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 175

Mackenzy Johnson

Vocational Rehabilitation Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,600

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $41,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,600
Hire date: 2015-08-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Storm

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5975
Position Number: 083041

At Department of Health, Mackenzy Johnson serves as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technician within Statewide Health Support Service. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,600.

Stephen Mercer

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,600

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,600
Hire date: 2020-09-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 086117

At Department of Health, Stephen Mercer serves as a Health Services Representative within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,600.

Elena Manzella

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,599

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,599
Hire date: 2013-11-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 084130

Elena Manzella works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Elena earned $41,599 in 2026.

Renee Slone

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,593

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,593
Hire date: 2011-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Beth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 029685

Renee Slone is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,593.

Daniel Santerre

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,590

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,590
Hire date: 2023-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 045662

At Department of Health, Daniel Santerre serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,590.

Christine Grybauskas

Environmental Health Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,580

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,580
Hire date: 2006-09-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8857
Position Number: 003883

At Department of Health, Christine Grybauskas serves as a Environmental Health Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,580.

Fazila Khan

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,569

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,569
Hire date: 2017-05-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 045871

Fazila Khan holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,569.

Lydia Harper

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,562

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,562
Hire date: 2023-11-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 007009

At Department of Health, Lydia Harper serves as a Health Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,562.

Maria Vazquez Nava

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,562

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,562
Hire date: 2021-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 029469

Maria Vazquez Nava works as a Human Services Counselor II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Maria earned $41,562 in 2026.

Asianae Mathis

Biological Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,555

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,555
Hire date: 2024-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5034
Position Number: 027860

Asianae Mathis works as a Biological Scientist II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Asianae earned $41,555 in 2026.

Nekia Jones

Biological Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,555

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,555
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5034
Position Number: 033678

Nekia Jones holds the role of Biological Scientist II 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 $41,555.

Emanuel Marmolejo

Nutrition Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,540

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,540
Hire date: 2025-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5212
Position Number: 002206

At Department of Health, Emanuel Marmolejo serves as a Nutrition Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,540.

Sonia Pitakwa

Biological Scientist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,512

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,512
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Position Number: 028424

Sonia Pitakwa is a Biological Scientist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,512.

Martine Arthur

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,509

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,509
Hire date: 2022-05-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 000318

Martine Arthur holds the role of Administrative Assistant II - Ses 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 $41,509.

Melanie Law

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,504

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,504
Hire date: 2002-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 041574

At Department of Health, Melanie Law serves as a Records Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,504.

Jamey Urso

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,503

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,503
Hire date: 2009-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 006467

At Department of Health, Jamey Urso serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,503.

Ashley Mcswain

General Services Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,501

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $41,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,501
Hire date: 2022-01-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0839
Position Number: 080622

At Department of Health, Ashley Mcswain serves as a General Services Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,501.

Zachary Wiggins

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,500
Hire date: 2025-07-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 000425

Zachary Wiggins holds the role of Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,500.

Sasha Fabrizio

Human Services Program Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,500
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5918
Position Number: 082676

Sasha Fabrizio works as a Human Services Program Consultant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Sasha earned $41,500 in 2026.

Nicole Simpson

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,500
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 005833

Nicole Simpson works as a Administrative Assistant II - Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Nicole earned $41,500 in 2026.

Christian Morris

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,500

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,500
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 065735

Christian Morris is a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist 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 $41,500.

Rebecca Spettel

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,499

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,499
Hire date: 1997-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dodd

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 046259

Rebecca Spettel holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,499.

Danielle Torres

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,498

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,498
Hire date: 2024-01-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 045790

Danielle Torres is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,498.

Karen Tilmann

Dental Assistant Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,497

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,497
Hire date: 2014-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5638
Position Number: 068517

Karen Tilmann is a Dental Assistant Supervisor - Ses at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,497.

Eri Hotta

Laboratory Technician III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,493

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,493
Hire date: 2012-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5021
Position Number: 041749

Eri Hotta holds the role of Laboratory Technician III 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 $41,493.

Heidi Wilmot

Family Support Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,491

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,491
Hire date: 2015-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Position Number: 027041

Heidi Wilmot is a Family Support Worker at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,491.

Kanisha Williams

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,491

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,491
Hire date: 2022-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eronda

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 033496

Kanisha Williams works as a Health Support Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Kanisha earned $41,491 in 2026.

Carol Hardy

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,491

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $41,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,491
Hire date: 2021-10-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 042375

Carol Hardy holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,491.

Andrea Nathan

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,491

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,491
Hire date: 2015-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alicia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 051145

Andrea Nathan is a Health Support Technician 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 $41,491.

Wilna Baptiste

Family Support Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,491

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,491
Hire date: 2023-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5703
Position Number: 067324

Wilna Baptiste works as a Family Support Worker for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Wilna earned $41,491 in 2026.

Cynthia Chisolm

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,489

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,489
Hire date: 1997-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 067680

Cynthia Chisolm holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $41,489.

John Rodriguez

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,459

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,459
Hire date: 2019-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 069769

John Rodriguez works as a Health Services Representative for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. John earned $41,459 in 2026.

Rafael Ibarra

Storekeeper I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,454

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,454
Hire date: 2007-04-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0918
Position Number: 084667

Rafael Ibarra holds the role of Storekeeper I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,454.

Judy Tran

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,449

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,449
Hire date: 2023-05-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 035814

Judy Tran holds the role of Administrative Assistant II 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 $41,449.

Lizette Betancourt

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,436

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $41,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,436
Hire date: 2004-11-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 006828

At Department of Health, Lizette Betancourt serves as a Operations Analyst I within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,436.

Vernastine Jenkins

Accountant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,433

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,433
Hire date: 2019-04-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Perry

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 082680

Vernastine Jenkins works as a Accountant III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Vernastine earned $41,433 in 2026.

Shawna Barrett

Senior Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,429

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,429
Hire date: 2013-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6033
Position Number: 045856

Shawna Barrett works as a Senior Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Shawna earned $41,429 in 2026.

Daniel England

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,422

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $41,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,422
Hire date: 2021-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Errol

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 083672

Daniel England is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,422.

April Delarosa

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,417

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,417
Hire date: 2022-05-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 001721

April Delarosa holds the role of Dental Assistant 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 $41,417.

Awanda Kelly

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,405

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,405
Hire date: 1996-08-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 040457

Awanda Kelly holds the role of Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,405.