Florida / Department of Children and Families / Research and Training Specialist

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Research and Training Specialist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

12 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $60,000, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $699.8K
Role median: $60,000
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$45,060$69,887+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Florida

Research and Training Specialist is held in 15 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $60,000 ranks #8 of 15.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$74,585 · 2

Florida School for the Deaf & Blind

$67,166 · 3

Department of Management Services

$64,945 · 6

Department of Health

$62,951 · 11

Agriculture and Consumer Services

$62,446 · 1

Department of Education

$62,032 · 5

Department of Corrections

$61,100 · 58

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Community

$58,565 · 2

Department of Financial Services

$54,475 · 1

Business & Professional Reg

$54,022 · 10

Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

$53,096 · 16

Department of Revenue

$52,020 · 6

Median total compensation for the Research and Training Specialist role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Children and Families

Record list

Employees with this title

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Laney Yoder

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$70,338

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $70,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,338
Hire date: 2022-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Makenna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 075169

Laney Yoder holds the role of Research and Training Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,338.

Crystal Gery-Agee

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$68,289

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $68,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,289
Hire date: 2015-01-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leeann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 004703

At Department of Children and Families, Crystal Gery-Agee serves as a Research and Training Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,289.

Michelle Evans

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$65,855

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $65,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,855
Hire date: 2022-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 075162

At Department of Children and Families, Michelle Evans serves as a Research and Training Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,855.

Kiffa Hogans

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$63,053

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $63,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,053
Hire date: 2000-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 000835

Kiffa Hogans works as a Research and Training Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years) as a salaried employee. Kiffa earned $63,053 in 2026.

Hillary Chandler

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$63,000

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $63,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,000
Hire date: 2025-12-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 023920

Hillary Chandler is a Research and Training Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $63,000.

Vanessa Quinones

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Hire date: 2016-12-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 047650

At Department of Children and Families, Vanessa Quinones serves as a Research and Training Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.

Roderic Stovall

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Hire date: 1997-06-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 004640

At Department of Children and Families, Roderic Stovall serves as a Research and Training Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.

Clara Sampson

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,839

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $58,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,839
Hire date: 2015-12-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 042111

Clara Sampson holds the role of Research and Training Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,839.

Ayana Morgan

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,145

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $51,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,145
Hire date: 2003-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 056634

Ayana Morgan is a Research and Training Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,145.

Dachelle Gibbs

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,089

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $48,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,089
Hire date: 2015-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 052838

Dachelle Gibbs works as a Research and Training Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Dachelle earned $48,089 in 2026.

Nicole Walker Boyer

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$46,132

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $46,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,132
Hire date: 2017-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 071386

Nicole Walker Boyer holds the role of Research and Training Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,132.

Rebecca Rice

Research and Training Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$45,060

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $45,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,060
Hire date: 2008-09-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1334
Position Number: 020101

Rebecca Rice holds the role of Research and Training Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,060.