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 392

Cordell Sterling

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: 2023-02-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001086

Cordell Sterling is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Darrielle Poole

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: 2020-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shaunease

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001087

Darrielle Poole holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Johnathan Reed

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: 2023-01-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lewis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001090

Johnathan Reed 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. Johnathan earned $48,133 in 2026.

Brian Penniman

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: 2023-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001091

Brian Penniman is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Brandon Boggs

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: 2024-04-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marcel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001096

Brandon Boggs holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Joshua Peckham

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: 2022-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001099

Joshua Peckham works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Joshua earned $48,133 in 2026.

Hector Martinez Jr

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: 2024-01-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001104

At Department of Corrections, Hector Martinez Jr 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.

Michael Everett

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: 2026-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 022439

At Department of Corrections, Michael Everett serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Melissa Benitez

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: 2022-02-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001423

Melissa Benitez is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Benjamin Cross

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: 2018-08-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Oneil

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001437

Benjamin Cross holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Paul Leick

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: 2025-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001439

Paul Leick works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Paul earned $48,133 in 2026.

Amanda Vail

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: 2021-10-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Faith

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001440

At Department of Corrections, Amanda Vail serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Elmer Johnson Jr

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: 2022-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001441

At Department of Corrections, Elmer Johnson Jr serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

John Drew

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: 2022-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Derick

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001444

At Department of Corrections, John Drew serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Amber Batten

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: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001446

Amber Batten works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Amber earned $48,133 in 2026.

Felicia Ponder

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: 2022-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sunshine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001480

Felicia Ponder is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Hallie Coleman

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: 2025-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ayn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001483

Hallie Coleman is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Alexa Espinoza

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: 2024-11-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Madison

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001498

Alexa Espinoza works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Alexa earned $48,133 in 2026.

James Nesmith Jr

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: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001500

James Nesmith Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Tiana Brown

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: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nichole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001501

At Department of Corrections, Tiana Brown serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Matthew Cunningham

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: 2023-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bryson

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001502

Matthew Cunningham 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. Matthew earned $48,133 in 2026.

Seth Canty

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: 2025-09-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jermaine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001503

Seth Canty works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Seth earned $48,133 in 2026.

Quinton Gordon

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: 2024-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Isaiah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001507

Quinton Gordon is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Dylan Coulston

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: 2023-10-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001511

Dylan Coulston works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Dylan earned $48,133 in 2026.

Marc Pelak

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: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001521

Marc Pelak 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. Marc earned $48,133 in 2026.

Braden Hilburn

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: 2025-04-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Isaiah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001523

Braden Hilburn is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Micheal Wheeler

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: 2024-08-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001525

Micheal Wheeler 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 $48,133.

Manuel Martinez Iii

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: 2025-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lopez

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001530

At Department of Corrections, Manuel Martinez Iii serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Jonathan Howell

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: 2025-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Karl

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001545

Jonathan Howell 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.

Anthony Schoenauer

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: 2025-09-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001554

Anthony Schoenauer works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Anthony earned $48,133 in 2026.

Elijah Kadel

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: 2024-09-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001556

Elijah Kadel 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 $48,133.

Bryan Allen

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: 2024-05-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001560

Bryan Allen works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Bryan earned $48,133 in 2026.

Shane Pomerenke

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: 2025-03-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001616

Shane Pomerenke holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Devon Raborn

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: 2024-03-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lewis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001649

Devon Raborn holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Robert Friemoth

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: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eldon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001661

At Department of Corrections, Robert Friemoth 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.

Christopher Winslow

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: 2023-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mark

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001664

Christopher Winslow is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Lapsley Ewing

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: Cornelius

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001672

Lapsley Ewing holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

James Marble

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: 2025-06-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O'Neal

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001676

James Marble 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.

Stephanie Rei Pages

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: 2025-04-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001691

Stephanie Rei Pages 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. Stephanie earned $48,133 in 2026.

Jesse Arthur

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: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kyle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 001694

Jesse Arthur works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Jesse earned $48,133 in 2026.