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 419

Jarvus Bess

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: 2022-12-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017271

Jarvus Bess is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Clay Padgett

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: 2024-05-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Austin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017274

Clay Padgett holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Lillian Davis

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: 2017-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dwan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017280

Lillian Davis is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Jarryd Hall

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: 2010-08-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017285

Jarryd Hall holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Landon Switzer

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: 2025-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Stephen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017286

Landon Switzer 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. Landon earned $48,133 in 2026.

Patricia Mckee

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: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017294

Patricia Mckee is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,133.

Kierra Schmitt

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: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Gentrisse

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017295

Kierra Schmitt 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.

Brianna Madrigal

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: 2025-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leonoly

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017302

Brianna Madrigal 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.

William Phillips

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: 2025-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 033574

William Phillips 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. William earned $48,133 in 2026.

Cheyenne Cazee

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: Leane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017322

Cheyenne Cazee 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. Cheyenne earned $48,133 in 2026.

Howard Bess

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: 2002-06-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017323

At Department of Corrections, Howard Bess serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Heather Benton

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: 2013-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Corrine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017392

At Department of Corrections, Heather Benton serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Daniel 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: 2013-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 026124

Daniel Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Marzhe Kelley

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Simone

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017463

Marzhe Kelley works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Pub Service Squads/Wrk Release. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Marzhe earned $48,133 in 2026.

Jack Cates

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: 2022-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Phillip

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017470

Jack Cates 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. Jack earned $48,133 in 2026.

James House

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: Alfred

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017472

At Department of Corrections, James House serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Joshua Pollock

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: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Chase

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017473

At Department of Corrections, Joshua Pollock serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Michael Zadorozny

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: 2021-09-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017475

Michael Zadorozny holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Denzel Danzey

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: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017479

Denzel Danzey holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Donald Murrill

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: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017481

At Department of Corrections, Donald Murrill serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Charles Bostwick

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: 2024-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Gregory

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017482

Charles Bostwick 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.

Daphne Mccall

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: 2023-03-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017493

Daphne Mccall 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. Daphne earned $48,133 in 2026.

Sean Ashe

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: 2023-03-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017495

Sean Ashe 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.

Melissa 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: 2023-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017497

Melissa 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.

Pilar Ramirez

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: 2024-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jesus

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017498

Pilar Ramirez holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Payton Willis

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: 2024-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maddison

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017501

At Department of Corrections, Payton Willis serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Tyler Lingg

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: 2025-03-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Blake

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017502

Tyler Lingg 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 $48,133.

James Spears

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: 2023-06-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017507

At Department of Corrections, James Spears serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Noah Prophet

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: 2023-10-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017509

Noah Prophet holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Forrest Prieto

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: Kirk

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017510

Forrest Prieto holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,133.

Jasmine Staggs

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: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017519

Jasmine Staggs 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.

Jeremy Heaver

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: 2021-10-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017523

Jeremy Heaver works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Jeremy earned $48,133 in 2026.

Amanda Fulton

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: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017526

Amanda Fulton 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 $48,133.

Chametris Faulk

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: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Chavon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017527

Chametris Faulk 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.

Cecil Walton

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: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jacob

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017530

Cecil Walton works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Cecil earned $48,133 in 2026.

Jakob Merulla

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: 2024-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017531

At Department of Corrections, Jakob Merulla serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,133.

Nahariyya Mathis

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: 2025-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rishon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017532

At Department of Corrections, Nahariyya Mathis 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.

Dustin Brooks

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: John

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017534

Dustin Brooks 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.

Devin Spears

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: 2023-06-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017535

Devin Spears 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. Devin earned $48,133 in 2026.

Benjamin Whitley

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: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 017540

Benjamin Whitley 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.