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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Pamelia Thomas

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,471

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,471
Hire date: 2002-07-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 030647

Pamelia Thomas holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,471.

Diana Avila

Records Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,454

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,454
Hire date: 2014-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 081518

At Department of Health, Diana Avila serves as a Records Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,454.

Rony William

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,453

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,453
Hire date: 2007-02-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 064300

Rony William holds the role of Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,453.

Virely Colon

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,446

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,446
Hire date: 2005-07-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 029311

Virely Colon holds the role of Dental Assistant 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 $40,446.

Candia Hodges

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,411

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,411
Hire date: 2024-05-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Camalia Ava

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 049856

Candia Hodges works as a Nutrition Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Candia earned $40,411 in 2026.

Edele Louis

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,403

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,403
Hire date: 2005-03-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 006482

Edele Louis holds the role of Human Services Counselor II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,403.

Maria Mancilla

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,403

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,403
Hire date: 2010-05-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Magdalena

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 058937

Maria Mancilla is a Records Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,403.

Doris Smith

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,402

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,402
Hire date: 2013-05-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 085200

Doris Smith holds the role of Human Services Counselor II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,402.

Lizbeth Hernandez Ramos

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,390

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,390
Hire date: 2021-03-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 004636

At Department of Health, Lizbeth Hernandez Ramos serves as a Human Services Program Analyst within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,390.

Diane Cuchens

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,389

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,389
Hire date: 2012-11-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 002238

Diane Cuchens holds the role of Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,389.

Teresa Jennings

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,381

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,381
Hire date: 2025-03-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 057476

Teresa Jennings holds the role of Health Educator 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 $40,381.

Alexandra Pattillo

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,379

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,379
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 054155

Alexandra Pattillo works as a Health Services Representative for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Alexandra earned $40,379 in 2026.

Brandi Gill

Senior Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,367

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,367
Hire date: 2002-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6033
Position Number: 006054

Brandi Gill works as a Senior Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Brandi earned $40,367 in 2026.

Tammy Palmerton

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,365

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,365
Hire date: 2018-02-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 001938

Tammy Palmerton works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Tammy earned $40,365 in 2026.

Guillermo Corvo

Storekeeper I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,349

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,349
Hire date: 2017-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0918
Position Number: 065028

At Department of Health, Guillermo Corvo serves as a Storekeeper I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,349.

Dylan Kash

Administrative Secretary/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,344

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,344
Hire date: 2023-06-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 082982

Dylan Kash is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,344.

Micayla Esposito

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,344

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,344
Hire date: 2023-04-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 045617

Micayla Esposito holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,344.

Luisa Ingunza

Health Education Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,337

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,337
Hire date: 2021-05-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6042
Position Number: 051650

Luisa Ingunza holds the role of Health Education Supervisor - Ses 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 $40,337.

Paola Vega-Ramos

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,330

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $40,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,330
Hire date: 2015-08-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001663

Paola Vega-Ramos holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,330.

Violet Allen

Computer Programmer Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,327

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,327
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Snow

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2102
Position Number: 006277

Violet Allen works as a Computer Programmer Analyst I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Violet earned $40,327 in 2026.

David Arndt

Storekeeper II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,323

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,323
Hire date: 2013-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 002556

David Arndt works as a Storekeeper II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. David earned $40,323 in 2026.

Patrick Gallagher

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 005796

At Department of Health, Patrick Gallagher serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,321.

Shanae Weems

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2024-06-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 000799

Shanae Weems is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.

Nyja Maxwell

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2022-02-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007277

Nyja Maxwell works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Nyja earned $40,321 in 2026.

Payal Mistry

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2024-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007470

At Department of Health, Payal Mistry serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,321.

Michael Griffin

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2022-11-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007278

Michael Griffin works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $40,321 in 2026.

Courtney Duncan

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2009-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007276

Courtney Duncan holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,321.

Desiree Rogers

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2015-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001516

Desiree Rogers is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.

Shelley Fay

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2025-02-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001561

Shelley Fay is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.

Lisset Tosoni Bonetti

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2015-12-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001656

Lisset Tosoni Bonetti is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.

Gawdy Lajara Read

Human Services Counselor I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Grismel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5934
Position Number: 004480

Gawdy Lajara Read is a Human Services Counselor I 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 $40,321.

Marissa Hernandez

Accounting Services Analyst A/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2022-10-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4947
Position Number: 005516

Marissa Hernandez works as a Accounting Services Analyst A for Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Marissa earned $40,321 in 2026.

Emily Frost

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2024-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 005466

At Department of Health, Emily Frost serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,321.

Justin Green

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007083

Justin Green holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,321.

Ahna Ivester

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2021-11-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007133

At Department of Health, Ahna Ivester serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Medical Marijuana Regulation. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,321.

Chelsea Stallworth

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2023-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007279

Chelsea Stallworth is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.

Michael Jefferson Jr

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2009-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007426

Michael Jefferson Jr works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Michael earned $40,321 in 2026.

December Robinson

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007492

December Robinson works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. December earned $40,321 in 2026.

Marilou Lagazon

Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2021-01-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 026150

Marilou Lagazon holds the role of Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,321.

Jessenia Vazquez

Human Services Counselor I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,321

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,321
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5934
Position Number: 029149

Jessenia Vazquez works as a Human Services Counselor I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Jessenia earned $40,321 in 2026.