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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Cynthia Saint Pierre

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,266

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,266
Hire date: 2022-10-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 003139

Cynthia Saint Pierre holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,266.

Jonathan Harper

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,266

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,266
Hire date: 2022-01-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 051087

Jonathan Harper holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,266.

Christine Mullally

Senior Community Health Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,253

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,253
Hire date: 2016-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5325
Position Number: 006349

At Department of Health, Christine Mullally serves as a Senior Community Health Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,253.

Lori Bighems

Senior Community Health Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,246

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,246
Hire date: 2022-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5325
Position Number: 006153

At Department of Health, Lori Bighems serves as a Senior Community Health Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,246.

Jo Windham

Senior Community Health Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,246

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,246
Hire date: 2020-07-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5325
Position Number: 068616

At Department of Health, Jo Windham serves as a Senior Community Health Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,246.

Brittney Orshall

Senior Community Health Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,246

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,246
Hire date: 2022-08-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5325
Position Number: 051037

Brittney Orshall works as a Senior Community Health Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Brittney earned $51,246 in 2026.

Alma Nava

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,243

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,243
Hire date: 1993-03-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5879
Position Number: 084180

Alma Nava works as a Senior Human Services Program Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1993 (about 33 years) as a salaried employee. Alma earned $51,243 in 2026.

Sharon Simek

Purchasing Specialist Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,236

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,236
Hire date: 2003-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0819
Position Number: 051133

Sharon Simek is a Purchasing Specialist Supervisor - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,236.

Carlos Cruz

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,214

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,214
Hire date: 2002-07-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 028791

Carlos Cruz is a Environmental Specialist II 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 $51,214.

Hollie Jenkins

Senior Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,198

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,198
Hire date: 2011-02-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6033
Position Number: 084243

Hollie Jenkins holds the role of Senior Health Educator at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,198.

Jessica Przybysz-Clark

Senior Health Educator - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,186

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,186
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6033
Position Number: 003436

Jessica Przybysz-Clark works as a Senior Health Educator - Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Jessica earned $51,186 in 2026.

Kendra Randall

Inspector Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,171

Sub-department: Medical Marijuana Regulation
Base pay: $51,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,171
Hire date: 2021-05-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2240
Position Number: 007065

Kendra Randall is a Inspector Specialist at Department of Health within Medical Marijuana Regulation. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,171.

Gretel Caceres

Health Consultant A/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,156

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,156
Hire date: 2002-10-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2258
Position Number: 051340

Gretel Caceres works as a Health Consultant A for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Gretel earned $51,156 in 2026.

Jackline Gerges

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,150

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $51,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,150
Hire date: 2017-05-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 000069

Jackline Gerges holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,150.

Geovanna Sarnelli

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,150

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,150
Hire date: 2021-05-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 006287

Geovanna Sarnelli is a Administrative Assistant II - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,150.

Amanda Montes

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,150

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,150
Hire date: 2012-05-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 028709

Amanda Montes holds the role of Administrative Assistant II - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,150.

Dayna Brooks

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,149

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,149
Hire date: 2020-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 000644

Dayna Brooks works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Dayna earned $51,149 in 2026.

Sam Keshavarzi

Government Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,149

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $51,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,149
Hire date: 2019-12-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2224
Position Number: 006510

Sam Keshavarzi is a Government Analyst I at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,149.

Nora Santora

Purchasing Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,149

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,149
Hire date: 1992-10-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ivette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0816
Position Number: 086037

Nora Santora is a Purchasing Supervisor - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1992, they have about 34 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,149.

Chantay Owens

Human Services Counselor Ii-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,149

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,149
Hire date: 2014-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latanya

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 003394

Chantay Owens works as a Human Services Counselor Ii-Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. Chantay earned $51,149 in 2026.

Michael Dukes

Family Services Counselor Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,149

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,149
Hire date: 2015-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5992
Position Number: 029275

At Department of Health, Michael Dukes serves as a Family Services Counselor Supervisor - Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,149.

Zenobia Jenkins

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,147

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,147
Hire date: 2018-01-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 086016

Zenobia Jenkins works as a Accountant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Zenobia earned $51,147 in 2026.

Erin Arnold

Medical Laboratory Scientist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,139

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $51,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,139
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5071
Position Number: 007117

Erin Arnold holds the role of Medical Laboratory Scientist III at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,139.

Lisa Makal

Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,131

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,131
Hire date: 1996-12-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 029295

Lisa Makal holds the role of Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,131.

Dulce Calva

Dental Hygienist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,124

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,124
Hire date: 2015-07-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5641
Position Number: 000909

Dulce Calva holds the role of Dental Hygienist 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 $51,124.

Kendal Tepp

Biological Scientist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,110

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,110
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 035676

Kendal Tepp is a Biological Scientist III 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 $51,110.

April Ganzy

Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,106

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,106
Hire date: 2018-09-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alicia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 004774

April Ganzy works as a Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. April earned $51,106 in 2026.

Ronald Anderson

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,083

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,083
Hire date: 2004-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 082598

Ronald Anderson is a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,083.

Ana Fitzgerald

Health Information Manager - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,075

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,075
Hire date: 2008-02-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5678
Position Number: 041870

Ana Fitzgerald is a Health Information Manager - Ses 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 $51,075.

Tracina Bush

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,073

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $51,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,073
Hire date: 1996-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 047949

Tracina Bush is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,073.

Tamara Borders

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,063

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,063
Hire date: 2017-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 084353

Tamara Borders is a Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,063.

Katya Navas

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,048

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,048
Hire date: 2014-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 038855

Katya Navas holds the role of Accountant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,048.

Ismet Cortina

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,045

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,045
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alfredo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 082925

Ismet Cortina works as a Administrative Assistant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Ismet earned $51,045 in 2026.

John Wanecski

Operations Services Manager - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,007

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $51,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,007
Hire date: 2016-04-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5768
Position Number: 084015

John Wanecski works as a Operations Services Manager - Ses for Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. John earned $51,007 in 2026.

Liancy Casanova

Biological Scientist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,003

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,003
Hire date: 2025-01-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5035
Position Number: 045810

Liancy Casanova works as a Biological Scientist III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Liancy earned $51,003 in 2026.

Sparkle Evans

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,001

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $51,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,001
Hire date: 2024-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 000846

At Department of Health, Sparkle Evans serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Child Specl Health Care. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,001.

Delaney Wildermuth

Planning Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2336
Position Number: 000522

Delaney Wildermuth works as a Planning Consultant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Delaney earned $51,000 in 2026.

Margarita Cisneros

Office Operations Manager II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Hire date: 1996-02-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0165
Position Number: 001837

At Department of Health, Margarita Cisneros serves as a Office Operations Manager II - Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,000.

Crystal Mccray

Community Health Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Hire date: 1998-03-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5324
Position Number: 002095

Crystal Mccray is a Community Health Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.

Calandra Walker

Program Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$51,000

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Hire date: 1995-07-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6845
Position Number: 007235

Calandra Walker is a Program Analyst II at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.