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 200

Myrna Brennan

Senior Clerical Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,201

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,201
Hire date: 2016-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Silva

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0008
Position Number: 004022

At Department of Health, Myrna Brennan serves as a Senior Clerical Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,201.

Jenna Mugford

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,200

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,200
Hire date: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 081191

At Department of Health, Jenna Mugford 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 $38,200.

Dolores Young

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,189

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,189
Hire date: 1988-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Carla

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 051674

At Department of Health, Dolores Young serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,189.

Marisela De La Rosa

Human Services Counselor I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,169

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,169
Hire date: 2009-03-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5934
Position Number: 084694

Marisela De La Rosa is a Human Services Counselor I 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 $38,169.

Valerie Williams

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,162

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,162
Hire date: 1994-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 066647

Valerie Williams works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. Valerie earned $38,162 in 2026.

Dale Parrish

Accountant III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,158

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,158
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 057581

Dale Parrish is a Accountant III at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,158.

Kaylee Earnest

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,158

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,158
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rich

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 085877

Kaylee Earnest is a Senior Clerk 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 $38,158.

Deborah Swain

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,148

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $38,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,148
Hire date: 2004-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 081023

At Department of Health, Deborah Swain serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Community Health Promotion. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,148.

Riley Melto

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,142

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,142
Hire date: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Guiseppe

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 082576

Riley Melto works as a Environmental Specialist I for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Riley earned $38,142 in 2026.

Diego Velarde Damian

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,137

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,137
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 027497

At Department of Health, Diego Velarde Damian serves as a Custodial Worker within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,137.

Maria Cristina Quimbayo Gutierrez

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,137

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,137
Hire date: 2025-11-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 082786

Maria Cristina Quimbayo Gutierrez 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 $38,137.

Shana Parker

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2017-08-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 004903

Shana Parker is a Dental Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,136.

Satoreia Anderson

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 017016

Satoreia Anderson works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Satoreia earned $38,136 in 2026.

Kathy Shafran

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2020-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lewis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054487

Kathy Shafran is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,136.

Diana Botelloaburto

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2022-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Karina

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054696

Diana Botelloaburto holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $38,136.

Raisa Enriquez Valdes

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 054706

Raisa Enriquez Valdes works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Raisa earned $38,136 in 2026.

Jill Pugh

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2022-11-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 060674

Jill Pugh works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Jill earned $38,136 in 2026.

Jackeline Giraldo

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2021-09-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 063892

Jackeline Giraldo is a Dental Assistant 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 $38,136.

Georgie Viana

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2023-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 064014

Georgie Viana works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Georgie earned $38,136 in 2026.

Sandra Figueroa

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2015-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Patricia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 080320

At Department of Health, Sandra Figueroa serves as a Dental Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Mary Haley

Records Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2023-04-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2208
Position Number: 083180

At Department of Health, Mary Haley serves as a Records Analyst within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Magdalena Pedrosa

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2006-04-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 083875

Magdalena Pedrosa works as a Operations Analyst I for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. Magdalena earned $38,136 in 2026.

Adalgisa Adjodha

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2010-11-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 001191

Adalgisa Adjodha works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Adalgisa earned $38,136 in 2026.

Dorothy Marshalsea

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2005-09-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 001990

Dorothy Marshalsea is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,136.

Patricia Swinehart

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2017-09-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Helen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 003704

At Department of Health, Patricia Swinehart serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Heidi Tiede

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2023-06-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 027991

At Department of Health, Heidi Tiede serves as a Interviewing Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Linda Walker

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2007-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 051254

Linda Walker is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,136.

Helen Pynn

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2001-12-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 058711

Helen Pynn works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years) as a salaried employee. Helen earned $38,136 in 2026.

Olga Quinones

Accountant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2022-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lucia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 064804

Olga Quinones works as a Accountant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Olga earned $38,136 in 2026.

Nicole Everidge

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,136

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,136
Hire date: 2024-06-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 068122

At Department of Health, Nicole Everidge serves as a Fiscal Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Janice Berry

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,132

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,132
Hire date: 2008-01-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 003809

Janice Berry works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Janice earned $38,132 in 2026.

Patricia Locke

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,128

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,128
Hire date: 2016-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 001942

Patricia Locke holds the role of Dental Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,128.

Xochil Martinez

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,128

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,128
Hire date: 2013-08-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 006476

At Department of Health, Xochil Martinez serves as a Operations Analyst II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,128.

Cortney Carmichael

Environmental Health Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,123

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,123
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8857
Position Number: 051708

At Department of Health, Cortney Carmichael serves as a Environmental Health Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,123.

Robert Turner

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,121

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $38,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,121
Hire date: 2016-04-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6466
Position Number: 067587

Robert Turner works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Robert earned $38,121 in 2026.

Margaret Mobley

Medical Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2023-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hope

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5645
Position Number: 054184

Margaret Mobley is a Medical Assistant 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 $38,117.

Roseline Escalona

Medical Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2016-06-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5645
Position Number: 000204

At Department of Health, Roseline Escalona serves as a Medical Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,117.

Eximene Sainvil

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2016-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Destilus

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 000327

Eximene Sainvil works as a Health Support Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Eximene earned $38,117 in 2026.

Yorleney Rivera

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2020-07-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 000401

Yorleney Rivera works as a Fiscal Assistant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Yorleney earned $38,117 in 2026.

Amanda Perez Rivera

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$38,117

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $38,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,117
Hire date: 2019-07-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 001117

Amanda Perez Rivera works as a Fiscal Assistant II for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Amanda earned $38,117 in 2026.