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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 141

Stacy Mcquaig

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,537

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,537
Hire date: 2015-12-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 004709

Stacy Mcquaig is a Fiscal Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,537.

Ramon Perez Ventura

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,532

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,532
Hire date: 2019-05-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 004160

Ramon Perez Ventura works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Ramon earned $46,532 in 2026.

Guadalupe Escobedo

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,520

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,520
Hire date: 2023-09-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 000433

Guadalupe Escobedo is a Environmental Specialist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,520.

Jennifer Engelson

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,517

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,517
Hire date: 2002-09-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 084195

Jennifer Engelson works as a Administrative Assistant III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. Jennifer earned $46,517 in 2026.

Dianaly Agosto-Torres

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,508

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,508
Hire date: 2016-12-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 003786

Dianaly Agosto-Torres holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,508.

Jaime Roberts

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 005917

At Department of Health, Jaime Roberts serves as a Human Services Program Analyst within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

Jessica Glenn

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Hire date: 2022-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 028597

Jessica Glenn is a Environmental Specialist II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,500.

Letisha Banks

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,500

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Hire date: 2023-10-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5879
Position Number: 035319

Letisha Banks is a Senior Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,500.

Sarai Vargas

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Hire date: 2020-12-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 006986

Sarai Vargas works as a Nutrition Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Sarai earned $46,500 in 2026.

Corinne Eldridge

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 054326

Corinne Eldridge works as a Nutrition Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Corinne earned $46,500 in 2026.

James Chichester

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Hire date: 1998-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 084729

At Department of Health, James Chichester serves as a Accountant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,500.

Dianne Coffey

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,485

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,485
Hire date: 2006-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 029421

At Department of Health, Dianne Coffey serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,485.

Maritere Maysonet

Human Services Program Analyst - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,477

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,477
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 086110

At Department of Health, Maritere Maysonet serves as a Human Services Program Analyst - Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,477.

Mariacristina Javier

Senior Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,473

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,473
Hire date: 2022-11-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6033
Position Number: 000674

Mariacristina Javier holds the role of Senior Health Educator at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,473.

Ethel Ingram

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,473

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $46,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,473
Hire date: 1982-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 053185

At Department of Health, Ethel Ingram serves as a Operations Analyst I within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 1982, they have about 44 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,473.

Shirley Santos Bou

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,461

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,461
Hire date: 2022-05-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 064112

Shirley Santos Bou works as a Nutrition Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Shirley earned $46,461 in 2026.

Dianne Uribe

Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,454

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,454
Hire date: 2019-10-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 081545

Dianne Uribe is a Operations & Management Consultant I - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,454.

Tomachi Ihedoro

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,448

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,448
Hire date: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 006222

At Department of Health, Tomachi Ihedoro serves as a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,448.

Jeremy Racicot

Medical Laboratory Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,438

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $46,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,438
Hire date: 2013-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5070
Position Number: 030232

At Department of Health, Jeremy Racicot serves as a Medical Laboratory Scientist II within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,438.

Princ'Esther Alexandre

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,430

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,430
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 049167

At Department of Health, Princ'Esther Alexandre serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,430.

Wildline Thimothee

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,430

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,430
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 064773

At Department of Health, Wildline Thimothee serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,430.

Cheyla Fernandez Rodriguez

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,424

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,424
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 067237

Cheyla Fernandez Rodriguez is a Accountant I 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 $46,424.

Yanira Bastidas

Health Operations Specialist A-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,423

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,423
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2276
Position Number: 032789

At Department of Health, Yanira Bastidas serves as a Health Operations Specialist A-Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,423.

Deion Mcleod

Publications Production Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,423

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,423
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3720
Position Number: 086468

Deion Mcleod is a Publications Production Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,423.

Lauren Evans

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,415

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,415
Hire date: 2022-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 004699

Lauren Evans works as a Human Services Program Consultant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Lauren earned $46,415 in 2026.

Michelle Kossmann

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,410

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,410
Hire date: 2024-12-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 041339

Michelle Kossmann holds the role of Accountant I 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 $46,410.

Mayrelis Hernandez

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,409

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,409
Hire date: 2006-06-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 045546

Mayrelis Hernandez is a Dental Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,409.

Fontella Hosein

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,408

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $46,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,408
Hire date: 2003-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 083780

Fontella Hosein is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $46,408.

Nancy Mcgowan

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$46,395

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $46,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,395
Hire date: 1990-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 051427

Nancy Mcgowan holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,395.

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.