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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Esther Moreta

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: 2022-05-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 028294

Esther Moreta works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Esther earned $34,760 in 2026.

Elizabeth Maxwell

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: 2014-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 028598

At Department of Health, Elizabeth Maxwell serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Wanda Guthrie

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: 1984-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hollingsworth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 028711

Wanda Guthrie is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1984 (about 42 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Rodney Davis

Courier/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: 2008-07-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0334
Position Number: 029116

Rodney Davis works as a Courier for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Rodney earned $34,760 in 2026.

Janette Leon Muler

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: 2017-08-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 029245

Janette Leon Muler holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Carmen Opderbeck

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: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Osiris

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 029366

Carmen Opderbeck works as a Health Support Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Carmen earned $34,760 in 2026.

Carolina Merlos Recinos

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: 2022-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 029490

At Department of Health, Carolina Merlos Recinos serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Shaira Dumancas

Senior Clerk/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: 2026-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 030203

At Department of Health, Shaira Dumancas serves as a Senior Clerk within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Justice Crawford

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: 2022-08-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 030195

Justice Crawford holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Michael Callao

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2001-10-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 030217

Michael Callao holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Patricia Hester

Family Support 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: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Position Number: 030993

Patricia Hester works as a Family Support Worker for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Patricia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Maria Aranguren Baena

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: 2020-12-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mercedes D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 031060

Maria Aranguren Baena is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tiffany Ferzola

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: 2024-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Morgan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 031088

Tiffany Ferzola 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. Tiffany earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sonia Perez

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: 2006-11-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 031300

Sonia Perez works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Sonia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Bryana Lee

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: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 031487

Bryana Lee works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Bryana earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sally Mobley

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: 2003-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 031512

Sally Mobley holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Timecia Sharpe

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: 2023-04-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 032712

At Department of Health, Timecia Sharpe serves as a Interviewing Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Jennifer Schmidt

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: 2017-12-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 033505

Jennifer Schmidt holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Torusha Keels

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: 2022-02-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 033220

Torusha Keels works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Torusha earned $34,760 in 2026.

Daniela Moreno-Marin

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: 2023-03-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 033429

Daniela Moreno-Marin holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $34,760.

Melodie Baldwin

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2009-06-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jackson

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 033760

Melodie Baldwin is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Marvette Spikes

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2009-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 033726

Marvette Spikes works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Marvette earned $34,760 in 2026.

Charnelle Barrington

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2018-03-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 033884

Charnelle Barrington holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Ilia Feal

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: 2019-08-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Patricia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 033963

Ilia Feal works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Ilia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Brandon Carter

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: 2011-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 034095

Brandon Carter works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. Brandon earned $34,760 in 2026.

Brenda Benjamin-Gomez

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: 2008-02-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 035271

At Department of Health, Brenda Benjamin-Gomez serves as a Records Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Brenda Johns

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: 2014-01-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 035506

Brenda Johns holds the role of Interviewing Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Stephanie Williams

Health Educator/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: 2005-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 036527

Stephanie Williams works as a Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. Stephanie earned $34,760 in 2026.

Brianna Damron

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: 2024-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 036563

Brianna Damron is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Veronica Cantu

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: 1998-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 036798

Veronica Cantu is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Lauren Faircloth

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: 2006-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 036939

Lauren Faircloth is a Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Vijai Thomas

Data Entry Operator/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: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2001
Position Number: 037442

Vijai Thomas works as a Data Entry Operator for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Vijai earned $34,760 in 2026.

Lauretta Thompson

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1984-04-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Yvonne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 037760

Lauretta Thompson holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. They have served since 1984 (about 42 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Dianna Defosse

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: 2024-04-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 038526

Dianna Defosse is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Kyala Way

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: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 041147

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

Emma Morales Marin

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: 2024-03-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 041272

Emma Morales Marin is a Health Support Specialist 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 $34,760.

Latasha Green

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: 2008-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lanette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 041337

Latasha Green is a Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Barry Jones Jr.

Computer Operator III/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: 2023
Position Number: 041553

At Department of Health, Barry Jones Jr. serves as a Computer Operator III within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Donna Desanto

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: 2006-09-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 041557

Donna Desanto works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Donna earned $34,760 in 2026.

Nathalie Plaza

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: 2018-06-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lou R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 041564

Nathalie Plaza works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Nathalie earned $34,760 in 2026.