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

Deborah Garrison

Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,466

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,466
Hire date: 1974-06-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 003619

Deborah Garrison holds the role of Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 52 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,466.

Kimberly Strain

Human Services Program Consultant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,393

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,393
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5919
Position Number: 007090

At Department of Education, Kimberly Strain serves as a Human Services Program Consultant II within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,393.

Raven Smith

Human Services Program Consultant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,393

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,393
Hire date: 2021-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5919
Position Number: 007254

At Department of Education, Raven Smith serves as a Human Services Program Consultant II within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,393.

Hayley Lewis

Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,320

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,320
Hire date: 2024-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elisabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 000191

Hayley Lewis is a Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,320.

Elizabeth Williams

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,230

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,230
Hire date: 2024-03-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 003604

At Department of Education, Elizabeth Williams serves as a Administrative Assistant II - Ses within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,230.

Randi Bruno

Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,144

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,144
Hire date: 2004-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 004640

Randi Bruno holds the role of Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,144.

Carson Chapman

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,000

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,000
Hire date: 2026-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Grant

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001301

Carson Chapman works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Carson earned $43,000 in 2026.

Elizabeth Kever

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,000

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,000
Hire date: 2026-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 003737

Elizabeth Kever works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Elizabeth earned $43,000 in 2026.

Heather Wilderman

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$43,000

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $43,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,000
Hire date: 2017-01-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 000897

Heather Wilderman works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. Heather earned $43,000 in 2026.

Rene Nowlin

Accountant IV/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,957

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,957
Hire date: 2011-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Musette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 001908

At Department of Education, Rene Nowlin serves as a Accountant IV within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,957.

Alice Radford

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,729

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,729
Hire date: 1990-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 007046

Alice Radford is a Administrative Assistant III at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,729.

Claude Thomas Iii

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elton

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004151

Claude Thomas Iii is a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician 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 $42,600.

Helen Hall

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Frances

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004133

At Department of Education, Helen Hall serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,600.

Valerie Hughes

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2024-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004237

At Department of Education, Valerie Hughes serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,600.

Tiffany Pervis

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2024-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004363

Tiffany Pervis works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Tiffany earned $42,600 in 2026.

Idalvia Brown

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2007-01-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004415

At Department of Education, Idalvia Brown serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,600.

Tomas Rodriguez Perez

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2025-04-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004432

Tomas Rodriguez Perez holds the role of Vocational Rehabilitation Technician 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 $42,600.

Jasmina Ferdinand

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2020-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Victoria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004522

Jasmina Ferdinand works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Jasmina earned $42,600 in 2026.

Jacarvis Jones

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2025-04-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Devon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004562

At Department of Education, Jacarvis Jones serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,600.

Kyra Baker

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2025-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004572

Kyra Baker is a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,600.

Geraldo Fernandez

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2024-11-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004573

At Department of Education, Geraldo Fernandez serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,600.

Shellane Demarest

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2025-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dorothy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004566

Shellane Demarest holds the role of Vocational Rehabilitation Technician 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 $42,600.

Larry Vanderpool

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2024-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Todd

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004604

Larry Vanderpool works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Larry earned $42,600 in 2026.

Amy Myers

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004648

Amy Myers works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Amy earned $42,600 in 2026.

Susan Herring

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2025-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Pamela

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004663

Susan Herring holds the role of Vocational Rehabilitation Technician 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 $42,600.

Lindewe Mounter

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2025-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Melita

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004654

Lindewe Mounter is a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician 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 $42,600.

Yvonna Lacy Bennett

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004728

Yvonna Lacy Bennett is a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,600.

Stefante Randall

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2024-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shamir

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004769

Stefante Randall is a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician 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 $42,600.

Elena Nin Sulca

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2000-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004834

Elena Nin Sulca holds the role of Vocational Rehabilitation Technician at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,600.

Ruth Gutierrez

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2023-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004900

Ruth Gutierrez holds the role of Vocational Rehabilitation Technician 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 $42,600.

Katelyn Dove

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,600

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,600
Hire date: 2022-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 004672

Katelyn Dove is a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,600.

Neeraja Bommareddy

Computer Programmer Analyst II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,562

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,562
Hire date: 2026-02-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2103
Position Number: 002917

Neeraja Bommareddy is a Computer Programmer Analyst II at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,562.

Manda Paramore

Office Automation Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,562

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,562
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2047
Position Number: 002931

At Department of Education, Manda Paramore serves as a Office Automation Analyst within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,562.

Matthew Gatewood

Distributed Computer Systems Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,562

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,562
Hire date: 2025-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Devin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2052
Position Number: 003519

Matthew Gatewood is a Distributed Computer Systems Analyst at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,562.

Easton Ray

Human Services Program Consultant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,562

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,562
Hire date: 2026-01-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5919
Position Number: 007124

At Department of Education, Easton Ray serves as a Human Services Program Consultant II within Florida Board of Education. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,562.

Donald Risavy

Human Services Program Consultant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,562

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,562
Hire date: 2017-06-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5919
Position Number: 007099

Donald Risavy works as a Human Services Program Consultant II for Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Donald earned $42,562 in 2026.

Paula Griffin

Government Analyst I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,561

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,561
Hire date: 1981-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2224
Position Number: 002506

Paula Griffin is a Government Analyst I at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 1981 (about 45 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,561.

Mark Council

Distributed Computer Systems Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,561

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,561
Hire date: 2016-12-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2052
Position Number: 004027

Mark Council holds the role of Distributed Computer Systems Analyst at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,561.

Tina Fearnley

Human Services Program Consultant II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,561

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,561
Hire date: 2023-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5919
Position Number: 007110

Tina Fearnley is a Human Services Program Consultant II at Department of Education within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,561.

Sirisha Byna

Information Specialist III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$42,479

Sub-department: Florida Board of Education
Base pay: $42,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,479
Hire date: 2011-08-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3736
Position Number: 000416

At Department of Education, Sirisha Byna serves as a Information Specialist III within Florida Board of Education. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,479.