Florida / Department of Health

Agency file

Department of Health

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

The Department of Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 9,749 employees with median total compensation of $49,209; the highest distinct record was $243,428.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $537.4M
Employees: 9,749
Median total: $49,209
Highest record: $243,428

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$17,380$120,000+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 9,749 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,209) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $55,125 (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

$35,951

$40,320

$49,209

$63,054

$79,025

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $79,025 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,951. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Senior Clerk

487 · $35,000

Health Support Specialist

326 · $36,495

Government Operations Consultant II

272 · $53,822

Environmental Specialist II

240 · $47,158

Nutrition Educator

234 · $48,110

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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Abigayle Augustyniak

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,534

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,534
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 054619

Abigayle Augustyniak works as a Nutrition Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Abigayle earned $37,534 in 2026.

Valorie Hunt

Senior Clerical Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,523

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,523
Hire date: 1996-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0008
Position Number: 063891

Valorie Hunt holds the role of Senior Clerical Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,523.

Mercedes Foyedo

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,516

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,516
Hire date: 2005-05-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 002492

Mercedes Foyedo is a Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,516.

Odalys Rodriguez-Pena

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,516

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,516
Hire date: 2007-09-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 003652

At Department of Health, Odalys Rodriguez-Pena serves as a Health Support Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,516.

Mercedes Delgado

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,516

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,516
Hire date: 1990-08-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 058977

Mercedes Delgado is a Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,516.

Cheryl Tucci

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,500
Hire date: 2020-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 054750

At Department of Health, Cheryl Tucci serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,500.

Lucia Hernandez

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,500
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 067970

Lucia Hernandez holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,500.

Nayda Gonzalez

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,497

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,497
Hire date: 2006-10-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 002493

Nayda Gonzalez holds the role of Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,497.

Tracy Nesmith

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,493

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,493
Hire date: 2020-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 038489

Tracy Nesmith holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,493.

Gwendolyn Dean

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,472

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,472
Hire date: 2015-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 060577

At Department of Health, Gwendolyn Dean serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,472.

Deborah Reid

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,470

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,470
Hire date: 2001-06-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 068026

At Department of Health, Deborah Reid serves as a Health Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,470.

Turekisha Boyd

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,470

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,470
Hire date: 2006-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 049094

Turekisha Boyd holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,470.

Kendy Molano-Ramirez

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,470

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,470
Hire date: 2015-08-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 049227

Kendy Molano-Ramirez works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Kendy earned $37,470 in 2026.

Cassandra Harrington

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,461

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,461
Hire date: 2016-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006215

Cassandra Harrington holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,461.

Patricia Cole

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,461

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,461
Hire date: 2021-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 068985

Patricia Cole works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Patricia earned $37,461 in 2026.

Judy Stephens

Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,457

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,457
Hire date: 1980-03-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0188
Position Number: 028237

Judy Stephens holds the role of Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1980 (about 46 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,457.

Caitlin Nordine

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,448

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,448
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 031568

Caitlin Nordine holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,448.

Elizabeth Henderson-Winfield

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,448

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,448
Hire date: 2022-09-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Violet

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 081368

Elizabeth Henderson-Winfield works as a Accountant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Elizabeth earned $37,448 in 2026.

Isamar Tilley

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,448

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,448
Hire date: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 068588

Isamar Tilley holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,448.

Deborah Flynn

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,448

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,448
Hire date: 2024-02-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 068559

Deborah Flynn holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,448.

Mandy Leach

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,448

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,448
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 006395

Mandy Leach is a Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,448.

Kaithlyn Ramirez

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,447

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,447
Hire date: 2019-12-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 006448

At Department of Health, Kaithlyn Ramirez serves as a Health Services Representative within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,447.

Dario Iszard

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2006-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 002578

Dario Iszard holds the role of Custodial Worker at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,442.

Robert Spencer

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2008-07-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Howard

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 002820

Robert Spencer is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,442.

Jennifer Gilpin

Human Services Counselor I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2023-08-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kelly

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5934
Position Number: 066196

Jennifer Gilpin holds the role of Human Services Counselor I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,442.

Thomas Wishrad

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,442

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,442
Hire date: 2005-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 001678

Thomas Wishrad holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,442.

Shaquan Cockran

Office Automation Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2041
Position Number: 060730

At Department of Health, Shaquan Cockran serves as a Office Automation Specialist I within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,440.

Aaliyah Smith-Cardenas

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 081633

Aaliyah Smith-Cardenas works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Aaliyah earned $37,440 in 2026.

Sadie Montgomery

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2026-01-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 003033

At Department of Health, Sadie Montgomery serves as a Dental Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,440.

Kaniya Addison

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 003547

Kaniya Addison holds the role of Dental Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,440.

Keri Crews

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 005639

Keri Crews works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Keri earned $37,440 in 2026.

Irineu Bueno Junior

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 028864

At Department of Health, Irineu Bueno Junior serves as a Health Support Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,440.

Jacqueline Evans

Environmental Health Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2022-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8853
Position Number: 033539

Jacqueline Evans is a Environmental Health Aide at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,440.

Amanda Lopez

Environmental Health Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2026-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8853
Position Number: 041183

Amanda Lopez holds the role of Environmental Health Aide at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,440.

Edith Gonzalez Sanchez

Medical Technologist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,440

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,440
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Arlene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5602
Position Number: 082660

Edith Gonzalez Sanchez works as a Medical Technologist I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Edith earned $37,440 in 2026.

Terri Henderson

Medical Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,433

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,433
Hire date: 2017-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5645
Position Number: 080353

At Department of Health, Terri Henderson serves as a Medical Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,433.

Wanda Johnson

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,421

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,421
Hire date: 1998-10-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000524

Wanda Johnson holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,421.

Zulma Rivas

Family Support Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,421

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,421
Hire date: 2021-04-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Position Number: 027825

Zulma Rivas is a Family Support Worker at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,421.

Alicia Castellanos

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,417

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $37,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,417
Hire date: 2005-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 003697

At Department of Health, Alicia Castellanos serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,417.

Javari Kelly

Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$37,400

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $37,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,400
Hire date: 2025-03-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0188
Position Number: 006007

Javari Kelly holds the role of Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,400.