Florida / Department of State

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Department of State

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of State is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 367 employees with median total compensation of $47,668; the highest distinct record was $197,621.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $19.9M
Employees: 367
Median total: $47,668
Highest record: $197,621

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$34,398$136,911+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 367 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,668) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $54,277 (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

$36,558

$40,259

$47,668

$56,100

$85,468

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $85,468 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,558. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Regulatory Specialist III

32 · $44,065

Regulatory Specialist II

32 · $40,061

Regulatory Specialist I

17 · $35,398

Operations Review Specialist

12 · $47,668

License Issu/Elec & Corporal Recd Supervisor Ii-Ses

9 · $48,372

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

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Jeremy Heiker

Historic Preservationist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,260

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $44,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,260
Hire date: 2005-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2729
Position Number: 000291

Jeremy Heiker works as a Historic Preservationist for Department of State within Historical Resources. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. Jeremy earned $44,260 in 2026.

Paul Gabbard

Arts Consultant/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,253

Sub-department: Cultural Affairs
Base pay: $44,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,253
Hire date: 2023-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2739
Position Number: 000606

Paul Gabbard is a Arts Consultant at Department of State within Cultural Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,253.

Markeith Buggs

Accountant III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,175

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,175
Hire date: 2000-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 000336

At Department of State, Markeith Buggs serves as a Accountant III within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,175.

Faith Eggleston

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2019-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000135

Faith Eggleston holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,065.

Claretha Golden

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 1985-11-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000638

At Department of State, Claretha Golden serves as a Regulatory Specialist III within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,065.

Jessica Fason

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2005-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000764

Jessica Fason is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,065.

Jasmine Horne

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2021-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000765

Jasmine Horne works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Jasmine earned $44,065 in 2026.

Arcedra Johnson

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2002-09-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000939

Arcedra Johnson works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Arcedra earned $44,065 in 2026.

Dil Sultana

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2022-02-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Afroze

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000988

Dil Sultana works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Dil earned $44,065 in 2026.

Terry Raines

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Elections
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 1985-06-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 001036

At Department of State, Terry Raines serves as a Regulatory Specialist III within Elections. Hired in 1985, they have about 41 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,065.

Neysa Culligan

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 1994-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000129

Neysa Culligan is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,065.

Valerie Herring

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 1993-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ingram

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000431

Valerie Herring is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,065.

Agnes Lunt

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 1989-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000691

Agnes Lunt is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,065.

Susan Bush

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Elections
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2009-06-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 001033

Susan Bush holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Elections. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,065.

Jennifer White

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Elections
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2019-09-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 001116

Jennifer White is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Elections. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,065.

Stanton Roberts

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2014-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000316

Stanton Roberts is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,065.

Tekayla Matthews

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,065

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,065
Hire date: 2022-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tinee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000905

Tekayla Matthews works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Tekayla earned $44,065 in 2026.

Jennifer Fountain

Government Operations Consultant I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,057

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $44,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,057
Hire date: 2002-11-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2234
Position Number: 000586

Jennifer Fountain holds the role of Government Operations Consultant I at Department of State within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,057.

Jennifer Goudeau

Arts Consultant/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,040

Sub-department: Cultural Affairs
Base pay: $44,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,040
Hire date: 2023-10-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2739
Position Number: 000567

Jennifer Goudeau is a Arts Consultant at Department of State within Cultural Affairs. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,040.

Morgan Stutler

Senior Museum Curator/Department of State

2026 total comp

$44,000

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $44,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,000
Hire date: 2024-12-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2775
Position Number: 000026

Morgan Stutler works as a Senior Museum Curator for Department of State within Historical Resources. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Morgan earned $44,000 in 2026.

Jazmine Ardley

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,970

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $43,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,970
Hire date: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000968

Jazmine Ardley is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,970.

Lacori Brown

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,968

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $43,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,968
Hire date: 2023-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ashay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000785

Lacori Brown works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Lacori earned $43,968 in 2026.

Kain Costello

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,968

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $43,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,968
Hire date: 2022-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000787

Kain Costello works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Kain earned $43,968 in 2026.

Genesis Kersey

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,968

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $43,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,968
Hire date: 2023-03-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000283

Genesis Kersey is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,968.

Christopher Fowler

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,866

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $43,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,866
Hire date: 2011-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 000625

Christopher Fowler works as a Administrative Assistant II - Ses for Department of State within Historical Resources. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $43,866 in 2026.

Zoe Hume

Archivist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,734

Sub-department: Library/Archives/Info Services
Base pay: $43,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,734
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2796
Position Number: 000192

Zoe Hume works as a Archivist II for Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Zoe earned $43,734 in 2026.

Jennifer England

Public Information Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,624

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $43,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,624
Hire date: 2022-06-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2505
Position Number: 000214

Jennifer England holds the role of Public Information Specialist II at Department of State within Historical Resources. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,624.

Zachary Moreau

Arts Consultant/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,351

Sub-department: Cultural Affairs
Base pay: $43,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,351
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2739
Position Number: 000733

Zachary Moreau works as a Arts Consultant for Department of State within Cultural Affairs. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Zachary earned $43,351 in 2026.

Samantha Arroyo

Arts Consultant/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,351

Sub-department: Cultural Affairs
Base pay: $43,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,351
Hire date: 2023-11-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2739
Position Number: 000734

Samantha Arroyo works as a Arts Consultant for Department of State within Cultural Affairs. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Samantha earned $43,351 in 2026.

Ethan Putman

Historic Preservationist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,094

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $43,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,094
Hire date: 2023-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2729
Position Number: 000693

Ethan Putman is a Historic Preservationist at Department of State within Historical Resources. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,094.

William Godat

Historic Preservationist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,000

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $43,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,000
Hire date: 2026-04-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2729
Position Number: 000217

At Department of State, William Godat serves as a Historic Preservationist within Historical Resources. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,000.

Cassandra Frederick

Historic Sites Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$43,000

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $43,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,000
Hire date: 2026-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2718
Position Number: 000380

Cassandra Frederick works as a Historic Sites Specialist for Department of State within Historical Resources. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Cassandra earned $43,000 in 2026.

Winston Smith

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,884

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $42,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,884
Hire date: 2025-01-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joshua

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2050
Position Number: 000444

Winston Smith holds the role of Distributed Computer Systems Specialist at Department of State within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,884.

Jearld Quick

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,816

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $42,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,816
Hire date: 2020-10-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hunter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000792

Jearld Quick is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,816.

Lauren James

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,811

Sub-department: Elections
Base pay: $42,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,811
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 001037

Lauren James works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Elections. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Lauren earned $42,811 in 2026.

Matthew Hitchcock

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,811

Sub-department: Commercial Record/Regist
Base pay: $42,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,811
Hire date: 2022-01-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hunter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 000138

At Department of State, Matthew Hitchcock serves as a Regulatory Specialist III within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,811.

Terri Schroeder

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,811

Sub-department: Elections
Base pay: $42,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,811
Hire date: 2008-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0444
Position Number: 001044

Terri Schroeder holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Elections. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,811.

Garrett Walsh

Planner IV/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,561

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $42,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,561
Hire date: 2025-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2322
Position Number: 001113

Garrett Walsh works as a Planner IV for Department of State within Historical Resources. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Garrett earned $42,561 in 2026.

Khara Fleming

Executive Assistant I - Ses/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,561

Sub-department: Historical Resources
Base pay: $42,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,561
Hire date: 2018-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0718
Position Number: 000340

Khara Fleming holds the role of Executive Assistant I - Ses at Department of State within Historical Resources. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,561.

Jessica Lynn

Grants Specialist IV/Department of State

2026 total comp

$42,015

Sub-department: Elections
Base pay: $42,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,015
Hire date: 2023-05-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2409
Position Number: 001017

Jessica Lynn is a Grants Specialist IV at Department of State within Elections. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,015.