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 250

Adam Coberly

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: 2025-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047469

Adam Coberly holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.

Julie Ziarek-Rowley

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
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047481

At Department of Corrections, Julie Ziarek-Rowley 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.

Patrick Carberry

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: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Raymond

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047484

Patrick Carberry 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 $51,500.

Jonathan Hellman

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: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Brian

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047486

At Department of Corrections, Jonathan Hellman 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.

Deyanira Giraldez

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: Margarita

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047490

Deyanira Giraldez is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

Larry Tonjes

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: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047503

Larry Tonjes works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Larry earned $51,500 in 2026.

Laurel Mathias

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
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047517

Laurel Mathias 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.

Pamela Music

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: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047630

Pamela Music 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. Pamela earned $51,500 in 2026.

Ann Campbell

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: 2025-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047633

At Department of Corrections, Ann Campbell 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.

Natasha Hamby

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: 2023-10-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047634

Natasha Hamby 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 $51,500.

Lisa Brault

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: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sarah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047637

Lisa Brault holds the role of Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,500.

Taneishia Gordon

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: Laquan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 047639

Taneishia Gordon is a Academic Teacher at Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,500.

Christion Gainer

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: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 047645

Christion Gainer 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.

Anthony Turner

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: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 047648

Anthony Turner works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Anthony earned $51,500 in 2026.

Cherish Bielenberg

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: 2007-11-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 047651

Cherish Bielenberg works as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. Cherish earned $51,500 in 2026.

Amy Hendricks

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: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 000821

Amy Hendricks 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.

Brittaney Shaw

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: 2023-11-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 002519

At Department of Corrections, Brittaney Shaw 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 $51,500.

Howard Kramer

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: 2026-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Adam

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 002871

Howard Kramer works as a Academic Teacher for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Howard earned $51,500 in 2026.

Danille Pressley

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: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 003828

Danille Pressley is a Special Education 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.

David Lange

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: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8085
Position Number: 008988

At Department of Corrections, David Lange serves as a Vocational Teacher-Ejt within Basic Education Skills. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,500.

William Ellis

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: 014888

At Department of Corrections, William Ellis 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.

Jean Dubois

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: 2023-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ludger

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8093
Position Number: 033727

Jean Dubois 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. Jean earned $51,500 in 2026.

Camilla Robinson

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: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9095
Position Number: 033742

Camilla Robinson is a Special Education 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.

Michael Schouest

Operations Review Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,487

Sub-department: Contractor - Operated Correctional Fac
Base pay: $51,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,487
Hire date: 2006-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2239
Position Number: 047592

Michael Schouest is a Operations Review Specialist at Department of Corrections within Contractor - Operated Correctional Fac. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,487.

Cindy Moore

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,468

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $51,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,468
Hire date: 2011-07-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 040857

Cindy Moore holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Department of Corrections within Community Supervision. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,468.

Laquan Miller

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,468

Sub-department: Basic Education Skills
Base pay: $51,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,468
Hire date: 2016-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Quniqucea

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 047360

Laquan Miller works as a Administrative Assistant III for Department of Corrections within Basic Education Skills. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Laquan earned $51,468 in 2026.

Michelle Thurber

Document Specialist Supervisor - Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,468

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $51,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,468
Hire date: 2016-02-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0426
Position Number: 007511

At Department of Corrections, Michelle Thurber serves as a Document Specialist Supervisor - Ses within Community Supervision. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,468.

Hannah Arias

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,468

Sub-department: Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay: $51,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,468
Hire date: 2025-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 023121

Hannah Arias works as a Administrative Assistant III for Department of Corrections within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Hannah earned $51,468 in 2026.

Michael Strength

Distributed Computer Systems Analyst/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,445

Sub-department: Information Technology
Base pay: $51,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,445
Hire date: 2015-11-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2052
Position Number: 042828

At Department of Corrections, Michael Strength serves as a Distributed Computer Systems Analyst within Information Technology. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,445.

Nitosha Bradley

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2007-12-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 035799

At Department of Corrections, Nitosha Bradley serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,428.

Daniel Kelley

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2006-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037286

Daniel Kelley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,428.

Rosamae Sweet

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2007-12-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cummings

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 039158

At Department of Corrections, Rosamae Sweet serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,428.

Ella Crook

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2006-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 040646

Ella Crook is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,428.

Todd Marsett

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2009-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 041802

Todd Marsett holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,428.

Jason Keeling

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2009-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044083

Jason Keeling is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,428.

Kenneth Stewart Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2009-12-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wendell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045601

Kenneth Stewart Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,428.

Timothy Leake

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2010-09-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 013144

Timothy Leake is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,428.

Sharina Laster

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2010-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015837

Sharina Laster works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Sharina earned $51,428 in 2026.

Charles Smith

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2006-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017508

At Department of Corrections, Charles Smith serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,428.

Abimael Perez-Valentin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,428

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $51,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,428
Hire date: 2007-07-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 025109

Abimael Perez-Valentin is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,428.