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 236

Jhay Parco

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-01-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 046199

Jhay Parco holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Joyce Hill

Data Entry Operator/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Disease Control and Health Protection
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2016-11-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lyvette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2001
Position Number: 047900

Joyce Hill works as a Data Entry Operator for Department of Health within Disease Control and Health Protection. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Joyce earned $34,760 in 2026.

Java Sanders

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 047995

Java Sanders holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Child Specl Health Care. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Mcclain Mercer

Staff Assistant/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Child Specl Health Care
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 048269

At Department of Health, Mcclain Mercer serves as a Staff Assistant within Child Specl Health Care. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Keila Navarro-Vazquez

Administrative Secretary/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Community Health Promotion
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-05-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0108
Position Number: 048356

Keila Navarro-Vazquez holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Health within Community Health Promotion. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jessica Smith

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: 2000-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 049098

Jessica Smith holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Janya Sands

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: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Thalia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 049763

At Department of Health, Janya Sands serves as a Health Support Specialist within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Martha Linehan

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: 2021-10-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 049775

At Department of Health, Martha Linehan serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Ashley Wells

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: 2019-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jeanette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 049808

Ashley Wells works as a Health Support Technician for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Ashley earned $34,760 in 2026.

Liz Feliciano Robles

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: 2020-12-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 049861

Liz Feliciano Robles holds the role of Health Support Specialist at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Donald Burkett

Records 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: 2022-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 049914

Donald Burkett is a Records 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 $34,760.

Lucero Reyes Segura

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: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 049932

Lucero Reyes Segura is a Health Support Specialist 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.

Andresa Miller

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: 2025-09-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Janae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5521
Position Number: 051038

Andresa Miller works as a Health Support Specialist for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Andresa earned $34,760 in 2026.

Vinita Singh

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: 2022-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Devi

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051045

Vinita Singh is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Fabianne Lowrie

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: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Faberelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 051100

Fabianne Lowrie 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 $34,760.

Briseyda Sanchez-Rios

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: 2025-09-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051272

At Department of Health, Briseyda Sanchez-Rios serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Bernadette Thomas-Harding

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: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051422

At Department of Health, Bernadette Thomas-Harding serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Maria Rosario

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: 2023-06-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051528

Maria Rosario holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Patricia Morales

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: 2018-07-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051536

At Department of Health, Patricia Morales serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Brenda Arreola

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: 2023-12-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051541

Brenda Arreola holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Maria Sandoval Perez

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: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051651

Maria Sandoval Perez 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 $34,760.

Natassia Bailey

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: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 051753

Natassia Bailey 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.

Ejavia Olds

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: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole Lynnette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 051821

Ejavia Olds works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Ejavia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Melissa Jusino

Health Educator/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: 2022-09-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 051851

Melissa Jusino works as a Health Educator for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Melissa earned $34,760 in 2026.

Unika Taylor

Health Educator/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: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 051852

Unika Taylor holds the role of Health Educator 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.

Jillian Chavez Guevara

Health Educator/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: 2022-08-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6030
Position Number: 051853

Jillian Chavez Guevara is a Health Educator 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 $34,760.

Earnesia Pearson

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Medical Quality Assurance
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 053278

Earnesia Pearson works as a Regulatory Specialist II for Department of Health within Medical Quality Assurance. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Earnesia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Chad Sammet

Telecommunications Specialist II/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2034
Position Number: 053406

Chad Sammet is a Telecommunications Specialist II at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Je'Nyah Hall

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Health

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Public Health Statistics and Innovation
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 053407

Je'Nyah Hall holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Health within Public Health Statistics and Innovation. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Tennille Hamlin

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: 2019-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054002

Tennille Hamlin works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Tennille earned $34,760 in 2026.

Victoria Martin

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: 2008-09-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054061

Victoria Martin is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Michelle Batey

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: 1990-06-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054116

Michelle Batey holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Iris Arroyo

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: 2012-02-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Yolanda

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054149

At Department of Health, Iris Arroyo serves as a Senior Clerk within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Jordan Emerson Strickland

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: 2018-12-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054166

Jordan Emerson Strickland works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Jordan earned $34,760 in 2026.

Luz Rivera-Arroyo

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: 2021-07-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Enid

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 054222

Luz Rivera-Arroyo holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Cleo Carpenter

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: 2022-10-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054311

Cleo Carpenter is a Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Raquel Guevara

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: 2024-02-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054513

Raquel Guevara works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Raquel earned $34,760 in 2026.

Carrie Hankerson

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: 2022-02-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054568

Carrie Hankerson holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Ardith Stamper

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: 2020-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054591

Ardith Stamper holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Patricia Mckenzie

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: 2005-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 054669

Patricia Mckenzie works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Health within Cty Health Loc Health Need. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. Patricia earned $34,760 in 2026.