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 312

Laputa Williams

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2024-04-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: St Patrick

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031635

Laputa Williams works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Laputa earned $49,333 in 2026.

Christopher Saunders

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2023-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Evan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031636

At Department of Corrections, Christopher Saunders serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,333.

Graisin Wheelock

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2022-01-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031640

Graisin Wheelock works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Graisin earned $49,333 in 2026.

Tatyana Matias

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2024-10-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031643

Tatyana Matias is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,333.

Ackeeme Barrett

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Odane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031645

Ackeeme Barrett holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,333.

Mark Harriss

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2002-07-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 031859

Mark Harriss holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,333.

Jerry Thelemarque

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 032137

Jerry Thelemarque is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,333.

Levi Hannibal

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,333

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,333
Hire date: 2025-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Emmanuel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 032906

Levi Hannibal is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,333.

Mary Ellen Taggart

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,307

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,307
Hire date: 2019-06-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 009370

Mary Ellen Taggart is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,307.

Nicholas Genardo

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,285

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $49,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,285
Hire date: 2019-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 039313

Nicholas Genardo holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,285.

Mercedes Benedit

General Services Specialist - Ses/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,276

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,276
Hire date: 1989-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0839
Position Number: 036334

Mercedes Benedit works as a General Services Specialist - Ses for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 37 years as a salaried employee. Mercedes earned $49,276 in 2026.

Megan Pettey

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,271

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,271
Hire date: 2019-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 043515

Megan Pettey works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Megan earned $49,271 in 2026.

Whitley Marsh

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,271

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,271
Hire date: 2019-02-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paige

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 033002

Whitley Marsh is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,271.

Nigel Buchanan

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2024-07-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Willis Khiron

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037479

Nigel Buchanan works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Nigel earned $49,260 in 2026.

Matthew Earl

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 038459

Matthew Earl holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,260.

Andrew Benjamin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-06-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Xavier

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 040053

At Department of Corrections, Andrew Benjamin serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,260.

Brenda Vilcant

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 040210

Brenda Vilcant is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,260.

Bryan Medrano

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-03-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014667

Bryan Medrano holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,260.

Christopher Elvie

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-06-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ricardo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014719

At Department of Corrections, Christopher Elvie serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,260.

James Theresias

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014735

James Theresias is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,260.

Shadae Scott

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 020713

Shadae Scott holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,260.

Jaydan Stephenson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Omali

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 022014

Jaydan Stephenson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,260.

Ronnie Dunn

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-06-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maurice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 030932

At Department of Corrections, Ronnie Dunn serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,260.

Keiara Johnson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 030942

Keiara Johnson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Keiara earned $49,260 in 2026.

Kelisha Woods Pierre

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Magnolia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 032526

Kelisha Woods Pierre works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Kelisha earned $49,260 in 2026.

Daphnee Jean Louis Miller

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,260

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,260
Hire date: 2025-06-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 032690

Daphnee Jean Louis Miller is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,260.

Triston Kynard

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,221

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,221
Hire date: 2021-04-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ryan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 040385

Triston Kynard is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,221.

Kelly Mason

General Services Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,220

Sub-department: Correctional Facility Maint/Rep
Base pay: $49,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,220
Hire date: 2006-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0839
Position Number: 036243

Kelly Mason is a General Services Specialist at Department of Corrections within Correctional Facility Maint/Rep. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,220.

Lindia Ladouceur

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,200

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,200
Hire date: 2018-07-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 038311

Lindia Ladouceur holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,200.

Robert Schaumberg

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,170

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $49,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,170
Hire date: 2023-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 002827

Robert Schaumberg holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,170.

James ThomasMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Hire date: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 014724

Payroll for James Thomas (Correctional Officer, Department of Corrections) may cover more than one person; together they account for $49,163 in 2026.

Justin WaltmanMay be multiple

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Hire date: 2025-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mitchell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 038409

This Correctional Officer record at Department of Corrections for Justin Waltman may represent several individuals, totaling $49,163 in 2026.

Kailah Davis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 2019-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042781

Kailah Davis works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Kailah earned $49,163 in 2026.

Dennis Randall

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 2019-08-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 042786

At Department of Corrections, Dennis Randall serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,163.

Nicholas Gaines

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 2019-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Reed

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045062

At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Gaines serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,163.

Joe Thomas

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 1990-11-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045082

Joe Thomas is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,163.

Donna Davis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 1988-06-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 045085

Donna Davis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,163.

Kameron Raue

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 2020-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001492

At Department of Corrections, Kameron Raue serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,163.

Henry Bolduc

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 2020-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Benoit

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001494

Henry Bolduc works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Henry earned $49,163 in 2026.

Garrett Herring

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$49,163

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $49,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,163
Hire date: 2020-06-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kevin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 016123

Garrett Herring is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,163.