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 388

Javier Garcia Gonzalez

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2022-12-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047081

Javier Garcia Gonzalez holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Stephen St Cyr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-06-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047082

At Department of Corrections, Stephen St Cyr serves as a Correctional Officer within Female Custody Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Sarah Sweeney

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2022-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Emma

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047083

At Department of Corrections, Sarah Sweeney serves as a Correctional Officer within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Scott Hammack

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-07-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047087

Scott Hammack works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Scott earned $48,133 in 2026.

Fredrick Mueller

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047088

Fredrick Mueller is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Desember Penrose

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-05-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nichole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047090

Desember Penrose works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Desember earned $48,133 in 2026.

Tommy Dondero

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-03-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047092

Tommy Dondero is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Elizabeth Wheless

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2024-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047094

Elizabeth Wheless works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Elizabeth earned $48,133 in 2026.

Benjamin Carpenter

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2024-11-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047097

Benjamin Carpenter works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Benjamin earned $48,133 in 2026.

Aniyah Donaldson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Devaudria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047098

Aniyah Donaldson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Laura Grimes

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2022-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047099

Laura Grimes works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Laura earned $48,133 in 2026.

Matthew Babcock

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-04-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Fred

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047100

Matthew Babcock is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Cartchinie Darisma

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047106

At Department of Corrections, Cartchinie Darisma serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Taquila Peterson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2017-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Desmonique

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047107

Taquila Peterson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Taquila earned $48,133 in 2026.

James Maly

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047108

James Maly is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Torrian Howard

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2022-01-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Termell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047111

Torrian Howard works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Torrian earned $48,133 in 2026.

Gregory Cox

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2001-03-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047132

Gregory Cox holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Shane Cook

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047139

Shane Cook works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Shane earned $48,133 in 2026.

Madisyn Garrett

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Beverly

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047140

Madisyn Garrett is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Tori Sellars

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2022-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047141

Tori Sellars holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Jesse Eagle

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-12-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047142

Jesse Eagle works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Jesse earned $48,133 in 2026.

Kaliah King

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047143

Kaliah King is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Cody Mcgovern

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2024-07-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047144

At Department of Corrections, Cody Mcgovern serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Eileen Maurer

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047152

Eileen Maurer works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Eileen earned $48,133 in 2026.

Nicholas Kleindorfer

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2024-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047174

Nicholas Kleindorfer works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Nicholas earned $48,133 in 2026.

Dylan Stratton

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eric

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047176

Dylan Stratton is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Brad Zeak

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2019-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047177

Brad Zeak works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Brad earned $48,133 in 2026.

Alexis Romano

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047178

Alexis Romano holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Bethany Rankin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2024-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hanna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047179

Bethany Rankin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Frankie Battle

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 047181

Frankie Battle works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Frankie earned $48,133 in 2026.

Jordan Taylor

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 020087

Jordan Taylor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

James Robinson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tre

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 034102

James Robinson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. James earned $48,133 in 2026.

Bethany Thilmont

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 000077

Bethany Thilmont is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Barbara Pridgeon

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2005-10-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 000078

Barbara Pridgeon holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Cayden Dawson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dallas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 000079

Cayden Dawson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Quisto Quezada

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2005-05-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 000081

Quisto Quezada holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Kierra Kaymore

Correctional Probation Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Community Supervision
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2021-06-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shantrell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8036
Position Number: 000163

Kierra Kaymore holds the role of Correctional Probation Officer at Department of Corrections within Community Supervision. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Vivika Dickens

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2024-12-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 000204

At Department of Corrections, Vivika Dickens serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Santoria Walden

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2016-11-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 000209

Santoria Walden works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Santoria earned $48,133 in 2026.

Veronica Scott

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 000213

Veronica Scott is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.