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Department of Education

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 1,862 employees with median total compensation of $51,266; the highest distinct record was $441,252.

Year
2026
Employees
1,862
Median total
$51,266
Highest record
$441,252

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$4,350$121,819+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,862 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,266) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$57,651 (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
$40,321
$45,251
$51,266
$62,321
$78,750

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $78,750 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $40,321. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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 1

Raymond Rodrigues

Chancellor, Board of Governors/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$441,252
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$441,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$441,252
Hire date
2022-11-09
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6246
Position Number
001048

Raymond Rodrigues is a Chancellor, Board of Governors at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $441,252.

Anastasios Kamoutsas

Commissioner of Education/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$330,469
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$330,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$330,469
Hire date
2013-08-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9677
Position Number
001132

Anastasios Kamoutsas is a Commissioner of Education at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $330,469.

Altony Lee

Chief of Research and Education/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$225,000
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$225,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,000
Hire date
2023-01-17
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9784
Position Number
001061

Altony Lee works as a Chief of Research and Education for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Altony earned $225,000 in 2026.

Kathryn Hebda

Chancellor of Florida Colleges/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$210,734
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$210,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$210,734
Hire date
1992-10-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6244
Position Number
001529

Kathryn Hebda holds the role of Chancellor of Florida Colleges at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 34 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $210,734.

Emily Sikes

Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$196,350
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$196,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,350
Hire date
2005-01-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9791
Position Number
001057

Emily Sikes is a Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $196,350.

Paul Burns

Chancellor of Public Schools/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$193,048
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$193,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,048
Hire date
2017-12-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9716
Position Number
001381

At Department of Education, Paul Burns serves as a Chancellor of Public Schools within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,048.

Kevin O'Farrell

Deputy Chief of Staff/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$193,048
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$193,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,048
Hire date
2022-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
DOUGLAS

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7784
Position Number
001921

Kevin O'Farrell works as a Deputy Chief of Staff for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Kevin earned $193,048 in 2026.

Jason Jewell

Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$188,700
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$188,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,700
Hire date
2025-01-08
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9791
Position Number
001141

At Department of Education, Jason Jewell serves as a Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,700.

Lila Pridgeon

Deputy Community of Finance & Operations/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$187,026
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$187,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,026
Hire date
2000-07-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6260
Position Number
000521

Lila Pridgeon is a Deputy Community of Finance & Operations at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $187,026.

Sarah Denagy

Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$175,000
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$175,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,000
Hire date
2009-11-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9791
Position Number
001049

Sarah Denagy is a Vice Chancellor, Board of Governors at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $175,000.

Amanda Gay

Assistant General Counsel/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$175,000
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$175,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,000
Hire date
2018-05-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7745
Position Number
003822

Amanda Gay is a Assistant General Counsel at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $175,000.

Juan Copa

Deputy Community of Acc'tability Resrch & Meas/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$168,408
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$168,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,408
Hire date
2001-04-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9706
Position Number
001135

At Department of Education, Juan Copa serves as a Deputy Community of Acc'tability Resrch & Meas within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,408.

Steven Koncar

Chief of Staff/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$165,000
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$165,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,000
Hire date
2024-01-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9780
Position Number
001134

Steven Koncar holds the role of Chief of Staff at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,000.

Eugene Kovacs

Deputy Director of Information Systems/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$162,843
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$162,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,843
Hire date
2002-04-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8920
Position Number
001083

At Department of Education, Eugene Kovacs serves as a Deputy Director of Information Systems within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,843.

Ashley Yopp Meros

Chancellor of Career and Adult Education/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$157,981
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$157,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,981
Hire date
2021-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9718
Position Number
001138

Ashley Yopp Meros holds the role of Chancellor of Career and Adult Education at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,981.

Troy Miller

Assistant Executive Director/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$154,964
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$154,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,964
Hire date
2008-07-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7977
Position Number
001050

Troy Miller holds the role of Assistant Executive Director at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,964.

Cari Miller

Director of Early Learning/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$154,086
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$154,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,086
Hire date
2004-08-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3658
Position Number
002500

Cari Miller holds the role of Director of Early Learning at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,086.

William Chappell

General Counsel-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$148,922
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$148,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,922
Hire date
2015-05-26
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8811
Position Number
000734

At Department of Education, William Chappell serves as a General Counsel-Doe within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,922.

William Blackburn

Inspector General-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$147,646
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$147,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,646
Hire date
1998-07-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7685
Position Number
001357

William Blackburn holds the role of Inspector General-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,646.

Lynn Nelson

Assistant Executive Director/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$143,208
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$143,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,208
Hire date
2015-08-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7977
Position Number
003815

Lynn Nelson is a Assistant Executive Director at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $143,208.

Bryan Hudnall

Deputy Director of Early Learning/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$138,294
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$138,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,294
Hire date
2013-04-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3659
Position Number
002527

Bryan Hudnall is a Deputy Director of Early Learning at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $138,294.

Jose Arevalo

Executive Vice Chancellor/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$137,891
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$137,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,891
Hire date
2025-06-02
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9178
Position Number
000257

Jose Arevalo works as a Executive Vice Chancellor for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Jose earned $137,891 in 2026.

Tiffany Hurst

Executive Director Community for Independent Education/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$136,788
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$136,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,788
Hire date
2010-03-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8090
Position Number
000790

Tiffany Hurst works as a Executive Director Community for Independent Education for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Tiffany earned $136,788 in 2026.

Shawna Reid

Executive Staff Director/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$134,266
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$134,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,266
Hire date
2006-01-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9068
Position Number
000687

Shawna Reid is a Executive Staff Director at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $134,266.

Margaret Aune

Executive Staff Director-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$133,685
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$133,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,685
Hire date
2022-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9724
Position Number
001948

Margaret Aune holds the role of Executive Staff Director-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,685.

Leah Compagnone-Bolt

Director of Vocational Rehab - Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$132,600
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$132,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,600
Hire date
2016-11-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9833
Position Number
004000

Leah Compagnone-Bolt holds the role of Director of Vocational Rehab - Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,600.

Tara Goodman

Executive Staff Director/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$131,709
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$131,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,709
Hire date
1996-01-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9068
Position Number
000639

Tara Goodman is a Executive Staff Director at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $131,709.

Mina Standley

Executive Staff Director/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$131,709
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$131,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,709
Hire date
1998-09-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9068
Position Number
001108

Mina Standley is a Executive Staff Director at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $131,709.

Jason Gaitanis

Executive Staff Director-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$131,709
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$131,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,709
Hire date
1997-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9724
Position Number
001307

Jason Gaitanis works as a Executive Staff Director-Doe for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. Jason earned $131,709 in 2026.

James Richmond

Attorney Supervisor/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$131,709
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$131,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,709
Hire date
2000-05-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7743
Position Number
003448

At Department of Education, James Richmond serves as a Attorney Supervisor within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,709.

Matthew Kirkland

Chief Comptroller-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$130,093
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$130,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,093
Hire date
1989-08-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8696
Position Number
000648

At Department of Education, Matthew Kirkland serves as a Chief Comptroller-Doe within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 37 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,093.

Adam Emerson

Executive Staff Director-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$127,873
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$127,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,873
Hire date
2014-01-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9724
Position Number
000851

At Department of Education, Adam Emerson serves as a Executive Staff Director-Doe within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,873.

Janice Brown

Assistant Deputy Commissioner/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$127,873
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$127,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,873
Hire date
1993-12-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9905
Position Number
003391

Janice Brown works as a Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. Janice earned $127,873 in 2026.

Georgina Jones

Assistant Deputy Commissioner/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$127,500
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500
Hire date
2013-06-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9905
Position Number
000100

Georgina Jones works as a Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Georgina earned $127,500 in 2026.

Dustin Sims

Senior Educational Program Director-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$125,722
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$125,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,722
Hire date
2018-09-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6142
Position Number
001617

Dustin Sims works as a Senior Educational Program Director-Doe for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Dustin earned $125,722 in 2026.

Susan Lee

Executive Staff Director-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$122,537
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$122,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,537
Hire date
2007-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9724
Position Number
000893

Susan Lee holds the role of Executive Staff Director-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,537.

Timothy Hay

Executive Staff Director-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$122,060
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$122,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,060
Hire date
2012-02-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9724
Position Number
000097

Timothy Hay is a Executive Staff Director-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $122,060.

Katerina Maroney

Deputy Director of Early Learning/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$121,819
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$121,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,819
Hire date
2002-11-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3659
Position Number
002502

At Department of Education, Katerina Maroney serves as a Deputy Director of Early Learning within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,819.

Kevin Pichard

Budget Analyst - Ses/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$120,819
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$120,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,819
Hire date
2018-06-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1686
Position Number
002012

Kevin Pichard works as a Budget Analyst - Ses for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Kevin earned $120,819 in 2026.

Mari Presley

Policy Reserch & Accountabilty Coord-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$120,693
Sub-department
FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Base pay
$120,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,693
Hire date
2004-07-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8684
Position Number
000128

Mari Presley holds the role of Policy Reserch & Accountabilty Coord-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,693.