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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Cheryl Wilson

Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,393

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,393
Hire date: 2005-04-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 000324

Cheryl Wilson is a Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses 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 $46,393.

Carla Cruz-Chevere

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,391

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,391
Hire date: 2016-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 035795

At Department of Health, Carla Cruz-Chevere serves as a Human Services Program Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,391.

Ashley Harper

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,382

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $46,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,382
Hire date: 2022-02-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 007059

Ashley Harper is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,382.

Carolina Lopez Jaramillo

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,366

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,366
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 005827

Carolina Lopez Jaramillo holds the role of Nutrition Educator 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 $46,366.

Rhonda Gay

Distributed Computer Systems Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,363

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,363
Hire date: 1988-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2052
Position Number: 069471

Rhonda Gay is a Distributed Computer Systems Analyst at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1988 (about 38 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,363.

Danielle Wright

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,357

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,357
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 054645

At Department of Health, Danielle Wright serves as a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,357.

Angela Elie

Biological Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,356

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,356
Hire date: 2012-10-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5034
Position Number: 063070

Angela Elie works as a Biological Scientist II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. Angela earned $46,356 in 2026.

Dylan Sox

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,349

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,349
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 000224

Dylan Sox holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,349.

Isabel Guerreiro

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,329

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,329
Hire date: 2007-04-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 084775

Isabel Guerreiro holds the role of Nutrition Educator at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,329.

Carly Lovallo

Health Program Educator A/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,320

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,320
Hire date: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4956
Position Number: 029500

At Department of Health, Carly Lovallo serves as a Health Program Educator A within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,320.

Diego Gonzalez

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,319

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,319
Hire date: 2013-03-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 002000

Diego Gonzalez works as a Health Services Representative for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Diego earned $46,319 in 2026.

Liza Miranda-Serrano

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,310

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $46,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,310
Hire date: 1995-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083687

Liza Miranda-Serrano is a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,310.

Doris Garcia

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,308

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $46,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,308
Hire date: 2024-05-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 001611

Doris Garcia holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,308.

Gail Stein

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,308

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,308
Hire date: 2016-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 084875

Gail Stein holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II 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 $46,308.

Elena Ramirez

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,308

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $46,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,308
Hire date: 2025-11-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 081015

At Department of Health, Elena Ramirez serves as a Government Operations Consultant II within Community Health Promotion. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,308.

Amber Peters

Government Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,302

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $46,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,302
Hire date: 2021-11-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2224
Position Number: 007284

Amber Peters works as a Government Analyst I for Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Amber earned $46,302 in 2026.

Martha Fajardo

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,301

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,301
Hire date: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 085071

Martha Fajardo holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,301.

Kerline Maingrette

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2021-04-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 049727

Kerline Maingrette works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Kerline earned $46,298 in 2026.

Maria Mejia

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2008-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 001782

Maria Mejia works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Maria earned $46,298 in 2026.

Cathrine Romany-Gayle

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2022-03-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 004158

Cathrine Romany-Gayle is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,298.

Enese Richburg

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2021-06-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 004779

Enese Richburg holds the role of Health Support Specialist 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 $46,298.

Latoya Lopez

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2022-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 043456

Latoya Lopez works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Latoya earned $46,298 in 2026.

Markesha Burgess

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 1994-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 084131

Markesha Burgess holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,298.

Wenda Pierre Charles

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 084584

Wenda Pierre Charles works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Wenda earned $46,298 in 2026.

Colette Fontaine

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2004-11-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 027109

At Department of Health, Colette Fontaine serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,298.

Edelyne Louis

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2003-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 034291

Edelyne Louis holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,298.

Ann Chin Robinson

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2002-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 067334

Ann Chin Robinson is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,298.

Aldenice Cardoso

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,298

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,298
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 027143

Aldenice Cardoso is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,298.

Thasa Horne

Dental Assistant Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,293

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,293
Hire date: 2011-02-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5638
Position Number: 001856

Thasa Horne holds the role of Dental Assistant Supervisor - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,293.

Jordan Fernstrom

Training Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,285

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,285
Hire date: 2020-11-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kristine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1322
Position Number: 027935

Jordan Fernstrom holds the role of Training Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,285.

Philip Holmes

Training Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,285

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,285
Hire date: 2024-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1322
Position Number: 084642

Philip Holmes works as a Training Specialist I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Philip earned $46,285 in 2026.

Kathy Myers

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,278

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,278
Hire date: 1987-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 028098

Kathy Myers is a Records Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,278.

Timothy Case

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,272

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,272
Hire date: 2004-06-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 064989

At Department of Health, Timothy Case serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,272.

Justin Gajewski

Biological Scientist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,261

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,261
Hire date: 2023-05-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 058530

Justin Gajewski works as a Biological Scientist III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Justin earned $46,261 in 2026.

Laura Berg-Taylor

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,250

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,250
Hire date: 2006-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 054519

Laura Berg-Taylor holds the role of Human Services Counselor II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,250.

Nyali Valdes

Biological Scientist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,232

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,232
Hire date: 2015-08-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 086097

Nyali Valdes is a Biological Scientist III at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,232.

Eveliz Arroyo

Health Services Manager A-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,219

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,219
Hire date: 2001-06-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9139
Position Number: 082993

Eveliz Arroyo is a Health Services Manager A-Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,219.

Kimberly Thomas

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,200
Hire date: 1999-10-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 001416

At Department of Health, Kimberly Thomas serves as a Human Services Program Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,200.

Billie Owens

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,200
Hire date: 2003-05-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 082481

At Department of Health, Billie Owens serves as a Human Services Program Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,200.

Gamil Castro

Health Educator Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,200
Hire date: 2023-12-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6036
Position Number: 051471

Gamil Castro holds the role of Health Educator Consultant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,200.