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 270

Peter Jones

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: 2007-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Clifford

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014741

Peter Jones is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Jeana Bryan

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: 2005-02-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015323

At Department of Corrections, Jeana Bryan serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Patrick Walsh Jr

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: 2011-01-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015325

Patrick Walsh Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Darrell Connell

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: 2009-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015334

At Department of Corrections, Darrell Connell serves as a Correctional Officer within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Scott Paczkowski

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: 2014-05-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015450

Scott Paczkowski is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

John Bilicki

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: 2015-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015451

John Bilicki is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Vaughn Foust Ii

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015959

Vaughn Foust Ii holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Patrick 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: 2002-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016024

Patrick Cox works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Patrick earned $50,708 in 2026.

Melvin Franklin

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: 2014-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Reginald

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016637

Melvin Franklin works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Melvin earned $50,708 in 2026.

Kareem Bragg

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: 2009-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016638

At Department of Corrections, Kareem Bragg serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Kelvin Lee

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: 1998-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lamar

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016652

Kelvin Lee works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. Kelvin earned $50,708 in 2026.

Sara Wilson

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: 2006-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016670

Sara Wilson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. Sara earned $50,708 in 2026.

Kelsey Tharp

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: 2009-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016923

At Department of Corrections, Kelsey Tharp serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Christopher Griffin

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: 2014-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017131

Christopher Griffin works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $50,708 in 2026.

Barney Brown

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: 2009-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017255

Barney Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Joshua Corder

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: 2010-04-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017261

Joshua Corder 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 $50,708.

Carmine Adams

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: 2010-08-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017287

Carmine Adams 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 $50,708.

Ola Morris

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: 2008-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Melisa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017291

Ola Morris works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Ola earned $50,708 in 2026.

Tina Finuff

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: 2013-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017296

At Department of Corrections, Tina Finuff serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

David Pierce

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: 2008-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017391

David Pierce holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Gay Hendrix

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: 2008-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017490

Gay Hendrix works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. Gay earned $50,708 in 2026.

Michael Strickland

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: 2006-12-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017533

Michael Strickland holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Derek Yaden

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: 2005-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017666

Derek Yaden works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. Derek earned $50,708 in 2026.

Brian Severs

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: 2009-09-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017713

Brian Severs 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 $50,708.

Luis Suarez

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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017716

Luis Suarez 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. Luis earned $50,708 in 2026.

Mitzi Shelton

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: 2005-01-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017725

Mitzi Shelton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Christopher Benson

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: 2006-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017727

At Department of Corrections, Christopher Benson serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Kutura Brinson

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: 2005-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nichelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017736

Kutura Brinson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Marcus Rhoden

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: 2008-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017766

At Department of Corrections, Marcus Rhoden serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,708.

Christopher Ellis

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: Richard

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017775

Christopher Ellis 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 $50,708.

Chad Swilley

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: 2005-05-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Everett

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017801

Chad Swilley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Dwight Pinner

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,708

Sub-department: Male/Youth Offender Custodian
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: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017833

Dwight Pinner works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Male/Youth Offender Custodian. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. Dwight earned $50,708 in 2026.

Rafael Soto

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: 2006-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018043

Rafael Soto works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. Rafael earned $50,708 in 2026.

Timothy Craig

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: 2015-01-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Caleb

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018122

At Department of Corrections, Timothy Craig 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.

Jose Reyes Garcia

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: 2007-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Luis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018131

Jose Reyes Garcia holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,708.

Nazir Khan

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: 2007-08-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ahmat

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018134

Nazir Khan 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 $50,708.

Jason Posten

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: 2007-08-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018155

Jason Posten is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

Jonathan Johnson

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: 2013-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018199

Jonathan Johnson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Jonathan earned $50,708 in 2026.

Mandricka Underwood

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: 2005-08-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018332

Mandricka Underwood is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,708.

James Leeson

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: 2014-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 018774

James Leeson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. James earned $50,708 in 2026.