Florida / Department of Children and Families

Agency file

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

$17,380$100,109+

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

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

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I

1,872 · $37,174

Child Protective Investigator

1,133 · $50,000

Interviewing Clerk

342 · $34,760

Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses

287 · $64,080

Senior Child Protective Investigator

281 · $57,258

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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Destiny Wade

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2024-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashaye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005314

Destiny Wade works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Destiny earned $42,738 in 2026.

Simone Wilson

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Deangela Helen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005344

Simone Wilson holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Tony Jackson

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2001-05-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005737

At Department of Children and Families, Tony Jackson serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Jeremiah Davis

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005768

Jeremiah Davis is a Human Services Worker I 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 $42,738.

Kimberly Johnson

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005778

Kimberly Johnson is a Human Services Worker I 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 $42,738.

Janelle Martinez

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006251

At Department of Children and Families, Janelle Martinez serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Verna Lee

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leonard

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006545

Verna Lee is a Human Services Worker I 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 $42,738.

Jaelyn Sapp

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rashid

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006733

Jaelyn Sapp holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Malik Perkins

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shawnteze

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006755

At Department of Children and Families, Malik Perkins serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Ashley Lawson

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2022-02-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006809

Ashley Lawson holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Aziah Lane

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Xixiango

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 008674

Aziah Lane is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,738.

Shannon Clayton

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-06-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 034622

At Department of Children and Families, Shannon Clayton serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Nykeriah Rumph

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denysha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 004948

At Department of Children and Families, Nykeriah Rumph serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Mackenzi Tomlinson

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hilton

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005163

Mackenzi Tomlinson holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Fiona Brown

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005317

Fiona Brown is a Human Services Worker I 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 $42,738.

Peggy Brooks

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2023-11-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005470

Peggy Brooks works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Peggy earned $42,738 in 2026.

Shakayla Charleston

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shree

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005707

Shakayla Charleston holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Keyasia Beaman

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rihanna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005727

Keyasia Beaman holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Brooke Bates

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2002-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005810

Brooke Bates works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Brooke earned $42,738 in 2026.

Andreika Green

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Undra

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005856

Andreika Green works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Andreika earned $42,738 in 2026.

Jamar Edme

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2023-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Larone

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006292

Jamar Edme works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Jamar earned $42,738 in 2026.

Taylor Vaughn

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006306

Taylor Vaughn holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Sarah Maguire

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006445

Sarah Maguire holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Amira Frye

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alanna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006663

At Department of Children and Families, Amira Frye serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Ashton Vunkannon

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Carter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006694

At Department of Children and Families, Ashton Vunkannon serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Temeka Baker

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shanelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006713

At Department of Children and Families, Temeka Baker serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Octavious Murphy

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jarelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006735

Octavious Murphy works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Octavious earned $42,738 in 2026.

Jasmine Burr

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A Aliyah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006763

Jasmine Burr holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Ebony Bass

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nashay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006771

At Department of Children and Families, Ebony Bass serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Shena Slay

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006795

Shena Slay is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,738.

Ny'Miracle Safford

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A'Zion

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006813

Ny'Miracle Safford is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,738.

Amiracle Herring

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2023-01-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006822

Amiracle Herring holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Mikaela Maddox

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2024-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie Leatie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006876

Mikaela Maddox works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Mikaela earned $42,738 in 2026.

Jazmine Diaz-Cruz

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leanna Merisha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006915

Jazmine Diaz-Cruz is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,738.

Sabrina Wilson

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2005-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Clotheio

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 011286

At Department of Children and Families, Sabrina Wilson serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,738.

Taliyah Johnson

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Celeste

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 004784

Taliyah Johnson is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,738.

Timothy Edwards Ii

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,738

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $42,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,738
Hire date: 2022-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 004970

Timothy Edwards Ii holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,738.

Shnika Bradford

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist Supv-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,715

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $42,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,715
Hire date: 2009-03-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6092
Position Number: 042346

Shnika Bradford works as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist Supv-Ses for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Shnika earned $42,715 in 2026.

Eric Herndon

Human Services Program Analyst/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,715

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $42,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,715
Hire date: 2010-10-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Burton

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5871
Position Number: 066289

At Department of Children and Families, Eric Herndon serves as a Human Services Program Analyst within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,715.

Tammie Baker

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist Supv-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$42,711

Sub-department: Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay: $42,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,711
Hire date: 2009-07-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6092
Position Number: 047342

At Department of Children and Families, Tammie Baker serves as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist Supv-Ses within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,711.