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 266

Walter Matthews Iv

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042071

Walter Matthews Iv works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Walter earned $50,708 in 2026.

Mark Mallory

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042091

Mark Mallory works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Mark earned $50,708 in 2026.

Chad Robertson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-09-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042092

At Department of Corrections, Chad Robertson serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Scott Coe

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-09-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042110

Scott Coe holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Latasha Morgan

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2010-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042113

Latasha Morgan works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. Latasha earned $50,708 in 2026.

Kevin Gabey

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2014-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042120

At Department of Corrections, Kevin Gabey serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Brandon Nobles

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2010-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042586

Brandon Nobles is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Robert Gilliard

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2002-01-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042635

Robert Gilliard is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Branden Smith

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2007-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043394

Branden Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Kimberly Tuckey

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2012-09-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043400

Kimberly Tuckey works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $50,708 in 2026.

Tony Twiggs

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043433

Tony Twiggs holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Elmer Cox

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2015-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Frederick

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043453

Elmer Cox is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Jamie Tucker

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2014-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043539

Jamie Tucker works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. Jamie earned $50,708 in 2026.

Christa Ostendorf

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2014-12-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043543

At Department of Corrections, Christa Ostendorf serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Jason Ball

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043547

Jason Ball is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

David Hogan

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 1998-09-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043552

David Hogan works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service as a salaried employee. David earned $50,708 in 2026.

James Thompson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 1996-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 027964

James Thompson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. James earned $50,708 in 2026.

April Obier-Rubsam

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2014-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kristina

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044164

April Obier-Rubsam is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Richard Kitler

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2010-09-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Donovan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044165

At Department of Corrections, Richard Kitler serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Jerry Stevens Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2014-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lavell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044173

Jerry Stevens Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Angel Gutierrez

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2015-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044184

Angel Gutierrez holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Gina Yon

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2014-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044185

At Department of Corrections, Gina Yon serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Charles Hill

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2002-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044207

Charles Hill works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Charles earned $50,708 in 2026.

Robert Stevenson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2010-09-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044209

At Department of Corrections, Robert Stevenson serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Melissa Fortner

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2014-01-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044211

Melissa Fortner works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. Melissa earned $50,708 in 2026.

Bradley Bell

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2007-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044238

Bradley Bell works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. Bradley earned $50,708 in 2026.

David Lovvorn

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2010-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044301

David Lovvorn is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Ronald Creamer

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044302

Ronald Creamer is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Fariel Kennington Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2008-07-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044312

Fariel Kennington Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

John Helgesson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2013-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044326

At Department of Corrections, John Helgesson serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

James Reid Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2011-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044364

At Department of Corrections, James Reid Jr serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Jennifer Tipps

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2005-11-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044366

At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Tipps serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

William Connor Ii

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2006-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044411

William Connor Ii holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Ronshea Austin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2013-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Laynette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044534

At Department of Corrections, Ronshea Austin serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Benita Watson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2013-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044763

Benita Watson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Dustin Mcelhenny

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2013-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044768

Dustin Mcelhenny works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Dustin earned $50,708 in 2026.

Jean Cates

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2009-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Yvonne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044770

At Department of Corrections, Jean Cates serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Isaac Andrews

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 1983-03-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044856

Isaac Andrews holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1983, they have about 43 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Tracy Hauser

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2006-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044894

Tracy Hauser works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Tracy earned $50,708 in 2026.

Duane Brown

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $50,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,708
Hire date: 2015-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 044957

At Department of Corrections, Duane Brown serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.