Florida / Department of State
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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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 7
Arts Consultant/Department of State
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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.
Arts Consultant/Department of State
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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.
Historic Preservationist/Department of State
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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.
Historic Preservationist/Department of State
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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.
Historic Sites Specialist/Department of State
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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.
Distributed Computer Systems Specialist/Department of State
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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.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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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.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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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.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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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.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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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.
Executive Assistant I - Ses/Department of State
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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.
Planner IV/Department of State
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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.
Grants Specialist IV/Department of State
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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.
Historic Preservationist/Department of State
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Hope Evans works as a Historic Preservationist for Department of State within Historical Resources. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Hope earned $42,000 in 2026.
Senior Archaeologist/Department of State
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Josephine Ketten is a Senior Archaeologist at Department of State within Historical Resources. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,991.
Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State
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At Department of State, Sharon Collins serves as a Regulatory Specialist II within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,969.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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At Department of State, Cedrick Williams serves as a Regulatory Specialist III within Elections. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,929.
Administrative Assistant I/Department of State
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Kathryn Ingram is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,829.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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April Turner works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Elections. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. April earned $41,817 in 2026.
Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State
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At Department of State, Joshua Crabtree serves as a Regulatory Specialist I within Elections. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,812.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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Daileen Cordoba holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Elections. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,811.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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At Department of State, Victoria Moran serves as a Regulatory Specialist III within Elections. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,811.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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Joikyera Young Bell works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of State within Elections. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Joikyera earned $41,811 in 2026.
Regulatory Specialist III/Department of State
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Jalesa Dennis holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of State within Elections. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,811.
Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State
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Marquitta Williams holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 1992, they have about 34 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,759.
Community Assistance Specialist II - Ses/Department of State
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Jennafer Henderson works as a Community Assistance Specialist II - Ses for Department of State within Historical Resources. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Jennafer earned $41,016 in 2026.
Visitor Services/Museum Prgrm Supervisor - Ses/Department of State
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Brian Kelley is a Visitor Services/Museum Prgrm Supervisor - Ses at Department of State within Historical Resources. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,000.
Museum Education Program Specialist/Department of State
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Brennan Jammer is a Museum Education Program Specialist at Department of State within Historical Resources. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,000.
Records Analyst/Department of State
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Andrew Tiedt holds the role of Records Analyst at Department of State within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,831.
Administrative Assistant II/Department of State
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At Department of State, Deaundria Belson serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Elections. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,820.
Administrative Assistant II/Department of State
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At Department of State, Bonita Connell serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Elections. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,820.
Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State
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Karen Saly holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,456.
Archivist II/Department of State
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Gwendolyn Hierman works as a Archivist II for Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Gwendolyn earned $40,428 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant III/Department of State
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Rebecca Thomas is a Administrative Assistant III at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,321.
Records Specialist/Department of State
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Renate Hughes holds the role of Records Specialist at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,259.
Library Technical Assistant II/Department of State
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At Department of State, Kimberly Atkins serves as a Library Technical Assistant II within Library/Archives/Info Services. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,114.
Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State
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Tabitha Howell works as a Regulatory Specialist II for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Tabitha earned $40,062 in 2026.
Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State
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Tracy Lemieux holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,061.
Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State
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Shantell Brown holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,061.
Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State
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Annie Hall is a Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 42 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,061.