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 152

Cheryl Wilson

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,801

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,801
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,801
Hire date: 2017-07-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 051165

Cheryl Wilson works as a Accountant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. Cheryl earned $44,801 in 2026.

Megan White

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,796

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,796
Hire date: 2022-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 031047

At Department of Health, Megan White serves as a Human Services Program Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,796.

Belia Aguirre

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,788

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,788
Hire date: 1986-01-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 001239

At Department of Health, Belia Aguirre serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1986 (about 40 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,788.

Catherine Windsor

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,787

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,787
Hire date: 2013-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001223

Catherine Windsor is a Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,787.

Mariely Mujica Perez

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,787

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $44,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,787
Hire date: 2011-09-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 001532

Mariely Mujica Perez holds the role of Human Services Program Consultant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,787.

Lotoriea Burke

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,787

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,787
Hire date: 1999-06-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 063889

At Department of Health, Lotoriea Burke serves as a Human Services Program Consultant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,787.

Luz Martinez Rivera

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,787

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,787
Hire date: 2006-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 082364

Luz Martinez Rivera works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Luz earned $44,787 in 2026.

Lisette Cardona

Senior Clerical Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,782

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,782
Hire date: 2007-08-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0008
Position Number: 005701

Lisette Cardona works as a Senior Clerical Supervisor - Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. Lisette earned $44,782 in 2026.

Jacobina Darku

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,775

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,775
Hire date: 2022-09-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Adwoa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 003776

Jacobina Darku holds the role of Nutrition Educator 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 $44,775.

Neosie Morris

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,775

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,775
Hire date: 2024-04-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 004816

At Department of Health, Neosie Morris serves as a Nutrition Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,775.

Michael Bratcher

Accountant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,775

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,775
Hire date: 2016-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Austin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 003783

Michael Bratcher holds the role of Accountant III 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 $44,775.

Maria Marquez

Accountant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,775

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,775
Hire date: 2019-07-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Amparo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 081988

Maria Marquez holds the role of Accountant III at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,775.

Samantha Higgins

Medical Technologist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,771

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,771
Hire date: 2021-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lizbeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5603
Position Number: 045791

At Department of Health, Samantha Higgins serves as a Medical Technologist II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,771.

Amy Gardner

Medical Laboratory Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,761

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $44,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,761
Hire date: 1997-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5070
Position Number: 026260

Amy Gardner is a Medical Laboratory Scientist II at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,761.

Maria Santoyo

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,752

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,752
Hire date: 2006-06-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 001215

Maria Santoyo works as a Human Services Program Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. Maria earned $44,752 in 2026.

Catherine Guyton

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,748

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,748
Hire date: 1997-12-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 004442

Catherine Guyton holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,748.

Tredina Jackson

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,748

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,748
Hire date: 2019-04-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kertrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 054344

Tredina Jackson is a Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,748.

Leslievette Garcia

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,747

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,747
Hire date: 2023-01-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 041895

Leslievette Garcia is a Health Services Representative 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 $44,747.

Michelle Abarientos

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,747

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,747
Hire date: 2009-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leron

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 081080

Michelle Abarientos works as a Human Services Counselor II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. Michelle earned $44,747 in 2026.

Hope Williams

Environmental Health Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,731

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,731
Hire date: 2007-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8857
Position Number: 031045

Hope Williams is a Environmental Health Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,731.

Elio Perez

Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,730

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $44,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,730
Hire date: 2009-03-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5977
Position Number: 083054

Elio Perez holds the role of Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor at Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,730.

Benny Ramirez Jr

Office Automation Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,723

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,723
Hire date: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2043
Position Number: 004610

Benny Ramirez Jr works as a Office Automation Specialist II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Benny earned $44,723 in 2026.

Tammy Davis

Social Services Counselor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,711

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,711
Hire date: 2015-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Daniels

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 081976

Tammy Davis holds the role of Social Services Counselor - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,711.

Lori Enterkin

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,708

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,708
Hire date: 2007-11-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 001340

Lori Enterkin works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. Lori earned $44,708 in 2026.

Margaret Conner

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,691

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,691
Hire date: 2022-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kennedy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 066984

Margaret Conner is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,691.

Josue Moncada

Health Educator Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,690

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,690
Hire date: 2013-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6036
Position Number: 054417

Josue Moncada is a Health Educator Consultant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,690.

Yessica Perez Soto

Health Educator Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,690

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,690
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6036
Position Number: 069429

Yessica Perez Soto is a Health Educator Consultant 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 $44,690.

Sara Shim Hue

Biological Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,680

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,680
Hire date: 2022-01-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5034
Position Number: 030815

Sara Shim Hue holds the role of Biological Scientist 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 $44,680.

Dana Smith

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,680

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $44,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,680
Hire date: 2002-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 083006

At Department of Health, Dana Smith serves as a Government Operations Consultant I within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,680.

Juanita Zahrt

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,672

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $44,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,672
Hire date: 2002-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 001672

Juanita Zahrt holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,672.

Tay Vannabouathong

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,670

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,670
Hire date: 2008-05-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 051773

Tay Vannabouathong holds the role of Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,670.

Ruth Paletti

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,661

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,661
Hire date: 2019-09-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5600
Position Number: 004427

Ruth Paletti holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,661.

Ivelisse Rivera

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,657

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,657
Hire date: 1993-09-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 069840

At Department of Health, Ivelisse Rivera serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,657.

Chadd Thomas

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,645

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $44,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,645
Hire date: 2008-02-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 017099

Chadd Thomas holds the role of Operations Analyst I at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,645.

Abel Cruz

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,644

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,644
Hire date: 2006-12-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 038568

Abel Cruz is a Operations Analyst I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,644.

Nancy Miller

Environmental Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,640

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,640
Hire date: 2023-11-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4809
Position Number: 030148

At Department of Health, Nancy Miller serves as a Environmental Specialist II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,640.

Jason Mundy

Research Associate/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,631

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $44,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,631
Hire date: 2010-12-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3122
Position Number: 026155

At Department of Health, Jason Mundy serves as a Research Associate within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,631.

Glendoline Johnson

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,627

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,627
Hire date: 1993-01-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 082661

At Department of Health, Glendoline Johnson serves as a Staff Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1993 (about 33 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,627.

Pablo Castro

Custodial Supervisor III - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,612

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,612
Hire date: 2019-04-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6529
Position Number: 086438

Pablo Castro is a Custodial Supervisor III - 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 $44,612.

Adia Luke

Senior Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$44,612

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $44,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,612
Hire date: 2026-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6033
Position Number: 004991

Adia Luke works as a Senior Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Adia earned $44,612 in 2026.