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

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Rhonda Cox-Starke

Publications Production Specialist II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,308

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,308
Hire date: 2000-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3721
Position Number: 007044

At Department of Education, Rhonda Cox-Starke serves as a Publications Production Specialist II within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,308.

Janet Hart

Staff Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$37,139

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $37,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,139
Hire date: 2019-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 007161

Janet Hart holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,139.

Melissa Finley

Librarian Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,810

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,810
Hire date: 2016-01-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4318
Position Number: 007062

Melissa Finley is a Librarian Specialist at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,810.

Drew Silvestri

Librarian Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,810

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,810
Hire date: 2013-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4318
Position Number: 007057

Drew Silvestri works as a Librarian Specialist for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Drew earned $36,810 in 2026.

Angelica Salvent

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,667

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,667
Hire date: 2024-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004822

Angelica Salvent holds the role of Administrative Secretary 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 $36,667.

Lourdes Fernandez

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,667

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,667
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004880

Lourdes Fernandez works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Lourdes earned $36,667 in 2026.

Eris Martinez Aguerrebere

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,667

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,667
Hire date: 2024-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004854

At Department of Education, Eris Martinez Aguerrebere serves as a Administrative Secretary within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,667.

Stella Agnone

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,653

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,653
Hire date: 2014-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004745

Stella Agnone is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,653.

Serenity Houston

Accountant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,608

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,608
Hire date: 2025-10-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sanilah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 004045

Serenity Houston works as a Accountant II for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Serenity earned $36,608 in 2026.

Diamond Stone

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2024-11-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Destiny

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 001678

Diamond Stone holds the role of Administrative Assistant II 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 $36,498.

Tajhae Banks

Accountant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2026-02-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Zyhir

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 001380

Tajhae Banks works as a Accountant II for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Tajhae earned $36,498 in 2026.

Taylor Brown

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2026-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 000242

At Department of Education, Taylor Brown serves as a Administrative Assistant II - Ses within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Ericka Zeballos

Administrative Secretary/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,448

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,448
Hire date: 2025-03-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Fabiola

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 004798

At Department of Education, Ericka Zeballos serves as a Administrative Secretary within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,448.

Joel Burney

Accountant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,448

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,448
Hire date: 2023-05-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 007319

At Department of Education, Joel Burney serves as a Accountant II within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,448.

Justin Thayer

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2023-06-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 004455

At Department of Education, Justin Thayer serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,430.

Joseph Wohlrab

Volunteer Services Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2017-04-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5997
Position Number: 007066

At Department of Education, Joseph Wohlrab serves as a Volunteer Services Specialist within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,430.

Michael Cittadino

Maintenance Support Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2022-12-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6374
Position Number: 007107

Michael Cittadino works as a Maintenance Support Technician for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $36,430 in 2026.

Wilhemenia Davis

Word Processing Systems Operator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 1982-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0090
Position Number: 007132

Wilhemenia Davis works as a Word Processing Systems Operator for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 1982, they have about 44 years of service as a salaried employee. Wilhemenia earned $36,430 in 2026.

Sirayto Gantt

Maintenance Support Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2017-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6374
Position Number: 007119

Sirayto Gantt is a Maintenance Support Technician at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,430.

Karen Remmy

Staff Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2017-11-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 007157

At Department of Education, Karen Remmy serves as a Staff Assistant within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,430.

Margaret Wilson

Custodial Worker/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2017-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 007211

Margaret Wilson is a Custodial Worker 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 $36,430.

Jennifer Borton

Word Processing Systems Operator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2007-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0090
Position Number: 007297

Jennifer Borton works as a Word Processing Systems Operator for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Jennifer earned $36,430 in 2026.

Shamara Mccall

Word Processing Systems Operator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2017-05-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0090
Position Number: 007128

Shamara Mccall works as a Word Processing Systems Operator for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Shamara earned $36,430 in 2026.

Laura Wentworth

Staff Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2021-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cynthia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 007220

Laura Wentworth works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Laura earned $36,430 in 2026.

John Hudnall

Senior Word Processing Systems Operator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2021-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0093
Position Number: 007245

John Hudnall holds the role of Senior Word Processing Systems Operator at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,430.

Marcelo Ormeno

Maintenance Support Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2008-07-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6374
Position Number: 007123

Marcelo Ormeno holds the role of Maintenance Support Technician at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,430.

Katlyn Yeager

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,324

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,324
Hire date: 2025-04-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 003566

Katlyn Yeager holds the role of Program Specialist I-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,324.

Shacarra Johnson

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-01-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dajah Nakia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 003315

Shacarra Johnson works as a Program Specialist I-Doe for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Shacarra earned $36,317 in 2026.

Rajha Davis

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-04-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elee Ajai

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 000533

Rajha Davis is a Program Specialist I-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Emily Harrell

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-11-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 001588

Emily Harrell holds the role of Program Specialist I-Doe 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 $36,317.

Emmani Todd

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jamia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 001649

Emmani Todd works as a Program Specialist I-Doe for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Emmani earned $36,317 in 2026.

Mishelle Mcdonald

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-04-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tanae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 001652

Mishelle Mcdonald holds the role of Program Specialist I-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Sean Beers

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2024-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Patrick Stuart

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 001829

Sean Beers is a Program Specialist I-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Aaysha Thelusma

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 002946

Aaysha Thelusma is a Program Specialist I-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Alanna Graham

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexandria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 003660

Alanna Graham works as a Program Specialist I-Doe for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Alanna earned $36,317 in 2026.

Gina Thevenin

Librarian Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-03-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4318
Position Number: 007050

At Department of Education, Gina Thevenin serves as a Librarian Specialist within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Tina Galli

Librarian Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2010-10-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4318
Position Number: 007056

Tina Galli holds the role of Librarian Specialist at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Betty Lenz

Senior Rehabilitation Specialist-Blind/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6027
Position Number: 007070

Betty Lenz is a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist-Blind 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 $36,317.

Nathan Marcus

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-03-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Milton

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 001650

Nathan Marcus holds the role of Program Specialist I-Doe at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Alexis Alexander

Program Specialist I-Doe/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Venice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4115
Position Number: 001653

Alexis Alexander works as a Program Specialist I-Doe for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Alexis earned $36,317 in 2026.