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 193

Jessica De Armas Mena

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,137

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,137
Hire date: 2025-06-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 065859

At Department of Health, Jessica De Armas Mena serves as a Custodial Worker within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,137.

Lisandra Gonzalez

Health Information Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,134

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,134
Hire date: 2009-05-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 004770

Lisandra Gonzalez is a Health Information Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,134.

Stacy Gordon

Health Information Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,134

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,134
Hire date: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 067716

Stacy Gordon holds the role of Health Information Specialist 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 $39,134.

Dornnetta Mitchell-West

Health Information Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,134

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,134
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 067718

Dornnetta Mitchell-West holds the role of Health Information 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 $39,134.

Michelle Mehlhaff

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,110

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,110
Hire date: 2024-03-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 030121

Michelle Mehlhaff is a Health Services Representative 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 $39,110.

Dulce Ruiz

Health Information Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,110

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,110
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 051386

At Department of Health, Dulce Ruiz serves as a Health Information Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,110.

Trisha Shannon-Maneiro

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,110

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $39,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,110
Hire date: 2005-06-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 084639

Trisha Shannon-Maneiro works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. Trisha earned $39,110 in 2026.

Kimberly Brown

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,092

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,092
Hire date: 2024-03-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 051396

Kimberly Brown holds the role of Health Educator 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 $39,092.

Cherdeline Saint-Phard

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,090

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,090
Hire date: 2008-05-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 030697

Cherdeline Saint-Phard works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Cherdeline earned $39,090 in 2026.

Norma Ordonez

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,080

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,080
Hire date: 2013-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 041543

Norma Ordonez works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Norma earned $39,080 in 2026.

Arnold Lemon

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,074

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,074
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 027040

Arnold Lemon works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Arnold earned $39,074 in 2026.

Emilus Cherelus

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,074

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,074
Hire date: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 067407

Emilus Cherelus is a Custodial Worker 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 $39,074.

Ty Swartz

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,069

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,069
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 045774

Ty Swartz works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Ty earned $39,069 in 2026.

Julienne Dargenson

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,066

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,066
Hire date: 2019-01-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 066468

Julienne Dargenson holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,066.

Idele Joseph

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,066

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,066
Hire date: 2020-03-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 002179

Idele Joseph is a Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,066.

Astride Bien Aime

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,066

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,066
Hire date: 2017-11-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 060461

At Department of Health, Astride Bien Aime serves as a Health Services Representative within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,066.

Judith Asad

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,065

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,065
Hire date: 2014-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 029549

At Department of Health, Judith Asad serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,065.

Yeritza Santiago

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,049

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,049
Hire date: 2019-05-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 063900

Yeritza Santiago works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Yeritza earned $39,049 in 2026.

Faith Smith

Senior Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,049

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,049
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5874
Position Number: 080898

Faith Smith holds the role of Senior Human Services Program Analyst 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 $39,049.

Kimberly Folsom

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,042

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,042
Hire date: 2023-01-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5599
Position Number: 086435

At Department of Health, Kimberly Folsom serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,042.

Christina Batson

Administrative Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,042

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,042
Hire date: 2020-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 004400

At Department of Health, Christina Batson serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,042.

Patricia Ashburn-Garrison

Accountant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,042

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,042
Hire date: 2024-12-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 045292

Patricia Ashburn-Garrison holds the role of Accountant III at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,042.

William Long

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,042

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,042
Hire date: 2010-04-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 086491

William Long holds the role of Human Services Program Analyst at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,042.

Linda Graham

Human Services Counselor II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,037

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,037
Hire date: 2010-01-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5936
Position Number: 067558

At Department of Health, Linda Graham serves as a Human Services Counselor II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,037.

Venilde Rodrigues

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,034

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,034
Hire date: 2004-11-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 000411

At Department of Health, Venilde Rodrigues serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,034.

Mary Bonometti

Facilities Services Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,032

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,032
Hire date: 2012-06-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0831
Position Number: 001103

Mary Bonometti works as a Facilities Services Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. Mary earned $39,032 in 2026.

Milan Hughes

Health Support Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,028

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,028
Hire date: 2024-01-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5505
Position Number: 080191

Milan Hughes works as a Health Support Aide for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Milan earned $39,028 in 2026.

Freta Dunn

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,019

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,019
Hire date: 2006-03-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 069436

Freta Dunn holds the role of Health Services Representative at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,019.

Rachel Turner

Telecommunications Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,019

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $39,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,019
Hire date: 2007-03-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bailey

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2034
Position Number: 081552

Rachel Turner is a Telecommunications Specialist II at Department of Health within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,019.

Catherine Breland

Records Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,019

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $39,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,019
Hire date: 2013-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Guinn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2208
Position Number: 081588

At Department of Health, Catherine Breland serves as a Records Analyst within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,019.

Pamela Belanger

Facilities Services Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,018

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,018
Hire date: 2008-08-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0831
Position Number: 028069

Pamela Belanger works as a Facilities Services Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Pamela earned $39,018 in 2026.

Kateleen Paillant

Training Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,011

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,011
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1324
Position Number: 054059

Kateleen Paillant works as a Training Specialist II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Kateleen earned $39,011 in 2026.

Terrasina Wynn

Training Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,011

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,011
Hire date: 2011-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashett

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1324
Position Number: 068499

Terrasina Wynn works as a Training Specialist II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. Terrasina earned $39,011 in 2026.

Rachelle Remylus

Medical Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,007

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,007
Hire date: 2024-04-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5645
Position Number: 035886

At Department of Health, Rachelle Remylus serves as a Medical Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,007.

Thelia Thompson-Polius

Medical Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,007

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,007
Hire date: 2024-04-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5645
Position Number: 086234

Thelia Thompson-Polius is a Medical Assistant 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 $39,007.

Mishcar Lyce

Human Services Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,000
Hire date: 2024-10-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5868
Position Number: 000562

Mishcar Lyce holds the role of Human Services Analyst at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,000.

Domonique Jackson

Laboratory Technician II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,000
Hire date: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5018
Position Number: 002432

Domonique Jackson is a Laboratory Technician II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,000.

Vanh Sourinho

Medical Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,000
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5645
Position Number: 004451

At Department of Health, Vanh Sourinho serves as a Medical Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,000.

Susanne Mcnichol

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,000
Hire date: 2025-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 006511

Susanne Mcnichol 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 $39,000.

Eliseth Toro Vargas

Laboratory Technician I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$39,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,000
Hire date: 2020-03-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5017
Position Number: 043621

At Department of Health, Eliseth Toro Vargas serves as a Laboratory Technician I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,000.