Florida / Department of Education

Agency file

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
Total payroll: $107.3M
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+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor

266 · $50,275

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician

165 · $44,705

Program Specialist Iv-Doe

128 · $50,960

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

73 · $56,392

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor - Ses

54 · $62,411

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

Page 1

Jessica Santiago

Staff Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,600
Hire date: 2007-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 007035

Jessica Santiago holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,600.

Paul Rivera

Staff Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,600
Hire date: 2022-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 007045

Paul Rivera holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,600.

Patience Lofton

Staff Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,600
Hire date: 2019-07-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cherone

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 007230

Patience Lofton works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Patience earned $38,600 in 2026.

Hilda Tavarez

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 1994-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007209

Hilda Tavarez is a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,492.

Melissa Baker

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007118

Melissa Baker holds the role of Rehabilitation Technician-Blind at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,492.

Darren Darby

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2026-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sherrod Trent

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007111

At Department of Education, Darren Darby serves as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,492.

Diomary Guzman Garcia

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2025-12-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007158

At Department of Education, Diomary Guzman Garcia serves as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,492.

Rhonda Iniguez

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2024-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lyn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007181

At Department of Education, Rhonda Iniguez serves as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,492.

Jessica Price

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2023-09-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007196

At Department of Education, Jessica Price serves as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,492.

Maryorie Contreras Berrios

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2026-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007199

At Department of Education, Maryorie Contreras Berrios serves as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,492.

Johana Martinez

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2019-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007225

Johana Martinez works as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Johana earned $38,492 in 2026.

Dylan Pritchard

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2026-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007233

Dylan Pritchard works as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Dylan earned $38,492 in 2026.

Anthony Solano

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2025-10-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007276

At Department of Education, Anthony Solano serves as a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,492.

Michon Barker

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,492

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,492
Hire date: 2007-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007138

Michon Barker is a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,492.

Kimberly Hale

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,350

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,350
Hire date: 1979-09-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 001729

Kimberly Hale works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 47 years as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $38,350 in 2026.

Colbe Wallace

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,264

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,264
Hire date: 2026-03-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Liam

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 002914

At Department of Education, Colbe Wallace serves as a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,264.

Dustin Janssen

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,264

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,264
Hire date: 2024-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 002918

Dustin Janssen is a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,264.

Nicholas Emerson

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2022-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 002005

At Department of Education, Nicholas Emerson serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,236.

Nekeisha Thompson

Accountant III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 004038

Nekeisha Thompson holds the role of Accountant III at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,236.

Adam Roper

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2025-08-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bennett

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004357

At Department of Education, Adam Roper serves as a Administrative Secretary within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,236.

Matthew Hepner

Accountant III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,236

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,236
Hire date: 2014-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 003049

At Department of Education, Matthew Hepner serves as a Accountant III within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,236.

Clarinely Reyes

Rehabilitation Technician-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,202

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,202
Hire date: 2017-04-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6026
Position Number: 007162

Clarinely Reyes is a Rehabilitation Technician-Blind at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,202.

Elsa Tejada

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2024-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Arely

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 003444

Elsa Tejada holds the role of Program Specialist I-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,136.

Crystal Bush

Accountant III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2023-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Evelen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 007322

At Department of Education, Crystal Bush serves as a Accountant III within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Brandon Hastings

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2024-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Warren

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 004229

Brandon Hastings is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,136.

Janet Roberts

Secretary Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2000-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 004463

At Department of Education, Janet Roberts serves as a Secretary Specialist within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Erica Stargell

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2025-06-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004439

Erica Stargell works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Erica earned $38,136 in 2026.

Joy Banks

Vending Facility Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2025-03-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6209
Position Number: 007136

Joy Banks is a Vending Facility Specialist at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,136.

Marilyn Dunn

Staff Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 004358

At Department of Education, Marilyn Dunn serves as a Staff Assistant within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Nicholas Lynn

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2006-05-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 003703

At Department of Education, Nicholas Lynn serves as a Administrative Secretary within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Carol Stone

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004327

Carol Stone holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,117.

Bridget Daniel

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,999

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,999
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 001892

At Department of Education, Bridget Daniel serves as a Program Specialist I-Doe within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,999.

Doris Parker

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,926

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,926
Hire date: 1985-02-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000129

Doris Parker is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 1985, they have about 41 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,926.

Jason Castellano

Secretary Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,717

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,717
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 004872

At Department of Education, Jason Castellano serves as a Secretary Specialist within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,717.

Daniela Luaces

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,717

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,717
Hire date: 2025-03-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004921

Daniela Luaces is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,717.

Yolanda Morua

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,681

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,681
Hire date: 1996-11-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004907

At Department of Education, Yolanda Morua serves as a Administrative Secretary within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,681.

Javari Brown

Accountant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Carter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 000670

Javari Brown holds the role of Accountant II at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,442.

Timothy Madry

Grants Specialist II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2022-02-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2403
Position Number: 003342

At Department of Education, Timothy Madry serves as a Grants Specialist II within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,442.

Mechelle Burks

Information Specialist I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2007-06-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3732
Position Number: 003760

Mechelle Burks holds the role of Information Specialist I at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,442.

Florine Willis

Information Specialist I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2005-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3732
Position Number: 003762

Florine Willis works as a Information Specialist I for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. Florine earned $37,442 in 2026.