri Mcfarlane

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2024-09-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 038924

Terri Mcfarlane 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 $51,500.

Michael Carroll

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2007-09-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 040264

Michael Carroll works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $51,500 in 2026.

Timothy Gafford

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 040608

Timothy Gafford 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 $51,500.

Peggy Becerra

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2016-09-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 044256

Peggy Becerra works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Peggy earned $51,500 in 2026.

Brian Hill

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 044257

Brian Hill holds the role of Vocational Teacher-Ejt 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 $51,500.

John Schneedle

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2018-07-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Timothy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 046662

At Department of Corrections, John Schneedle serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Payton Wells

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elijah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 047373

Payton Wells works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Payton earned $51,500 in 2026.

Caulin Sheridan

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047374

Caulin Sheridan works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Caulin earned $51,500 in 2026.

Susan Jones

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2018-08-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jeanette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 047380

At Department of Corrections, Susan Jones serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Alyson Bay

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kristen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047389

At Department of Corrections, Alyson Bay serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Brian Gautier

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2009-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047398

Brian Gautier holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.

India Simpson

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047400

India Simpson is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

Emily Rosario Williams

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047402

At Department of Corrections, Emily Rosario Williams serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Jerome Presley

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047404

Jerome Presley 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. Jerome earned $51,500 in 2026.

Pamela Mccuen

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2014-10-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047414

Pamela Mccuen is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

James Stewart

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047415

At Department of Corrections, James Stewart serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Cara Sneider

Vocational Teacher-Ejt/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2017-03-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 047418

Cara Sneider is a Vocational Teacher-Ejt at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

Christy White

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2023-02-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047424

Christy White 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 $51,500.

Belinda Vitellaro

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047436

Belinda Vitellaro works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Belinda earned $51,500 in 2026.

Malachily Jean

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047442

Malachily Jean works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Malachily earned $51,500 in 2026.

Adrian Cox

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2024-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Carla

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047443

Adrian Cox is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

Angela Houle

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047447

Angela Houle 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 $51,500.

Matthew Jimenez

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2014-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Britt

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047449

Matthew Jimenez works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. Matthew earned $51,500 in 2026.

Ssali Mukasa

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047450

Ssali Mukasa is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

Victoria Carmichael-Wiles

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Barbara

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047451

At Department of Corrections, Victoria Carmichael-Wiles serves as a Academic Teacher within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

Velma Flores

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047454

Velma Flores 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 $51,500.

Kaitlyn Gilmore

Academic Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Hire date: 2025-09-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047458

Kaitlyn Gilmore holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.