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

Page 1

Samantha Gourzong

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,301

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,301
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 084237

At Department of Health, Samantha Gourzong serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,301.

Joan Wilson-Martin

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,301

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,301
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 005800

Joan Wilson-Martin holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,301.

Merlinda Borgersen

Senior Public Health Nutritionist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,294

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,294
Hire date: 1993-10-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5218
Position Number: 086605

At Department of Health, Merlinda Borgersen serves as a Senior Public Health Nutritionist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,294.

Natalia Puentes

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,291

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $47,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,291
Hire date: 2025-07-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 082213

Natalia Puentes holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,291.

Michele Presley

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,281

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,281
Hire date: 2012-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 003556

Michele Presley works as a Senior Registered Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years as a salaried employee. Michele earned $47,281 in 2026.

Rusty Kitchens

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,278

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,278
Hire date: 2003-06-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 031308

Rusty Kitchens works as a Environmental Specialist II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service as a salaried employee. Rusty earned $47,278 in 2026.

Tonda Kelley

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2020-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dixon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 003563

Tonda Kelley holds the role of Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,277.

Ashley Carter

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2014-01-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 003564

Ashley Carter holds the role of Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,277.

Phyllis Graham

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2017-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 003568

Phyllis Graham is a Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,277.

Michelle Logan

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2007-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 005732

Michelle Logan works as a Senior Registered Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Michelle earned $47,277 in 2026.

Melody Alt

Senior Community Health Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2006-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5325
Position Number: 029919

Melody Alt is a Senior Community Health Nurse 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 $47,277.

Rebecca Warren

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2023-10-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 029924

Rebecca Warren works as a Senior Registered Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Rebecca earned $47,277 in 2026.

Banke Ayileka

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 1994-04-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 086040

Banke Ayileka works as a Senior Registered Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. Banke earned $47,277 in 2026.

Loriann Jones Williams

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2019-07-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 001886

Loriann Jones Williams holds the role of Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,277.

Tambra Busjahn

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2022-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 036604

At Department of Health, Tambra Busjahn serves as a Senior Registered Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,277.

Lisa Beabout

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2013-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 084236

Lisa Beabout works as a Senior Registered Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Lisa earned $47,277 in 2026.

Willie Clowers

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,277
Hire date: 2015-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5292
Position Number: 069428

Willie Clowers holds the role of Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,277.

Alexandra Trias-Ogrodnik

Purchasing Agent I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,269

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,269
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0809
Position Number: 085248

Alexandra Trias-Ogrodnik is a Purchasing Agent 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 $47,269.

John Hoffman

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2022-08-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083448

John Hoffman works as a Medical Disability Examiner for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. John earned $47,263 in 2026.

Tamika Gearing

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 1999-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083927

Tamika Gearing works as a Medical Disability Examiner for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. Tamika earned $47,263 in 2026.

Jessica Brunet

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2010-12-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083933

Jessica Brunet is a Medical Disability Examiner at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,263.

Alesha West

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2021-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Domonique

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083898

Alesha West holds the role of Medical Disability Examiner at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,263.

Angela Lyons

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2013-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hemenez

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 005104

Angela Lyons is a Medical Disability Examiner at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,263.

Valeria Torres

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2022-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 006804

Valeria Torres works as a Medical Disability Examiner for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Valeria earned $47,263 in 2026.

Sheila Ledesma

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2010-10-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 006813

Sheila Ledesma is a Medical Disability Examiner at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,263.

Diva Soares

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2014-03-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 006816

At Department of Health, Diva Soares serves as a Medical Disability Examiner within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,263.

Zheila Ariza

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2007-12-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083363

Zheila Ariza holds the role of Medical Disability Examiner at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,263.

Randall Marucco

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 1984-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083439

Randall Marucco holds the role of Medical Disability Examiner at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 1984, they have about 42 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,263.

Lataurius Lawrence

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2023-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Clarashia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 005255

Lataurius Lawrence works as a Medical Disability Examiner for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Lataurius earned $47,263 in 2026.

Reuben Patrick

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,263

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,263
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: St Clair

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083716

Reuben Patrick works as a Medical Disability Examiner for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Reuben earned $47,263 in 2026.

Irany Guimares

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 2020-07-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 036902

At Department of Health, Irany Guimares serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,259.

Shirley Boy

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 1995-08-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 054605

Shirley Boy is a Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,259.

Mayra Medina

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 2018-03-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 036764

Mayra Medina works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Mayra earned $47,259 in 2026.

Sarah Cornett

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 2015-12-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 045259

Sarah Cornett is a Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,259.

Roseline Duberceau

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 054915

At Department of Health, Roseline Duberceau serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,259.

Giovanie Laurent

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 2014-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 003536

Giovanie Laurent holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,259.

Janitza Kamperveen

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 045022

At Department of Health, Janitza Kamperveen serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,259.

Claudia Fernandez

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,259

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,259
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 051096

At Department of Health, Claudia Fernandez serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,259.

Alejia Johnson

Medical Disability Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,258

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $47,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,258
Hire date: 2024-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3472
Position Number: 083402

Alejia Johnson is a Medical Disability Program Specialist at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,258.

Kerryann Polanco

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$47,257

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $47,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,257
Hire date: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 082446

Kerryann Polanco works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Kerryann earned $47,257 in 2026.