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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Christopher Aviles

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,333

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $42,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,333
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 007195

Christopher Aviles works as a Regulatory Specialist II for Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $42,333 in 2026.

Annette Hightower

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,324

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,324
Hire date: 2011-12-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 057357

Annette Hightower is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,324.

Angelita Navarro

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,305

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,305
Hire date: 1996-12-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 029391

Angelita Navarro is a Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,305.

Regina Tim

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,301

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,301
Hire date: 1997-01-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 058769

Regina Tim holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,301.

Iraida Kirkby

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,288

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,288
Hire date: 2007-05-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 068973

Iraida Kirkby works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. Iraida earned $42,288 in 2026.

Karen Echeverria

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,288

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,288
Hire date: 2022-05-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 000901

Karen Echeverria is a Administrative Assistant III 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 $42,288.

Katharine Albino-Diaz

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,287

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,287
Hire date: 2003-12-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 002347

At Department of Health, Katharine Albino-Diaz serves as a Human Services Program Consultant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,287.

Ineabelle Schelmety Goitia

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,286

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,286
Hire date: 2023-12-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 029552

Ineabelle Schelmety Goitia works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Ineabelle earned $42,286 in 2026.

Ratha Cardilli

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,284

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,284
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 061986

Ratha Cardilli works as a Health Services Representative for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Ratha earned $42,284 in 2026.

Danay Barreiros

Investigation Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,273

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $42,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,273
Hire date: 2008-05-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8318
Position Number: 085650

Danay Barreiros holds the role of Investigation Specialist II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,273.

Ava Haynes

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,223

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,223
Hire date: 1989-07-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 066665

Ava Haynes works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years) as a salaried employee. Ava earned $42,223 in 2026.

Dawn Easterbrook

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,222

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,222
Hire date: 2011-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 029527

Dawn Easterbrook holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,222.

Elena Barett

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,209

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,209
Hire date: 2008-02-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 054396

At Department of Health, Elena Barett serves as a Fiscal Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,209.

Antrenee Hopkins

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,208

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $42,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,208
Hire date: 2019-07-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 034238

Antrenee Hopkins works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Antrenee earned $42,208 in 2026.

Allison Ebner

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,200
Hire date: 2024-03-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 029360

At Department of Health, Allison Ebner serves as a Nutrition Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,200.

Sara Rivera-Hofer

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,200
Hire date: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 049809

At Department of Health, Sara Rivera-Hofer serves as a Accountant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,200.

Porche Williams

Biological Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,200

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $42,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,200
Hire date: 2024-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5034
Position Number: 069235

Porche Williams holds the role of Biological Scientist II at Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,200.

Bonnie Tyus

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,187

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,187
Hire date: 2015-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 068444

Bonnie Tyus is a Operations Analyst I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,187.

Tania Borrero

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,181

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,181
Hire date: 2008-08-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 043411

Tania Borrero works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Tania earned $42,181 in 2026.

Emma Lopez

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,181

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,181
Hire date: 2008-07-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 085170

Emma Lopez is a Senior Clerk 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 $42,181.

Angela Anderson

Health Operations Specialist A-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,180

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,180
Hire date: 2009-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2276
Position Number: 006480

Angela Anderson works as a Health Operations Specialist A-Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Angela earned $42,180 in 2026.

Alexander Brown

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,179

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,179
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,179
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 085851

At Department of Health, Alexander Brown serves as a Records Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,179.

Laura Crispin

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,179

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,179
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,179
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Esperanza

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 003975

Laura Crispin holds the role of Records Technician 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 $42,179.

Jeannette Maldonado

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,170

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,170
Hire date: 2021-08-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 082468

Jeannette Maldonado works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Jeannette earned $42,170 in 2026.

Kortne Jenkins

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,169

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $42,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,169
Hire date: 2018-03-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 005937

Kortne Jenkins holds the role of Operations Analyst II at Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,169.

Natalie Burleson

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,167

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,167
Hire date: 2025-04-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 065998

Natalie Burleson is a Registered Nurse Specialist 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 $42,167.

Tonita Scott

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,158

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,158
Hire date: 2005-06-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 001923

At Department of Health, Tonita Scott serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,158.

Romano Johnson Ii

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,144

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $42,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,144
Hire date: 2025-06-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 001667

Romano Johnson Ii works as a Human Services Program Consultant I for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Romano earned $42,144 in 2026.

Andrew Spangler

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,132

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,132
Hire date: 2023-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 002831

Andrew Spangler works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Andrew earned $42,132 in 2026.

Irma Pineros

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,109

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,109
Hire date: 2009-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 084566

Irma Pineros is a Dental Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,109.

Alely Mendez

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,103

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,103
Hire date: 1990-08-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 033512

Alely Mendez is a Health Support Specialist 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 $42,103.

Rhonda Kopta

Purchasing Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,097

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,097
Hire date: 2008-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0818
Position Number: 004128

Rhonda Kopta works as a Purchasing Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. Rhonda earned $42,097 in 2026.

Augusta Brown

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,091

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,091
Hire date: 2016-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 053941

Augusta Brown holds the role of Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,091.

Barbara Laurent

Human Services Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,086

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,086
Hire date: 2002-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5868
Position Number: 006342

Barbara Laurent is a Human Services Analyst at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,086.

Debra Saenz

Human Services Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,086

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $42,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,086
Hire date: 1994-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5868
Position Number: 068117

Debra Saenz holds the role of Human Services Analyst at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,086.

Winston Dookhran

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,070

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,070
Hire date: 2010-07-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 060624

Winston Dookhran is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,070.

Madison Howard

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,054

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $42,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,054
Hire date: 2022-10-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 085503

Madison Howard works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Madison earned $42,054 in 2026.

Frank Mercado

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,049

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,049
Hire date: 2022-04-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 063807

Frank Mercado works as a Records Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Frank earned $42,049 in 2026.

Victor Cadiz

Facilities Services Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,033

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,033
Hire date: 2010-12-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0833
Position Number: 067454

Victor Cadiz is a Facilities Services Analyst at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,033.

Zorayda Cruz

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$42,029

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $42,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,029
Hire date: 2013-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 006600

Zorayda Cruz is a Human Services Counselor III at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,029.