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 472

Gregory Townsend Iii

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Oliver

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037351

Gregory Townsend Iii is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Armando Jenks

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ronald

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037354

At Department of Corrections, Armando Jenks serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Justin Kerschner

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037357

Justin Kerschner is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Michael Mims Ii

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037357

Michael Mims Ii is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Keiron Major

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Amod

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037358

Keiron Major holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.

Jahmir Dean

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dominic

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037363

At Department of Corrections, Jahmir Dean serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Roy Cannon Iii

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mitchell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037364

Roy Cannon Iii works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Roy earned $45,760 in 2026.

James Montgomery Iv

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Donald

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037365

James Montgomery Iv works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. James earned $45,760 in 2026.

Theinck Jean Pierre

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037394

At Department of Corrections, Theinck Jean Pierre serves as a Correctional Officer within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Jonni Friedlander

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Vanessa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037399

Jonni Friedlander holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.

Justus Pagan

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Antonio

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037400

Justus Pagan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.

Priscila Garcia

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037422

Priscila Garcia works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Priscila earned $45,760 in 2026.

Kemonya Patterson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-01-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Deonshae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037423

Kemonya Patterson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Kemonya earned $45,760 in 2026.

Debra Hagen

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037429

Debra Hagen is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Shannon Watson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037434

At Department of Corrections, Shannon Watson serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Thea Sosebee

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-01-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037445

At Department of Corrections, Thea Sosebee serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Demetris Tate

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lamont

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037448

Demetris Tate holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.

Adrianna Walker

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jemilia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037449

At Department of Corrections, Adrianna Walker serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Makayla Brown

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jenaye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037452

Makayla Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Makayla earned $45,760 in 2026.

Zackary Fotheringham

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Evan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037462

Zackary Fotheringham is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Jeffery Wooten

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2010-04-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lamar

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037473

Jeffery Wooten is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Ja'Nyla Murphy

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dennette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037496

Ja'Nyla Murphy 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 $45,760.

Micheal Monk

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-01-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037499

Micheal Monk is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Diamond Mcclendon

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2021-11-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ariette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037505

Diamond Mcclendon works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Diamond earned $45,760 in 2026.

David Purnell

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2023-09-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037512

David Purnell 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 $45,760.

James Sherman Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wesley

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037513

James Sherman Jr works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. James earned $45,760 in 2026.

Brooke Clark

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ashley

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037531

Brooke Clark is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Matthew Hopkins

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037531

Matthew Hopkins works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Matthew earned $45,760 in 2026.

Anthony Romano Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037532

Anthony Romano Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.

Maria Fuentes

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Beatriz

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037555

Maria Fuentes holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.

Nisayri Forbes

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Isabel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037559

Nisayri Forbes is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.

Kassandra Dawes

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cynthia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037562

Kassandra Dawes works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Female Custody Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Kassandra earned $45,760 in 2026.

Jessica Allen

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Female Custody Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037564

At Department of Corrections, Jessica Allen serves as a Correctional Officer within Female Custody Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Zachary Bair

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037579

At Department of Corrections, Zachary Bair serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Jeremiah Gregory

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037585

At Department of Corrections, Jeremiah Gregory serves as a Correctional Officer within Specialty Inst Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.

Lynnoia Pearson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037591

Lynnoia Pearson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Specialty Inst Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Lynnoia earned $45,760 in 2026.

Brittany Hamlin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Specialty Inst Operations
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2025-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lyanne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037596

Brittany Hamlin 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 $45,760.

Roan Cooper

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Omar

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037599

Roan Cooper works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections within Adult Male Custody Oper. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Roan earned $45,760 in 2026.

Roderick Spears Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2025-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leonard

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037603

Roderick Spears Jr 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. Roderick earned $45,760 in 2026.

James Chase

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Adult Male Custody Oper
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 2025-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Position Number: 037605

James Chase 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 $45,760.