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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Aulet Reyes Vazquez

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,800

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,800
Hire date: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 004133

Aulet Reyes Vazquez works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Aulet earned $34,800 in 2026.

Shawntile Givens

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,800

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,800
Hire date: 2006-03-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Demetria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 005865

Shawntile Givens holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,800.

Jaliria Brown

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,779

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,779
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 001979

At Department of Health, Jaliria Brown serves as a Dental Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,779.

Fadianie Ruud Merlain

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,779

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,779
Hire date: 2024-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sterune

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 004362

Fadianie Ruud Merlain holds the role of Dental Assistant 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 $34,779.

Cynthia Herrera-Liberato

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,761

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,761
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 084957

Cynthia Herrera-Liberato works as a Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Cynthia earned $34,761 in 2026.

Patrice Chandler

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 029394

Patrice Chandler works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Patrice earned $34,760 in 2026.

Macy Stansel

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 059053

Macy Stansel is a Custodial Worker at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Kristin Coleman-Williams

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 061787

Kristin Coleman-Williams holds the role of Staff 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 $34,760.

Lourdes Ocasio

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 030795

Lourdes Ocasio is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Rafael Reyes

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alfonso

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 066267

At Department of Health, Rafael Reyes serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Santanna Gaffney-Harvey

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashanda

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 084492

Santanna Gaffney-Harvey works as a Records Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Santanna earned $34,760 in 2026.

Jayla Corker

Administrative Secretary/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 068215

At Department of Health, Jayla Corker serves as a Administrative Secretary within Community Health Promotion. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Krystal Kapoi

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2003-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 000216

Krystal Kapoi is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Amber Stephansen

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Reigh

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 001410

Amber Stephansen holds the role of Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Malena Cabrera Lee

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 001805

Malena Cabrera Lee holds the role of Records Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

David Rivera Alvarado

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 001940

David Rivera Alvarado is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Lorna Gracia Tirado

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 002289

At Department of Health, Lorna Gracia Tirado serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Margarita Upson

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 002791

Margarita Upson works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Margarita earned $34,760 in 2026.

Alexyss Andarcio

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 003009

At Department of Health, Alexyss Andarcio serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Melissa Roberts

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 003193

At Department of Health, Melissa Roberts serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Cinda Stone

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 004235

Cinda Stone works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Cinda earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sarah Brangman

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 005750

Sarah Brangman holds the role of Health Support Specialist 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 $34,760.

Angela Ruth

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-06-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006357

Angela Ruth works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Angela earned $34,760 in 2026.

Claudia Antonakos

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006678

Claudia Antonakos works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Claudia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Steven Augustin

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 007098

Steven Augustin is a Regulatory Specialist II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Byron Rocher

Chemist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5043
Position Number: 007114

Byron Rocher works as a Chemist I for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Byron earned $34,760 in 2026.

Alanis Nesbitt

Medical Laboratory Scientist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5069
Position Number: 026321

Alanis Nesbitt works as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Alanis earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sara Jo Santillana

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-12-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 027305

Sara Jo Santillana is a Environmental Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Elexus Shaffer

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 029407

At Department of Health, Elexus Shaffer serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Eduardo Hernandez

Health Information Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 029544

Eduardo Hernandez works as a Health Information Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Eduardo earned $34,760 in 2026.

Patrick Hanna

Facilities Services Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0831
Position Number: 031080

At Department of Health, Patrick Hanna serves as a Facilities Services Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Esther Gauthier

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dimanche

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 034814

Esther Gauthier holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Stephanie Albert

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 036737

Stephanie Albert holds the role of Interviewing Clerk 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 $34,760.

Veronica Wray

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2012-08-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sa'Tha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 037425

Veronica Wray works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. Veronica earned $34,760 in 2026.

Vanessa Santana

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lilly

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 038391

At Department of Health, Vanessa Santana serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Cassandra Givens Hajj-Mak

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1987-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 038548

Cassandra Givens Hajj-Mak holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Yesenia Sequen

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 043769

Yesenia Sequen is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tami Urena

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 045270

Tami Urena holds the role of Interviewing Clerk 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 $34,760.

Jannyce Valenzuela Mendivil

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 045271

Jannyce Valenzuela Mendivil works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Jannyce earned $34,760 in 2026.

Shivonne Bennett

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 045459

Shivonne Bennett holds the role of Interviewing Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.