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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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Melannie Benhabib

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,405
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,405
Hire date
2023-07-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Mercedes

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
063023

Melannie Benhabib holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,405.

Tamara Sullivan

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,386
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$39,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,386
Hire date
2022-07-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Evette

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
024706

At Department of Children and Families, Tamara Sullivan serves as a Staff Assistant within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,386.

Oceania Humes

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,386
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,386
Hire date
1997-09-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
048546

Oceania Humes works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years as a salaried employee. Oceania earned $39,386 in 2026.

Jose Arango Perez

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,386
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$39,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,386
Hire date
2023-11-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
019681

At Department of Children and Families, Jose Arango Perez serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,386.

Tanille Cosby

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,386
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$39,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,386
Hire date
2009-09-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
002000

Tanille Cosby works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Tanille earned $39,386 in 2026.

Kathlene Johnson

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

2026 total comp
$39,363
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,363
Hire date
2006-01-13
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6091
Position Number
044538

Kathlene Johnson works as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist II for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. Kathlene earned $39,363 in 2026.

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.

Nicole Ardley

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,321
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,321
Hire date
2018-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5871
Position Number
022277

Nicole Ardley works as a Human Services Program Analyst for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Nicole earned $39,321 in 2026.

Shania Sankey

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,321
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,321
Hire date
2024-11-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nyoka

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5871
Position Number
053568

Shania Sankey is a Human Services Program Analyst at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,321.

Tatiana Smith

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,321
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$39,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,321
Hire date
2022-03-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5871
Position Number
057844

Tatiana Smith works as a Human Services Program Analyst for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Tatiana earned $39,321 in 2026.

Saydie Locatelli

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,321
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,321
Hire date
2026-04-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5871
Position Number
025717

Saydie Locatelli is a Human Services Program Analyst at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,321.

Lenesha Bright

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

2026 total comp
$39,294
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,294
Hire date
2008-02-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elaine

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6091
Position Number
025719

Lenesha Bright holds the role of Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist II at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,294.

Sharon Robinson

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

2026 total comp
$39,291
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,291
Hire date
1987-06-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
025058

At Department of Children and Families, Sharon Robinson serves as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 1987 (about 39 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,291.

Natalie Redding

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,290
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,290
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,290
Hire date
2014-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
006866

Natalie Redding holds the role of Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,290.

Kerri Gibson

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,288
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,288
Hire date
1990-04-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
021258

Kerri Gibson holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,288.

Adrienne Ragin

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

2026 total comp
$39,280
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,280
Hire date
1990-07-30
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
039210

Adrienne Ragin holds the role of Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,280.

Alexis Alexander

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,269
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$39,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,269
Hire date
2025-02-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Miriam

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7703
Position Number
071835

Alexis Alexander works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Alexis earned $39,269 in 2026.

Michel Canel

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

2026 total comp
$39,218
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,218
Hire date
1994-06-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
073783

Michel Canel is a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,218.

Yvonne Duncan

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,200
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$39,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,200
Hire date
1998-06-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
056036

Yvonne Duncan is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,200.

Corey Smith

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,167
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$39,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,167
Hire date
2022-06-17
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
004426

Corey Smith is a Administrative Assistant I at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,167.

Sergio Ricse Valdivia

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

2026 total comp
$39,158
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,158
Hire date
2024-06-28
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
040172

At Department of Children and Families, Sergio Ricse Valdivia serves as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,158.

Johanna Quinones

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

2026 total comp
$39,158
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$39,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,158
Hire date
2003-05-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
059684

At Department of Children and Families, Johanna Quinones serves as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,158.

Lora Johns Harvey

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2016-03-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Rai

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
037557

Lora Johns Harvey works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Lora earned $39,145 in 2026.

Tyesha Oliver

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2022-10-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Shamya

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
073487

At Department of Children and Families, Tyesha Oliver serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,145.

Ariana Ruise

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2017-09-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Eliese

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
073489

Ariana Ruise is a Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,145.

Rachael Woolfolk

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2008-08-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Leola

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
073499

Rachael Woolfolk holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,145.

Raevondalyn Givens

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
1996-07-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
004829

Raevondalyn Givens holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,145.

Damion Goodwin

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2004-07-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5784
Position Number
005318

Damion Goodwin holds the role of Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,145.

Alyssa Baker

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2023-06-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
005454

At Department of Children and Families, Alyssa Baker serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,145.

Elizabeth Kaliszczak

Behavioral Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2024-05-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Joy

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5751
Position Number
005954

Elizabeth Kaliszczak works as a Behavioral Program Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Elizabeth earned $39,145 in 2026.

Theresa Tapley

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2013-10-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
007522

Theresa Tapley holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,145.

Chevett Underwood

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
1996-11-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
008081

Chevett Underwood works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years) as a salaried employee. Chevett earned $39,145 in 2026.

Belinda Jones

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2013-12-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Annette

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
009760

At Department of Children and Families, Belinda Jones serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,145.

Alyssa Ruise

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2018-06-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Anna Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
009776

Alyssa Ruise is a Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,145.

Charlene Coleman

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
1993-01-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
010048

Charlene Coleman holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,145.

Albert Green

Stores Analyst/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2023-02-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0927
Position Number
010299

At Department of Children and Families, Albert Green serves as a Stores Analyst within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,145.

Chasity Givens

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2003-11-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
011362

At Department of Children and Families, Chasity Givens serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,145.

Freda Williams

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2007-06-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lafay

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
073496

Freda Williams holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,145.

Sally Williams

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
1989-11-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
073498

Sally Williams works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1989, they have about 37 years of service as a salaried employee. Sally earned $39,145 in 2026.

Deon Williams

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$39,145
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$39,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,145
Hire date
2007-04-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Latrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5709
Position Number
005349

Deon Williams is a Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,145.