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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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 9

Zerniyah Chambers

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,924

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $37,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,924
Hire date: 2022-05-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: JIBRE

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 000705

Zerniyah Chambers holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,924.

Rhonda Haney

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,924

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $37,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,924
Hire date: 1985-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 000707

Rhonda Haney works as a Regulatory Specialist II for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 41 years as a salaried employee. Rhonda earned $37,924 in 2026.

Summer Singleton

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,924

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $37,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,924
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: LYNN

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 000769

Summer Singleton works as a Regulatory Specialist II for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Summer earned $37,924 in 2026.

Makiyah Moore

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,924

Sub-department: ELECTIONS
Base pay: $37,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,924
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 001028

Makiyah Moore holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Elections. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,924.

Jakobe Roberts

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,924

Sub-department: ELECTIONS
Base pay: $37,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,924
Hire date: 2026-04-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 001029

At Department of State, Jakobe Roberts serves as a Regulatory Specialist II within Elections. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,924.

Erin Cheeseborough

Regulatory Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,738

Sub-department: ELECTIONS
Base pay: $37,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,738
Hire date: 2025-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0441
Position Number: 001035

Erin Cheeseborough holds the role of Regulatory Specialist II at Department of State within Elections. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,738.

Allisen Hunter

Laboratory Technician IV/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,420

Sub-department: HISTORICAL RESOURCES
Base pay: $37,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,420
Hire date: 2025-07-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5027
Position Number: 000298

Allisen Hunter holds the role of Laboratory Technician IV at Department of State within Historical Resources. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,420.

James Walton

Archivist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$37,084

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $37,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,084
Hire date: 2022-03-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: ANDREW

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2793
Position Number: 000268

James Walton is a Archivist I at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,084.

Bonnie Mclane

Archivist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,752

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $36,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,752
Hire date: 2026-02-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2793
Position Number: 000204

Bonnie Mclane works as a Archivist I for Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Bonnie earned $36,752 in 2026.

Brian Allen

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,558

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $36,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,558
Hire date: 2005-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000941

At Department of State, Brian Allen serves as a Regulatory Specialist I within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,558.

Thomas Connolly

Museum Artisan/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,535

Sub-department: HISTORICAL RESOURCES
Base pay: $36,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,535
Hire date: 2024-04-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2757
Position Number: 000259

Thomas Connolly is a Museum Artisan at Department of State within Historical Resources. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,535.

Dorian Mitchell

Records Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,448

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $36,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,448
Hire date: 2016-11-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: LEE

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 000310

Dorian Mitchell works as a Records Specialist for Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Dorian earned $36,448 in 2026.

Joshua Faughn

Records Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,448

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $36,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,448
Hire date: 2006-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 000955

At Department of State, Joshua Faughn serves as a Records Specialist within Library/Archives/Info Services. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,448.

Victoria Morrison

Administrative Assistant II - Ses/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: EXECUTIVE DIR/SUPPORT SVCS
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2022-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 000023

Victoria Morrison is a Administrative Assistant II - Ses at Department of State within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,430.

Judy Sadler

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2021-05-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000136

Judy Sadler holds the role of Regulatory Specialist I at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,430.

Isaiah Turner

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2024-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: ALEXANDER

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000160

Isaiah Turner is a Regulatory Specialist I at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,430.

Lee Payton

Graphics Consultant/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: EXECUTIVE DIR/SUPPORT SVCS
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2021-12-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3718
Position Number: 000531

Lee Payton holds the role of Graphics Consultant at Department of State within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,430.

Paulette Williams Kelly

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: ELECTIONS
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2022-12-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000952

Paulette Williams Kelly works as a Regulatory Specialist I for Department of State within Elections. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Paulette earned $36,430 in 2026.

Anna Fose

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,430

Sub-department: ELECTIONS
Base pay: $36,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,430
Hire date: 2004-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 001027

At Department of State, Anna Fose serves as a Regulatory Specialist I within Elections. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,430.

Madeline Hart

Public Information Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$36,317

Sub-department: CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Base pay: $36,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,317
Hire date: 2026-03-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3738
Position Number: 000032

At Department of State, Madeline Hart serves as a Public Information Specialist within Cultural Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,317.

Melanie Sellers

Staff Assistant/Department of State

2026 total comp

$35,812

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $35,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,812
Hire date: 1991-05-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 000936

Melanie Sellers is a Staff Assistant at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 1991, they have about 35 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,812.

Jose Zamora

Museum Education Program Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$35,500

Sub-department: HISTORICAL RESOURCES
Base pay: $35,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,500
Hire date: 2024-09-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2745
Position Number: 000756

Jose Zamora holds the role of Museum Education Program Specialist at Department of State within Historical Resources. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,500.

Steven Kurisko

Grants Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$35,456

Sub-department: HISTORICAL RESOURCES
Base pay: $35,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,456
Hire date: 2021-03-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2401
Position Number: 001111

Steven Kurisko is a Grants Specialist I at Department of State within Historical Resources. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,456.

Jada Aaron

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$35,398

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $35,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,398
Hire date: 2025-03-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: EMANI

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000358

Jada Aaron holds the role of Regulatory Specialist I at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,398.

Gabrielle Keys

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$35,398

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $35,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,398
Hire date: 2025-06-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000559

Gabrielle Keys works as a Regulatory Specialist I for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Gabrielle earned $35,398 in 2026.

Daphne Flemming

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$35,398

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $35,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,398
Hire date: 2025-02-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000560

At Department of State, Daphne Flemming serves as a Regulatory Specialist I within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,398.

Dawn Peterson

Accountant III/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: NICOLE

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 000040

Dawn Peterson works as a Accountant III for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Dawn earned $34,760 in 2026.

Nicole Miller

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: ELECTIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000097

At Department of State, Nicole Miller serves as a Regulatory Specialist I within Elections. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Elisa Concepcion

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-02-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000110

Elisa Concepcion works as a Regulatory Specialist I for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Elisa earned $34,760 in 2026.

Abiona Maddox

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000165

At Department of State, Abiona Maddox serves as a Regulatory Specialist I within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Shea Winters

Administrative Assistant I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-03-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0709
Position Number: 000258

Shea Winters holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Ramadevi Ennam

Document Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-09-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0425
Position Number: 000688

Ramadevi Ennam works as a Document Specialist for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Ramadevi earned $34,760 in 2026.

Meghana Gnanaprakash

Grants Specialist IV/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2409
Position Number: 000862

At Department of State, Meghana Gnanaprakash serves as a Grants Specialist IV within Cultural Affairs. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Maya Wilson

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: ELECTIONS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 001040

Maya Wilson is a Regulatory Specialist I at Department of State within Elections. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tyrone Greene

Document Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1987-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0425
Position Number: 000042

Tyrone Greene is a Document Specialist at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Hired in 1987, they have about 39 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Mary Snow

Document Specialist/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: ANN

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0425
Position Number: 000279

Mary Snow works as a Document Specialist for Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Mary earned $34,760 in 2026.

Alcinda Chason

Records Technician/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2016-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 000306

Alcinda Chason is a Records Technician at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Jessica Boyer

Administrative Assistant II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-05-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 000371

Jessica Boyer is a Administrative Assistant II at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Nicole Nichols

Grants Specialist II/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: LIBRARY/ARCHIVES/INFO SVCS
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2403
Position Number: 000622

Nicole Nichols holds the role of Grants Specialist II at Department of State within Library/Archives/Info Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Shaleya Reese

Regulatory Specialist I/Department of State

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: COMMERCIAL RECORD/REGIST
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0440
Position Number: 000686

Shaleya Reese holds the role of Regulatory Specialist I at Department of State within Commercial Record/Regist. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.