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 177

Zakari Thomas

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,117

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,117
Hire date: 2021-03-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alric Cal

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 067439

Zakari Thomas works as a Environmental Specialist I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Zakari earned $41,117 in 2026.

Cody Hutto

General Services Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,103

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $41,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,103
Hire date: 2019-10-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0839
Position Number: 080928

At Department of Health, Cody Hutto serves as a General Services Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,103.

Dayana Smith

Human Services Counselor I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,101

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,101
Hire date: 2022-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Monique

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5934
Position Number: 060920

At Department of Health, Dayana Smith serves as a Human Services Counselor I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,101.

Paige Adams

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,098

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,098
Hire date: 2008-04-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 045155

Paige Adams holds the role of Human Services Program 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 $41,098.

Emily Raymond

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,092

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,092
Hire date: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 006394

At Department of Health, Emily Raymond serves as a Accountant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,092.

Julie Lafreniere

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,092

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,092
Hire date: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 006598

At Department of Health, Julie Lafreniere serves as a Accountant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,092.

Alan Bryant

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,092

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,092
Hire date: 2023-12-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 006959

Alan Bryant works as a Accountant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Alan earned $41,092 in 2026.

Garfield Walks

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,088

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,088
Hire date: 2008-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 065387

Garfield Walks holds the role of Administrative Assistant I 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 $41,088.

Maria Salgado

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,087

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,087
Hire date: 2006-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 002504

Maria Salgado is a Fiscal Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,087.

Lev Frunker

Accountant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,087

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,087
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1427
Position Number: 045200

Lev Frunker holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,087.

Danette Pomare

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,087

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,087
Hire date: 2015-10-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 063035

Danette Pomare works as a Fiscal Assistant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Danette earned $41,087 in 2026.

Evelyn Estrada

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,087

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $41,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,087
Hire date: 2017-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ballester

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 083979

Evelyn Estrada holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,087.

Cheryl Rodriguez

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,087

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,087
Hire date: 2015-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 084206

At Department of Health, Cheryl Rodriguez serves as a Fiscal Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,087.

Shaner Brunson

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,087

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,087
Hire date: 2006-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 084207

At Department of Health, Shaner Brunson serves as a Fiscal Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,087.

Dawn Space

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,087

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,087
Hire date: 2002-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 084843

Dawn Space is a Fiscal Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,087.

Gregory Griffin Jr

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,086

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,086
Hire date: 2020-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 001884

Gregory Griffin Jr works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Gregory earned $41,086 in 2026.

Renita Stewart

Administrative Secretary/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,080

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,080
Hire date: 2025-11-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 030006

Renita Stewart holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,080.

Alexandra Sheats

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,065

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,065
Hire date: 2022-12-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 030746

Alexandra Sheats holds the role of Administrative Assistant 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 $41,065.

Nicolas Padilla

Financial Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,063

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,063
Hire date: 2024-01-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1712
Position Number: 004629

Nicolas Padilla is a Financial Counselor at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,063.

Elizabeth Persaud

Financial Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,063

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,063
Hire date: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1712
Position Number: 005595

Elizabeth Persaud is a Financial Counselor 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 $41,063.

Carlos Marin Pino

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,063

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,063
Hire date: 2023-10-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 030138

Carlos Marin Pino holds the role of Health Services Representative 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 $41,063.

Sean Mcdermott

Records Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,055

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $41,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,055
Hire date: 2022-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2208
Position Number: 005526

Sean Mcdermott is a Records Analyst at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,055.

Laura Bartlett

Records Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,055

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $41,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,055
Hire date: 2022-01-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cristina

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2208
Position Number: 007379

At Department of Health, Laura Bartlett serves as a Records Analyst within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,055.

Kajal Bhavsar

Operations Consultant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,043

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,043
Hire date: 2004-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2243
Position Number: 028932

At Department of Health, Kajal Bhavsar serves as a Operations Consultant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,043.

Susan Strahan

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,037

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,037
Hire date: 2002-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 043772

Susan Strahan works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Susan earned $41,037 in 2026.

Ellen Blake

Investigation Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,025

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $41,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,025
Hire date: 2013-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8318
Position Number: 085666

Ellen Blake works as a Investigation Specialist II for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Ellen earned $41,025 in 2026.

Maria Mar Venicio

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,025

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,025
Hire date: 2004-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 085016

Maria Mar Venicio holds the role of Custodial Worker at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,025.

Dorothy Lindsey

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,020

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $41,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,020
Hire date: 1989-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 080814

Dorothy Lindsey works as a Operations Analyst II for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 37 years as a salaried employee. Dorothy earned $41,020 in 2026.

Lashaunda Williams

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,015

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $41,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,015
Hire date: 2022-07-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 081152

Lashaunda Williams works as a Government Operations Consultant I for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Lashaunda earned $41,015 in 2026.

Kimberly Owens

Senior Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,014

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,014
Hire date: 1996-01-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5874
Position Number: 028914

Kimberly Owens works as a Senior Human Services Program Analyst for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $41,014 in 2026.

Sonya Shaw

Senior Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,014

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,014
Hire date: 2023-09-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5874
Position Number: 081580

Sonya Shaw is a Senior Human Services Program Analyst 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 $41,014.

Lisa Mensing

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,011

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,011
Hire date: 2021-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 064988

Lisa Mensing holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,011.

Francoise Alexandre

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,003

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,003
Hire date: 2007-12-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 004055

At Department of Health, Francoise Alexandre serves as a Health Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,003.

Drew Starrett

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Hire date: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 001428

Drew Starrett holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,000.

Dania Corcoba

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Hire date: 2017-11-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 002526

Dania Corcoba works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. Dania earned $41,000 in 2026.

Cynthia Miranda Flores

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 004464

Cynthia Miranda Flores holds the role of Administrative Assistant 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 $41,000.

Sarah Parmer

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Hire date: 2026-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 006269

Sarah Parmer works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Sarah earned $41,000 in 2026.

Tayler Epley

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Hire date: 2026-03-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 029361

At Department of Health, Tayler Epley serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,000.

Courtney Kirkland

Administrative Assistant III - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Hire date: 2018-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0714
Position Number: 029725

Courtney Kirkland works as a Administrative Assistant III - Ses for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Courtney earned $41,000 in 2026.

Curtis Head

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $41,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Hire date: 2025-10-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 080202

Curtis Head holds the role of Environmental Specialist I 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 $41,000.