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Department of Children and Families

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Children and Families is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 10,944 employees with median total compensation of $44,325; the highest distinct record was $266,126.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$552.4M
Employees
10,944
Median total
$44,325
Highest record
$266,126

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 10,944 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($44,325) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$50,473 (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
$36,029
$37,274
$44,325
$57,258
$73,379

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $73,379 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,029. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

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Sara Setzer

Operations Analyst I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,819
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$37,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,819
Hire date
2008-10-17
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2209
Position Number
026082

At Department of Children and Families, Sara Setzer serves as a Operations Analyst I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,819.

Shaniah Keels

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,810
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,810
Hire date
2022-02-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Stanleka

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5940
Position Number
022122

Shaniah Keels works as a Human Services Counselor III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Shaniah earned $37,810 in 2026.

Amanda Mancini

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,780
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,780
Hire date
2013-09-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
025179

Amanda Mancini is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,780.

Latricia Smith

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,780
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,780
Hire date
2023-02-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Chemarae

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
047230

Latricia Smith works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Latricia earned $37,780 in 2026.

Sarah Escobar

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,780
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,780
Hire date
2017-06-30
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
052037

Sarah Escobar works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Sarah earned $37,780 in 2026.

Wilhelmenia Bailey

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,780
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,780
Hire date
2015-09-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Louise

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
072724

Wilhelmenia Bailey is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,780.

Sharon Smith

Operations Analyst I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,773
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$37,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,773
Hire date
2017-09-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2209
Position Number
009519

Sharon Smith holds the role of Operations Analyst I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,773.

Jensey Heding

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,771
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,771
Hire date
2022-10-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lyn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
040228

Jensey Heding holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,771.

Jacquitta Knowles

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,767
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,767
Hire date
2024-11-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Yvette

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
062507

Jacquitta Knowles works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Jacquitta earned $37,767 in 2026.

Jacquelyn Mckoy

Senior Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,767
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,767
Hire date
1987-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0004
Position Number
022208

Jacquelyn Mckoy holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,767.

Takiyha Thomas

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,767
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,767
Hire date
2022-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Patrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
072172

Takiyha Thomas works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Takiyha earned $37,767 in 2026.

Kristina Brown

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,767
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,767
Hire date
2026-04-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Briele

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
075068

Kristina Brown works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Kristina earned $37,767 in 2026.

Sameeyah Michel

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,767
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,767
Hire date
2025-10-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Saycha

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
075115

At Department of Children and Families, Sameeyah Michel serves as a Records Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,767.

Maria Diaz

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,767
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,767
Hire date
2001-05-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
069189

Maria Diaz works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years as a salaried employee. Maria earned $37,767 in 2026.

Florence Taylor

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,767
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,767
Hire date
2005-12-30
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
023452

At Department of Children and Families, Florence Taylor serves as a Records Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,767.

Mary Sitton

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,718
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,718
Hire date
2008-11-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
075365

Mary Sitton holds the role of Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,718.

Elvie Bernard

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
2013-04-26
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
024357

Elvie Bernard is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,699.

Alexandra Otiniano

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
2009-07-24
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
019808

Alexandra Otiniano is a Interviewing Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,699.

Sharon Lindsay

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
1986-07-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lorraine

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
025441

At Department of Children and Families, Sharon Lindsay serves as a Interviewing Clerk within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 1986 (about 40 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,699.

Migdalia Leon

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
2013-07-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
025837

Migdalia Leon works as a Interviewing Clerk for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Migdalia earned $37,699 in 2026.

Sheila Grant

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
2009-05-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
044572

Sheila Grant is a Interviewing Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,699.

Tracey Malcolm

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
1994-01-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michele

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
044616

Tracey Malcolm works as a Interviewing Clerk for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. Tracey earned $37,699 in 2026.

Barbara Garcia

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
2017-01-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
049355

Barbara Garcia works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Barbara earned $37,699 in 2026.

Carol Roberts

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,699
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,699
Hire date
1999-09-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
055335

Carol Roberts holds the role of Interviewing Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,699.

Fernando Larios

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,617
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,617
Hire date
1998-04-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
055668

Fernando Larios works as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. Fernando earned $37,617 in 2026.

Bakila Holloman

Rehabilitation Therapist - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,614
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$37,614
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,614
Hire date
2007-08-24
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5563
Position Number
074363

At Department of Children and Families, Bakila Holloman serves as a Rehabilitation Therapist - F/C within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,614.

Jose Melendez

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,599
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$37,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,599
Hire date
1995-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
017399

Jose Melendez works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 31 years as a salaried employee. Jose earned $37,599 in 2026.

Kelly Chadwell

Purchasing Agent III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,595
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$37,595
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,595
Hire date
2025-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Anne

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0815
Position Number
019407

At Department of Children and Families, Kelly Chadwell serves as a Purchasing Agent III within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,595.

Rafael Portela

Revenue Specialist II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,574
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,574
Hire date
2009-09-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Salvador

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1700
Position Number
021566

Rafael Portela holds the role of Revenue Specialist II at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,574.

Carla Plato

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,559
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,559
Hire date
1986-07-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
024888

At Department of Children and Families, Carla Plato serves as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 1986 (about 40 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,559.

Ana Gamero

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,552
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,552
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,552
Hire date
2005-06-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
073800

Ana Gamero works as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. Ana earned $37,552 in 2026.

Sabrina Green

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,547
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,547
Hire date
1999-02-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
025844

Sabrina Green is a Interviewing Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,547.

Gail Walls

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,537
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,537
Hire date
1994-06-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
042491

Gail Walls is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,537.

Amanda Losty

Revenue Specialist II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,511
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,511
Hire date
2000-09-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1700
Position Number
024795

Amanda Losty is a Revenue Specialist II at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,511.

Karen Foster

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,463
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$37,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,463
Hire date
1988-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
021839

Karen Foster is a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 1988 (about 38 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,463.

Taylor Lewis

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,461
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,461
Hire date
2016-06-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
002922

Taylor Lewis is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,461.

Michelle Weitzel

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,461
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,461
Hire date
2022-10-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Sawdey

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
047638

Michelle Weitzel holds the role of Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,461.

Ashley Salva

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,457
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$37,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,457
Hire date
2019-09-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Riane

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
011054

Ashley Salva is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,457.

Katrina Mills

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,442
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$37,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,442
Hire date
2017-04-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
048955

Katrina Mills holds the role of Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,442.

Gina Godbold

Behavioral Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$37,442
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$37,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,442
Hire date
2020-05-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5751
Position Number
060146

Gina Godbold holds the role of Behavioral Program Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,442.