Florida / Department of Health

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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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Duane Smith

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,636

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,636
Hire date: 1989-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 085370

Duane Smith holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1989, they have about 37 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,636.

Christella Joseph

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,625

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,625
Hire date: 2021-01-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 001835

At Department of Health, Christella Joseph serves as a Health Services Representative within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,625.

Keisy Almejeira

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,625

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,625
Hire date: 2022-06-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 027264

Keisy Almejeira works as a Health Services Representative for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Keisy earned $43,625 in 2026.

Nimisha Dabhi Armas

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,624

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,624
Hire date: 2009-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rambhai

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 082173

Nimisha Dabhi Armas is a Administrative Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,624.

Ludivina Hernandez

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,587

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,587
Hire date: 2021-12-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 031475

Ludivina Hernandez works as a Accountant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Ludivina earned $43,587 in 2026.

Hayley Hopkins

Human Services Program Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,585

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,585
Hire date: 2020-11-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5919
Position Number: 004907

Hayley Hopkins holds the role of Human Services Program Consultant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,585.

Jhamal Heard

Biological Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,582

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,582
Hire date: 2020-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Akil

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5034
Position Number: 002012

Jhamal Heard holds the role of Biological Scientist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,582.

Darrell Sheffield

Senior Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,582

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,582
Hire date: 2014-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Martel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5874
Position Number: 081762

Darrell Sheffield holds the role of Senior Human Services Program Analyst 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 $43,582.

Lawanda Bell

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,581

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $43,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,581
Hire date: 2004-06-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 082262

Lawanda Bell holds the role of Operations Analyst II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,581.

Ronald Smith

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,580

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,580
Hire date: 2018-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jeffrey

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 029145

At Department of Health, Ronald Smith serves as a Human Services Program Analyst within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,580.

Jennifer Givens

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,560

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $43,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,560
Hire date: 2022-03-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 000676

Jennifer Givens is a Administrative Assistant II at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,560.

Matthew Wade

Medical Laboratory Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,549

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $43,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,549
Hire date: 2024-02-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5070
Position Number: 039014

Matthew Wade holds the role of Medical Laboratory Scientist II at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,549.

Kathy Pizano

Purchasing Agent II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,527

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,527
Hire date: 1981-08-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0812
Position Number: 058691

Kathy Pizano is a Purchasing Agent II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 45 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,527.

Donna Burns

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,525

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,525
Hire date: 2017-06-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 007039

At Department of Health, Donna Burns serves as a Health Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,525.

Corey Moss

Purchasing Agent III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,518

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,518
Hire date: 2023-10-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0815
Position Number: 049858

At Department of Health, Corey Moss serves as a Purchasing Agent III within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,518.

Jennifer Bellew

Legal Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,516

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $43,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,516
Hire date: 2023-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3126
Position Number: 083972

Jennifer Bellew is a Legal Assistant at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,516.

Mary Charlot Aladin

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,511

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,511
Hire date: 1996-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 065134

Mary Charlot Aladin is a Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,511.

Rachel Henson

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,503

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,503
Hire date: 2016-06-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 003629

At Department of Health, Rachel Henson serves as a Nutrition Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,503.

Dalila Mumic

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,500
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 005733

Dalila Mumic is a Nutrition Educator 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 $43,500.

Luci Long

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,500
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 066833

Luci Long is a Nutrition Educator at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,500.

Merissa Spence

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,500
Hire date: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 043931

Merissa Spence holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,500.

Angie Galvez Ardon

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,500
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 081447

Angie Galvez Ardon holds the role of Nutrition Educator 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 $43,500.

Nairol Del Rosario

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,500
Hire date: 2024-09-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 081753

Nairol Del Rosario works as a Nutrition Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Nairol earned $43,500 in 2026.

Steven Adams

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,500
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 085189

Steven Adams is a Environmental Specialist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,500.

Blanca Flores-Diaz

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,495

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,495
Hire date: 2001-08-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 001046

At Department of Health, Blanca Flores-Diaz serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,495.

Leonel Godoy Tello

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,489

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,489
Hire date: 2021-09-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 033686

Leonel Godoy Tello holds the role of Administrative Assistant II - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,489.

Teresa Lynn Pridgen

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,480

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,480
Hire date: 2001-08-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 068251

Teresa Lynn Pridgen works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years) as a salaried employee. Teresa earned $43,480 in 2026.

Rebecca Shirah

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,480

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,480
Hire date: 2005-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 081381

Rebecca Shirah works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. Rebecca earned $43,480 in 2026.

Juan Rodriguez

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,467

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $43,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,467
Hire date: 2023-04-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 037441

Juan Rodriguez works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Juan earned $43,467 in 2026.

Ashley Lester

General Services Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,466

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $43,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,466
Hire date: 2012-12-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4943
Position Number: 083982

Ashley Lester is a General Services Analyst at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,466.

Ruth Morehouse

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,448

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,448
Hire date: 1990-10-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 036588

At Department of Health, Ruth Morehouse serves as a Health Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,448.

Kimberley Platt

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,439

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,439
Hire date: 2022-11-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 003466

Kimberley Platt works as a Accountant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Kimberley earned $43,439 in 2026.

Kristi Brault

Senior Clerical Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,429

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,429
Hire date: 1994-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0008
Position Number: 004614

Kristi Brault works as a Senior Clerical Supervisor - Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years as a salaried employee. Kristi earned $43,429 in 2026.

Paulo Suarez Forero

Accountant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,425

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,425
Hire date: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 006975

Paulo Suarez Forero holds the role of Accountant III 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 $43,425.

Nicole Groff

Records Management Analyst - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,419

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,419
Hire date: 2022-08-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2208
Position Number: 085432

At Department of Health, Nicole Groff serves as a Records Management Analyst - Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,419.

Maria Del Socorro Caanen

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,369

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,369
Hire date: 2004-03-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 000320

Maria Del Socorro Caanen works as a Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. Maria earned $43,369 in 2026.

Reza Taghiof

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,369

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,369
Hire date: 2022-01-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 043340

At Department of Health, Reza Taghiof serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,369.

Jacob Perry

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,369

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,369
Hire date: 2024-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 067440

At Department of Health, Jacob Perry serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,369.

David Ross

Budget Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,366

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,366
Hire date: 2005-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1686
Position Number: 003052

David Ross is a Budget Analyst at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,366.

Carol An Nacario

Accounting Clerk III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$43,345

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $43,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,345
Hire date: 2024-10-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1419
Position Number: 028422

Carol An Nacario holds the role of Accounting Clerk III at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,345.