Florida / Department of Children and Families / Social Services Counselor

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Social Services Counselor

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

15 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $46,750, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $700.1K
Role median: $46,750
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$38,000$57,049+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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

Social Services Counselor is held in 3 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $46,750 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health

$44,054 · 11

Agency for Persons W Disabilit

$43,630 · 18

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

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Kayatta Mckay

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$58,234

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $58,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,234
Hire date: 2008-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 032107

Kayatta Mckay works as a Social Services Counselor for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Kayatta earned $58,234 in 2026.

Michelle Johnson

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,001

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $54,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,001
Hire date: 2012-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 064505

At Department of Children and Families, Michelle Johnson serves as a Social Services Counselor within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,001.

Crystal Taylor

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$53,392

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $53,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,392
Hire date: 2020-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Smith

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 073407

At Department of Children and Families, Crystal Taylor serves as a Social Services Counselor within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,392.

Susan Simononis

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,852

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,852
Hire date: 2024-06-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 011003

Susan Simononis holds the role of Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,852.

Amy Hasty

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,639

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,639
Hire date: 2006-07-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 059332

Amy Hasty holds the role of Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,639.

Yvonne Powell

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,750

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,750
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 006391

Yvonne Powell is a Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,750.

Kimyata Smart

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$46,750

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $46,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,750
Hire date: 2008-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 011005

At Department of Children and Families, Kimyata Smart serves as a Social Services Counselor within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,750.

Desiree Sandlin

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$46,750

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $46,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,750
Hire date: 2016-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Monae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 037503

Desiree Sandlin holds the role of Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,750.

Phillip Sasse

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$44,775

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $44,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,775
Hire date: 2024-06-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 034475

Phillip Sasse is a Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,775.

Maria Irma Housand

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$43,684

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $43,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,684
Hire date: 2021-04-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Garancho

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 073314

Maria Irma Housand is a Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,684.

Charlotte Campbell

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$43,037

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $43,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,037
Hire date: 2020-06-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rebekah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 011002

Charlotte Campbell is a Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,037.

Stephanie Roberson

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,849

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,849
Hire date: 2024-05-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lakisha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 037491

Stephanie Roberson is a Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,849.

Gedric Berrios

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,829

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,829
Hire date: 2019-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 008747

Gedric Berrios is a Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,829.

Lashawnda Gulley

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$39,600

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $39,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,600
Hire date: 2025-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Catherine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 005813

Lashawnda Gulley is a Social Services Counselor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,600.

Deanna Jones

Social Services Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$38,000

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $38,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,000
Hire date: 2025-11-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shakira

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5953
Position Number: 007338

At Department of Children and Families, Deanna Jones serves as a Social Services Counselor within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,000.