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 224

Sherline Berrette-Santiago

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$35,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $35,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,000
Hire date: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 060938

Sherline Berrette-Santiago holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $35,000.

Claudia Gibbs

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$35,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $35,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,000
Hire date: 2024-03-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 081308

Claudia Gibbs is a Senior Clerk 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 $35,000.

Leesa Estinval

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$35,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $35,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,000
Hire date: 2022-07-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 082722

At Department of Health, Leesa Estinval serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,000.

Valeria Sosa Pena

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$35,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $35,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,000
Hire date: 2024-04-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 084452

Valeria Sosa Pena is a Senior Clerk 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 $35,000.

Leyda Somohano Amigot

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$35,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $35,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,000
Hire date: 2026-06-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 084576

Leyda Somohano Amigot holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $35,000.

Katherine Portocarrero Arizola

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$35,000

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $35,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,000
Hire date: 2025-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 029320

Katherine Portocarrero Arizola holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $35,000.

Samantha Austin

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,986

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,986
Hire date: 2025-10-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 034210

Samantha Austin holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $34,986.

Carissa Davis

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,980

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,980
Hire date: 2006-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashebia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 065782

At Department of Health, Carissa Davis serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,980.

Martha Pereda

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,974

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,974
Hire date: 2008-01-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3334
Position Number: 003873

Martha Pereda holds the role of Interviewing Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,974.

Helenore Legg

Dietetic Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,967

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,967
Hire date: 1999-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5594
Position Number: 004868

Helenore Legg is a Dietetic Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,967.

Alex Silva

Purchasing Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,959

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,959
Hire date: 2006-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jr

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0806
Position Number: 001797

Alex Silva holds the role of Purchasing Technician at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,959.

Angel Whidden

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,948

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,948
Hire date: 1995-12-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ford

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 000112

Angel Whidden works as a Records Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years) as a salaried employee. Angel earned $34,948 in 2026.

Timothy Foran

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,942

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,942
Hire date: 2000-09-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 026140

Timothy Foran works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years as a salaried employee. Timothy earned $34,942 in 2026.

Jessica Civiletti

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,920

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,920
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 059990

Jessica Civiletti works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Jessica earned $34,920 in 2026.

Elishia Hughes

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,912

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,912
Hire date: 2021-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 002741

Elishia Hughes is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,912.

Jessica Brown

Operations Analyst I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,912

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,912
Hire date: 2019-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2209
Position Number: 026799

Jessica Brown holds the role of Operations Analyst I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,912.

Chiquita Owen

Records Analyst/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,912

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,912
Hire date: 2018-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2208
Position Number: 047574

At Department of Health, Chiquita Owen serves as a Records Analyst within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,912.

Sandra Soto

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,912

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,912
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 051943

At Department of Health, Sandra Soto serves as a Records Technician within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,912.

Pamela Brown

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,912

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $34,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,912
Hire date: 2019-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 053437

Pamela Brown works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Pamela earned $34,912 in 2026.

Rosalyn Thomas

Health Information Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,909

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,909
Hire date: 2004-08-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 035541

At Department of Health, Rosalyn Thomas serves as a Health Information Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,909.

Simona Santiago

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,894

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,894
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 067398

Simona Santiago is a Health Support Technician 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 $34,894.

Minnie Edenfield

Human Services Counselor I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,878

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,878
Hire date: 2016-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5934
Position Number: 003368

Minnie Edenfield holds the role of Human Services Counselor I 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 $34,878.

Orlene Nevado

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,852

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,852
Hire date: 2020-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 027884

Orlene Nevado is a Senior Clerk 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 $34,852.

Michelle Freeman

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,852

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,852
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 059142

Michelle Freeman holds the role of Senior Clerk 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 $34,852.

Aulet Reyes Vazquez

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,800

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,800
Hire date: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 004133

Aulet Reyes Vazquez works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Aulet earned $34,800 in 2026.

Shawntile Givens

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,800

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,800
Hire date: 2006-03-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Demetria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 005865

Shawntile Givens holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,800.

Jaliria Brown

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,779

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,779
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 001979

At Department of Health, Jaliria Brown serves as a Dental Assistant within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,779.

Fadianie Ruud Merlain

Dental Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,779

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,779
Hire date: 2024-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sterune

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5632
Position Number: 004362

Fadianie Ruud Merlain holds the role of Dental Assistant 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 $34,779.

Cynthia Herrera-Liberato

Health Educator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,761

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,761
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 084957

Cynthia Herrera-Liberato works as a Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Cynthia earned $34,761 in 2026.

Patrice Chandler

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 029394

Patrice Chandler works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Patrice earned $34,760 in 2026.

Lourdes Ocasio

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 030795

Lourdes Ocasio is a Administrative Assistant I 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 $34,760.

Macy Stansel

Custodial Worker/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6526
Position Number: 059053

Macy Stansel is a Custodial Worker 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 $34,760.

Kristin Coleman-Williams

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 061787

Kristin Coleman-Williams holds the role of Staff 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 $34,760.

Rafael Reyes

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alfonso

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 066267

At Department of Health, Rafael Reyes serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Santanna Gaffney-Harvey

Records Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashanda

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 084492

Santanna Gaffney-Harvey works as a Records Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Santanna earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ashley Hobley

Health Support Aide/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renaye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5505
Position Number: 000174

Ashley Hobley holds the role of Health Support Aide at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Krystal Kapoi

Health Support Specialist/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2003-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 000216

Krystal Kapoi is a Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Harry Hatten Ii

Health Services Representative/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5850
Position Number: 000979

Harry Hatten Ii is a Health Services Representative 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 $34,760.

Ashley Gerk

Senior Clerk/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 001241

Ashley Gerk is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Amber Stephansen

Health Support Technician/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Cty Health Loc Health Need
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Reigh

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 001410

Amber Stephansen holds the role of Health Support Technician 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 $34,760.