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 147

Erick Scharf

Distributed Computer Systems Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,290

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,290
Hire date: 2023-03-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2052
Position Number: 003206

Erick Scharf works as a Distributed Computer Systems Analyst for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Erick earned $45,290 in 2026.

Christopher Kelleher

Purchasing Agent III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,290

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,290
Hire date: 2024-06-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0815
Position Number: 069352

Christopher Kelleher works as a Purchasing Agent III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $45,290 in 2026.

Debbie Juario

Health Educator Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,287

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,287
Hire date: 2018-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6036
Position Number: 068875

Debbie Juario holds the role of Health Educator Consultant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,287.

Joan King

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,286

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,286
Hire date: 2008-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Francett

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 000580

Joan King holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,286.

Hana Poole

Senior Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,277
Hire date: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6033
Position Number: 049924

Hana Poole is a Senior Health Educator at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,277.

Denis Plancher

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,277

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,277
Hire date: 2002-02-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 081888

Denis Plancher works as a Human Services Program Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Denis earned $45,277 in 2026.

Francisco Barriosquinones

Human Services Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,264

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,264
Hire date: 2022-04-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5868
Position Number: 004656

Francisco Barriosquinones works as a Human Services Analyst for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Francisco earned $45,264 in 2026.

Linda Sanders

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,251

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $45,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,251
Hire date: 2001-06-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 031350

Linda Sanders is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,251.

Brandy Cole

Office Operations Manager I - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,243

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,243
Hire date: 2018-08-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0162
Position Number: 028083

Brandy Cole holds the role of Office Operations Manager I - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,243.

Nery Pereira

Office Operations Manager I - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,243

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,243
Hire date: 2019-09-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0162
Position Number: 028262

At Department of Health, Nery Pereira serves as a Office Operations Manager I - Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,243.

Jean Gabin

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,236

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,236
Hire date: 2004-07-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 030869

Jean Gabin is a Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,236.

Maria Luna

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,235

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,235
Hire date: 1988-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 069740

Maria Luna works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service as a salaried employee. Maria earned $45,235 in 2026.

Payton Hart

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,228

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,228
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 051268

Payton Hart is a Human Services Program Analyst at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,228.

William Palitto

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,226

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,226
Hire date: 1987-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 082519

William Palitto works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1987, they have about 39 years of service as a salaried employee. William earned $45,226 in 2026.

Barbara Swartwood

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,225

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,225
Hire date: 2016-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5600
Position Number: 026911

At Department of Health, Barbara Swartwood serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,225.

Miranda Sava

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,200

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $45,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,200
Hire date: 2025-06-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 028288

Miranda Sava is a Administrative Assistant III at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,200.

Gabriela Mastacan

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,192

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,192
Hire date: 2013-09-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 082902

Gabriela Mastacan works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Gabriela earned $45,192 in 2026.

Alimaris Gomez

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,192

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,192
Hire date: 2013-09-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 084618

Alimaris Gomez works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Alimaris earned $45,192 in 2026.

David Dekmar

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,187

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,187
Hire date: 2010-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 086478

David Dekmar is a Fiscal Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,187.

Helen Mores

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,185

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $45,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,185
Hire date: 1996-03-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001521

Helen Mores works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service as a salaried employee. Helen earned $45,185 in 2026.

Robin Grieves

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,185

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,185
Hire date: 1994-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 063754

Robin Grieves works as a Human Services Program Consultant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. Robin earned $45,185 in 2026.

Yolanda Jones

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,185

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,185
Hire date: 1988-10-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 065390

Yolanda Jones holds the role of Human Services Program Consultant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1988 (about 38 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,185.

Odean Hall

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,184

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,184
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 081767

Odean Hall is a Human Services Program Consultant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,184.

Noemi Presutti

Financial Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,169

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,169
Hire date: 2023-11-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1712
Position Number: 061276

Noemi Presutti is a Financial Counselor 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 $45,169.

Noe Zamora

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,169

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,169
Hire date: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 067353

At Department of Health, Noe Zamora serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,169.

Carolina Yanguma

Health Information Specialist Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,165

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,165
Hire date: 2025-07-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5672
Position Number: 054500

Carolina Yanguma works as a Health Information Specialist Supervisor - Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Carolina earned $45,165 in 2026.

Geraldine Franco Pena

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,160

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,160
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5879
Position Number: 080235

Geraldine Franco Pena holds the role of Senior Human Services Program Specialist 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 $45,160.

Elvis Gonzalez Aldana

Medical Disability Examiner/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,110

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $45,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,110
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3471
Position Number: 083664

Elvis Gonzalez Aldana is a Medical Disability Examiner at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,110.

Carmen Otero

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,100

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,100
Hire date: 2012-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 069404

Carmen Otero is a Accountant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,100.

Claudette Buchanan

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,098

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,098
Hire date: 2007-03-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 003506

At Department of Health, Claudette Buchanan serves as a Nutrition Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,098.

Kathryn Owen

Administrative Assistant I - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,083

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,083
Hire date: 1985-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 045523

Kathryn Owen holds the role of Administrative Assistant I - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1985, they have about 41 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,083.

Caroline Taveras Butler

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,080

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,080
Hire date: 2017-07-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 066209

Caroline Taveras Butler holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,080.

Porscha Tolbert

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,079

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,079
Hire date: 2021-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jenae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 005789

Porscha Tolbert is a Nutrition Educator 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 $45,079.

Daniel Simoes Couto

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,079

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,079
Hire date: 2023-11-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 041204

Daniel Simoes Couto works as a Nutrition Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Daniel earned $45,079 in 2026.

Lolita Rivera

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,068

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,068
Hire date: 1999-05-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 006091

Lolita Rivera is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,068.

Michael Cash

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,061

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $45,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,061
Hire date: 2024-01-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 005485

At Department of Health, Michael Cash serves as a Government Operations Consultant II within Statewide Health Support Service. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,061.

Arlene Cardona

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,061

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $45,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,061
Hire date: 2022-07-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 053942

Arlene Cardona 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 $45,061.

Taylor Guy

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,060

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $45,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,060
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 001572

Taylor Guy is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,060.

Fredrica Willis

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,060

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $45,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,060
Hire date: 2024-06-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 001648

Fredrica Willis works as a Government Operations Consultant II for Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Fredrica earned $45,060 in 2026.

Mary Hernandez Parra

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$45,060

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $45,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,060
Hire date: 2023-09-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 002570

At Department of Health, Mary Hernandez Parra serves as a Government Operations Consultant II within Statewide Health Support Service. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,060.