Florida / Department of Health

Agency file

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 217

Kristen Ritchie

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 028212

Kristen Ritchie is a Environmental Specialist 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 $36,317.

Carolyn White

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 028247

Carolyn White holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Christina Rothenberger

Medical Laboratory Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5070
Position Number: 030539

Christina Rothenberger works as a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Christina earned $36,317 in 2026.

Ali Al Saffar

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 039001

At Department of Health, Ali Al Saffar serves as a Operations Analyst II within Statewide Health Support Service. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Brian Cedeno

Medical Laboratory Scientist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5070
Position Number: 064715

Brian Cedeno works as a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Brian earned $36,317 in 2026.

Matthew Pottschmidt

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2024-11-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 067487

Matthew Pottschmidt holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Bradley Abourjilie

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 067520

At Department of Health, Bradley Abourjilie serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Iyanna Johnson

Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5977
Position Number: 067869

Iyanna Johnson is a Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor at Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Emma Sizemore

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2024-04-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 080443

Emma Sizemore is a Operations Analyst II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Joasha Triplett

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-04-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080471

Joasha Triplett holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Britany Rogers

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 080490

At Department of Health, Britany Rogers serves as a Regulatory Specialist II within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Charlotte Scheese

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-05-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080492

Charlotte Scheese is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Samuel Shiner

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2020-09-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080505

Samuel Shiner is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Kylie Long

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080518

Kylie Long works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Kylie earned $36,317 in 2026.

Tekisha Floyd

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2007-08-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080526

Tekisha Floyd works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. Tekisha earned $36,317 in 2026.

Bridgett Slater

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080530

Bridgett Slater is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Tiana Hayes

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2024-06-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080531

Tiana Hayes is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Ayotola Gbadebo

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-12-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080541

Ayotola Gbadebo works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Ayotola earned $36,317 in 2026.

Courtney Jusevitch

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080556

Courtney Jusevitch holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Brandi Vining

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080571

Brandi Vining holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

David Coster

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 1999-10-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 080837

At Department of Health, David Coster serves as a Regulatory Specialist III within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Shannon Silvey

Operations Analyst II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2022-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 080839

Shannon Silvey is a Operations Analyst II at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Barbara Madison

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2005-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 082255

Barbara Madison works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. Barbara earned $36,317 in 2026.

Amy Mclean

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 1996-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 082256

Amy Mclean holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Lakendra Livingston

Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2010-07-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5977
Position Number: 083026

At Department of Health, Lakendra Livingston serves as a Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Brooklyn Larry

Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kyra

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5977
Position Number: 083033

Brooklyn Larry holds the role of Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor at Department of Health within Statewide Health Support Service. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Mercedes Brockman

Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Statewide Health Support Service
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5977
Position Number: 083042

At Department of Health, Mercedes Brockman serves as a Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor within Statewide Health Support Service. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Mary Crockett-Houston

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2021-07-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 085596

Mary Crockett-Houston is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Kalena Sealey

Health Services Analyst C/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4960
Position Number: 085612

At Department of Health, Kalena Sealey serves as a Health Services Analyst C within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Daigrid Melean

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2022-06-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 085659

Daigrid Melean works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Daigrid earned $36,317 in 2026.

Lucinda Santiago-Lake

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2018-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Iris

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 085660

Lucinda Santiago-Lake is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,317.

Susan Orci

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2005-08-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 085672

Susan Orci holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Camille Bacon

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2024-05-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 085673

Camille Bacon holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Aretha Kelley

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 1999-08-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 085702

Aretha Kelley works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. Aretha earned $36,317 in 2026.

Michael Mcbride Jr

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 086017

At Department of Health, Michael Mcbride Jr serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Damien Curtis Jr

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2025-12-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 086238

Damien Curtis Jr holds the role of Environmental Specialist I at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,317.

Lisa Duncan

Environmental Specialist I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4806
Position Number: 000396

At Department of Health, Lisa Duncan serves as a Environmental Specialist I within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Brandi Hignight

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2008-09-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 007243

Brandi Hignight works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Brandi earned $36,317 in 2026.

Cristi Ropp

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2018-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Helen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 007245

At Department of Health, Cristi Ropp serves as a Regulatory Specialist III within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Hope Stoner

Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0188
Position Number: 043924

Hope Stoner is a Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses 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 $36,317.