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 296

Robert Smith

Plumber/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,838

Sub-department: Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay: $49,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,838
Hire date: 2017-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6441
Position Number: 037234

Robert Smith works as a Plumber for Department of Corrections within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Robert earned $49,838 in 2026.

Shanice Noble

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,833

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $49,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,833
Hire date: 2023-07-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 007864

At Department of Corrections, Shanice Noble serves as a Correctional Probation Officer within Community Supervision. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,833.

Melissa Sombric

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,833

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $49,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,833
Hire date: 2021-06-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 007868

Melissa Sombric is a Correctional Probation Officer at Department of Corrections within Community Supervision. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,833.

Alonzia Phillips Iii

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,833

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $49,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,833
Hire date: 2024-06-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 018454

Alonzia Phillips Iii holds the role of Correctional Probation Officer at Department of Corrections within Community Supervision. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,833.

Ryan Ramdeholl

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,833

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $49,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,833
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 021152

Ryan Ramdeholl works as a Correctional Probation Officer for Department of Corrections within Community Supervision. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Ryan earned $49,833 in 2026.

Ricardo Burford

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,833

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $49,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,833
Hire date: 2025-06-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Oniel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 023791

At Department of Corrections, Ricardo Burford serves as a Correctional Probation Officer within Community Supervision. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,833.

Joanna Rodriguez

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,833

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $49,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,833
Hire date: 2025-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 024050

At Department of Corrections, Joanna Rodriguez serves as a Correctional Probation Officer within Community Supervision. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,833.

Leurismar Rojas

Plumber/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,814

Sub-department: Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay: $49,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,814
Hire date: 2020-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sanchez

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6441
Position Number: 000564

At Department of Corrections, Leurismar Rojas serves as a Plumber within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,814.

Jose Ramos Luaza

Plumber/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,814

Sub-department: Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay: $49,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,814
Hire date: 2018-11-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Luis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6441
Position Number: 026745

At Department of Corrections, Jose Ramos Luaza serves as a Plumber within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,814.

Jordan Taylor

Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,776

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $49,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,776
Hire date: 2022-01-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0190
Position Number: 047292

Jordan Taylor holds the role of Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses at Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,776.

Toniece Jefferson

Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,776

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $49,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,776
Hire date: 2022-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0190
Position Number: 003327

Toniece Jefferson is a Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses at Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,776.

Walter Burgess Iii

Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,776

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $49,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,776
Hire date: 2019-02-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0190
Position Number: 009440

Walter Burgess Iii holds the role of Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses at Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,776.

Mykala Dean

Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,776

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $49,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,776
Hire date: 2025-04-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0190
Position Number: 015559

Mykala Dean is a Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses at Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,776.

Kristal Johnson

Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,776

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $49,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,776
Hire date: 1991-02-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0190
Position Number: 022187

Kristal Johnson is a Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses at Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 1991, they have about 35 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,776.

Daneally Bissick

Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,776

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $49,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,776
Hire date: 2022-05-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alyssa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0190
Position Number: 033343

Daneally Bissick works as a Human Resource Specialist/Hr-Ses for Department of Corrections within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Daneally earned $49,776 in 2026.

Vincent Sapienza

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,771

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $49,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,771
Hire date: 2018-04-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 040799

Vincent Sapienza is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,771.

Scott Kremser

Operations Review Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,749

Sub-department: Contractor - Operated Correctional Fac
Base pay: $49,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,749
Hire date: 2024-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2239
Position Number: 047584

At Department of Corrections, Scott Kremser serves as a Operations Review Specialist within Contractor - Operated Correctional Fac. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,749.

Aurelio Ruiz

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 2022-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rafael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 041152

At Department of Corrections, Aurelio Ruiz serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,693.

Tyson Garrett

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 2003-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 046859

Tyson Garrett is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,693.

Steven Lewis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 1997-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Earl

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001937

Steven Lewis is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,693.

Richard Bogle

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 2021-08-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 004124

At Department of Corrections, Richard Bogle serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,693.

Patrick Leahey

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 2022-07-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Han

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 015807

Patrick Leahey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,693.

Terrance Knight

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 1997-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 020030

Terrance Knight holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,693.

Jeffery Carnley

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 1996-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 022971

At Department of Corrections, Jeffery Carnley serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,693.

Jonae Miller

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 2022-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ulyssia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031415

Jonae Miller works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Jonae earned $49,693 in 2026.

Robertson Sylvain

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,693

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,693
Hire date: 2024-03-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031495

Robertson Sylvain holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,693.

Jami Godwin

Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,679

Sub-department: Inmate Health Services
Base pay: $49,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,679
Hire date: 1989-07-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 029259

Jami Godwin works as a Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses for Department of Corrections within Inmate Health Services. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years) as a salaried employee. Jami earned $49,679 in 2026.

Matthew JenkinsMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Hire date: 2024-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ryan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042548

This Correctional Officer record at Department of Corrections for Matthew Jenkins may represent several individuals, totaling $49,678 in 2026.

Ryan HinesMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Hire date: 2018-06-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 011063

This Correctional Officer record at Department of Corrections for Ryan Hines may represent several individuals, totaling $49,678 in 2026.

Lisa SmithMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Hire date: 2016-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037584

Payroll for Lisa Smith (Correctional Officer, Department of Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $49,678 in 2026.

Esmeralda HernandezMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Hire date: 2018-05-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043551

Payroll for Esmeralda Hernandez (Correctional Officer, Department of Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $49,678 in 2026.

Alexandria Chambers

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2017-08-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latoya

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 040450

Alexandria Chambers is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,678.

Brian Lanier

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042782

Brian Lanier is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,678.

William Newton

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2017-06-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045064

At Department of Corrections, William Newton serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,678.

Jerrell Turner

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2016-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045080

At Department of Corrections, Jerrell Turner serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,678.

Michael Benson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2018-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045091

Michael Benson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $49,678 in 2026.

Mason Mccormick

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2015-12-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045092

Mason Mccormick works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. Mason earned $49,678 in 2026.

Melvin Holmes

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 1996-03-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 034264

Melvin Holmes works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years) as a salaried employee. Melvin earned $49,678 in 2026.

Scott Smith Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2017-12-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 034308

Scott Smith Jr works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. Scott earned $49,678 in 2026.

Jessica Gilbert

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,678

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,678
Hire date: 2015-08-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 034362

At Department of Corrections, Jessica Gilbert serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,678.