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 185

Heather Shemtov

Records Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,140

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,140
Hire date: 2002-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 043610

At Department of Health, Heather Shemtov serves as a Records Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,140.

Iesha Ham

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,139

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,139
Hire date: 2023-02-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 006404

Iesha Ham is a Health Support Technician 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 $40,139.

Esther Sookraj

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 2018-01-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 006971

Esther Sookraj is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,114.

Natalie Zipperer

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 2021-11-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 000050

Natalie Zipperer holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,114.

Bernard Ask

Maintenance Supervisor II - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 2026-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6376
Position Number: 004245

Bernard Ask is a Maintenance Supervisor II - Ses 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 $40,114.

Evelyn Crispin

Health Information Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 2022-02-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 005582

Evelyn Crispin holds the role of Health Information Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,114.

Teresa Fleming

Senior Clerical Supervisor - Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 2015-09-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Riggs

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0008
Position Number: 005849

At Department of Health, Teresa Fleming serves as a Senior Clerical Supervisor - Ses within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,114.

Gloria Duncan

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 1989-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 051603

At Department of Health, Gloria Duncan serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,114.

Daysi Zayas Alfonso

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 2021-05-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5500
Position Number: 081862

Daysi Zayas Alfonso is a Pharmacy Technician 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 $40,114.

Nelly Maldonado

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,114

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,114
Hire date: 2025-12-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5500
Position Number: 084741

Nelly Maldonado is a Pharmacy Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,114.

Sylvia Rivera

Data Processing Control Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,100

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,100
Hire date: 2007-11-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Janira

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2013
Position Number: 081405

Sylvia Rivera works as a Data Processing Control Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. Sylvia earned $40,100 in 2026.

Cindy Hale

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,094

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,094
Hire date: 2024-03-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 001280

At Department of Health, Cindy Hale serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,094.

Angela Osorio

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,093

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,093
Hire date: 2009-02-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054721

Angela Osorio holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,093.

Jessica Solache

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,093

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,093
Hire date: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 003722

Jessica Solache works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Jessica earned $40,093 in 2026.

Marilyn Morales

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,088

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,088
Hire date: 2013-09-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 082248

Marilyn Morales works as a Health Services Representative for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Marilyn earned $40,088 in 2026.

Karen Burch

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,073

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,073
Hire date: 2015-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 028297

Karen Burch holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse 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 $40,073.

Allison Fullerton

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,060

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,060
Hire date: 2013-09-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5600
Position Number: 082402

Allison Fullerton works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Allison earned $40,060 in 2026.

Tamika Crumiell

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,058

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,058
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 006343

At Department of Health, Tamika Crumiell serves as a Human Services Program Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,058.

Tenisha Gainer

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,057

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,057
Hire date: 2011-05-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shantai

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 004307

Tenisha Gainer holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,057.

Aura Kenner

Records Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,054

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,054
Hire date: 2011-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 086524

Aura Kenner holds the role of Records Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,054.

Adriana Salgado Rodriguez

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,043

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,043
Hire date: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 043712

Adriana Salgado Rodriguez works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Adriana earned $40,043 in 2026.

Ray Cummings

Facilities Services Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,037

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,037
Hire date: 2003-02-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0831
Position Number: 068012

Ray Cummings works as a Facilities Services Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service as a salaried employee. Ray earned $40,037 in 2026.

Ansley Williams

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,027

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,027
Hire date: 2022-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Samuel Norris

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 081773

At Department of Health, Ansley Williams serves as a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,027.

Angel Benyard

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2013-03-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 000277

Angel Benyard is a Dental Assistant 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 $40,023.

Denisetria Guilford

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2009-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latonya

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 000502

Denisetria Guilford holds the role of Records Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,023.

Kandace Melzer

Administrative Secretary/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2021-06-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 029155

Kandace Melzer is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,023.

Jodi Taylor

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,023

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,023
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 038547

At Department of Health, Jodi Taylor serves as a Records Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,023.

Rosely Varghese

Administrative Secretary/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,022

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,022
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 029209

Rosely Varghese is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,022.

Bridgette Whitehead

Biological Scientist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,014

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,014
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5033
Position Number: 002651

Bridgette Whitehead is a Biological Scientist I 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 $40,014.

Katharine Wilson

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,001

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,001
Hire date: 2016-02-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 004352

Katharine Wilson is a Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,001.

Elizabeth Ocampo

Purchasing Agent II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,001

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,001
Hire date: 2008-09-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0812
Position Number: 049794

Elizabeth Ocampo holds the role of Purchasing Agent II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,001.

April Henderson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2025-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 003733

April Henderson is a Licensed Practical Nurse 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 $40,000.

Barbara Johnson

Accountant IV/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2001-04-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bowden

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 001543

Barbara Johnson works as a Accountant IV for Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years as a salaried employee. Barbara earned $40,000 in 2026.

Gerard Robichaud Jr

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2019-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 004125

Gerard Robichaud Jr works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Gerard earned $40,000 in 2026.

Myanna Daniel

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Isairiah Agatha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 005657

At Department of Health, Myanna Daniel serves as a Health Educator within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,000.

Brittany Lopez

Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5877
Position Number: 005797

At Department of Health, Brittany Lopez serves as a Human Services Program Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,000.

Lucas Stolarczyk

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2025-12-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 031178

Lucas Stolarczyk holds the role of Environmental Specialist 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 $40,000.

Audrey Hammersla

Planner I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2309
Position Number: 045615

Audrey Hammersla holds the role of Planner I 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 $40,000.

Cynthia Carr

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 051675

Cynthia Carr works as a Accountant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Cynthia earned $40,000 in 2026.

Kelsey Baird

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2025-04-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 051992

Kelsey Baird holds the role of Human Services Program Analyst 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 $40,000.