Florida / Department of Children and Families / Secretary Specialist

Job-title file

Secretary Specialist

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

18 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $35,629, below the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $626.8K
Role median: $35,629
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$17,380$38,376+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 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

Secretary Specialist is held in 7 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $35,629 ranks #6 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department Environmental Protection

$49,922 · 1

Agency for Persons W Disabilit

$36,558 · 1

Department of Juvenile Justice

$36,457 · 68

Department of Education

$36,029 · 8

Department of Health

$35,676 · 2

Department of Revenue

$34,760 · 1

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

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Secretary Specialist beyond Florida

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $36,457 ranks #2 of 2. See Secretary Specialist across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Maine

$47,114 · 63

Median total compensation for comparable Secretary Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Sonnia Leon

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$39,343

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $39,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,343
Hire date: 2020-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Diana

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 024373

Sonnia Leon holds the role of Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,343.

Adam Allen

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2024-04-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Grant

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 024305

Adam Allen works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Adam earned $36,498 in 2026.

Laura Melvin

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2020-03-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 024896

Laura Melvin is a Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.

Maria Victor

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2021-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elena

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 036253

Maria Victor works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Maria earned $36,498 in 2026.

Karen Kallmeyer

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2023-05-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Faye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 021998

At Department of Children and Families, Karen Kallmeyer serves as a Secretary Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Belinda Cline

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2000-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 019780

At Department of Children and Families, Belinda Cline serves as a Secretary Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Ashlee Larry

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2016-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Necole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 019880

Ashlee Larry works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Ashlee earned $36,498 in 2026.

Zulma Rojas

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2018-08-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 022015

Zulma Rojas works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Zulma earned $36,498 in 2026.

Rebecca Holt

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$36,498

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $36,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,498
Hire date: 2010-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 043507

At Department of Children and Families, Rebecca Holt serves as a Secretary Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Kimberly Cobb

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2018-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 025222

Kimberly Cobb holds the role of Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Elaine Berry

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1987-02-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 025230

Elaine Berry is a Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1987 (about 39 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Kara Smith

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 050953

Kara Smith works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Kara earned $34,760 in 2026.

Dana Goff

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2017-04-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 034674

At Department of Children and Families, Dana Goff serves as a Secretary Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Emily Sprouse

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
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: Leann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 005162

At Department of Children and Families, Emily Sprouse serves as a Secretary Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Linda Lamb

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2020-08-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 020560

Linda Lamb is a Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Hannah Owen

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shiloh

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 021412

Hannah Owen is a Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Marian Epps

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1989-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 021457

Marian Epps is a Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Williemae Peterson

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$17,380

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $17,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,380
Hire date: 1981-07-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 069346

Williemae Peterson holds the role of Secretary Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 45 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,380.