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 211

Yves Charles

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,838

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,838
Hire date: 1984-03-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 035808

Yves Charles holds the role of Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1984 (about 42 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,838.

Purnella Odom

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,787

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,787
Hire date: 1994-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 066842

At Department of Health, Purnella Odom serves as a Health Support Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,787.

Victoria Mcmeekan

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,786

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,786
Hire date: 2020-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 051036

At Department of Health, Victoria Mcmeekan serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,786.

Melissa Mercedes Irrisari

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,783

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,783
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 005165

Melissa Mercedes Irrisari holds the role of Dental Assistant 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 $36,783.

Rebecca Granoski

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,783

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,783
Hire date: 2022-02-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 036940

At Department of Health, Rebecca Granoski serves as a Dental Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,783.

Gwendolyn Ford

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,782

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,782
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 005191

Gwendolyn Ford holds the role of Dental Assistant 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 $36,782.

Paula Hylton

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,767

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,767
Hire date: 2015-11-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Smith

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 001144

Paula Hylton holds the role of Health Support Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,767.

Miriam Padron

Medical Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,767

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,767
Hire date: 2006-05-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5645
Position Number: 002640

Miriam Padron works as a Medical Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. Miriam earned $36,767 in 2026.

Maureen Butler

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,767

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,767
Hire date: 1980-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 029864

Maureen Butler is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 46 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,767.

Mark Burrell

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,767

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,767
Hire date: 2007-02-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 033502

Mark Burrell works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. Mark earned $36,767 in 2026.

James Patterson

Storekeeper I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,736

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,736
Hire date: 2022-07-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0918
Position Number: 001954

James Patterson is a Storekeeper I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,736.

Kesha Bowers

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,720

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,720
Hire date: 2018-07-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Morris

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 066885

At Department of Health, Kesha Bowers serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,720.

Yaima Perez

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,719

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,719
Hire date: 2006-06-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 003521

Yaima Perez works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Yaima earned $36,719 in 2026.

Roberto Valdes

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,719

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,719
Hire date: 2006-06-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 069415

Roberto Valdes holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,719.

Sandra White

Records Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,715

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,715
Hire date: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 001141

Sandra White is a Records Specialist 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 $36,715.

Sherley Luberisse

Records Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,715

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,715
Hire date: 2020-03-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 084300

Sherley Luberisse is a Records Specialist 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 $36,715.

Kimberly Kilb

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,695

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,695
Hire date: 2024-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 005694

Kimberly Kilb holds the role of Health Services Representative 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 $36,695.

Melissa Watson

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,673

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,673
Hire date: 2016-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 030957

Melissa Watson holds the role of Fiscal Assistant II at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,673.

Caretta Johnson

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,633

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,633
Hire date: 2001-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 035762

At Department of Health, Caretta Johnson serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,633.

Keionde Thompson

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,628

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,628
Hire date: 2019-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kanita

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 041150

At Department of Health, Keionde Thompson serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,628.

Christina Bassham

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,626

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,626
Hire date: 2009-05-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 004976

Christina Bassham works as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Christina earned $36,626 in 2026.

Ginia Romeus

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,622

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,622
Hire date: 2006-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 003042

At Department of Health, Ginia Romeus serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,622.

Angelica Medrano

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,617

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,617
Hire date: 2023-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 043574

At Department of Health, Angelica Medrano serves as a Health Support Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,617.

Madeline Conde-Rodriguez

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,609

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,609
Hire date: 1997-09-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 058670

Madeline Conde-Rodriguez works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. Madeline earned $36,609 in 2026.

Natalie Russoniello-Silva

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 004960

Natalie Russoniello-Silva works as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Natalie earned $36,594 in 2026.

Bourny Eluna

Medical Unit Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2022-05-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Olano

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5748
Position Number: 058536

Bourny Eluna is a Medical Unit Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,594.

Doreen Hamby

Fiscal Assistant II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2022-01-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1418
Position Number: 058793

At Department of Health, Doreen Hamby serves as a Fiscal Assistant II within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,594.

Dan Wang

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2021-07-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083386

Dan Wang works as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Dan earned $36,594 in 2026.

Scott West

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2021-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083424

At Department of Health, Scott West serves as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,594.

Kaylee Thomas

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2019-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083614

At Department of Health, Kaylee Thomas serves as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,594.

Linda Harper

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2012-11-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083779

Linda Harper works as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. Linda earned $36,594 in 2026.

Elliot Edelen

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Clint

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083786

At Department of Health, Elliot Edelen serves as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist within Disability Benefits Determ. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,594.

Terry Knapp

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083803

Terry Knapp is a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist at Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,594.

Rosa Cancel

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Julia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083829

Rosa Cancel works as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Rosa earned $36,594 in 2026.

Angel Demps

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2022-01-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083857

At Department of Health, Angel Demps serves as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist within Disability Benefits Determ. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,594.

Beatriz Garciga

Medical Disability Case Record Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,594

Sub-department: Disability Benefits Determ
Base pay: $36,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,594
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3470
Position Number: 083955

Beatriz Garciga works as a Medical Disability Case Record Specialist for Department of Health within Disability Benefits Determ. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Beatriz earned $36,594 in 2026.

Itza Tamblyn

Secretary Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,591

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,591
Hire date: 2016-08-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maribel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 054567

Itza Tamblyn holds the role of Secretary Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,591.

Larry Shingler Ii

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,588

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,588
Hire date: 2017-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Donnell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 002822

Larry Shingler Ii 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 $36,588.

Gisela Galan Negron

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,586

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,586
Hire date: 2016-10-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 001677

Gisela Galan Negron works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Gisela earned $36,586 in 2026.

Sandy Oliver

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,567

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,567
Hire date: 2007-08-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 061842

Sandy Oliver works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Sandy earned $36,567 in 2026.