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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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Valerie Sheldon-Shumaker

Abuse Registry Counselor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,031
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,031
Hire date
2022-01-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5961
Position Number
071601

Valerie Sheldon-Shumaker works as a Abuse Registry Counselor for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Valerie earned $50,031 in 2026.

David Meconitas

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,002
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,002
Hire date
1993-12-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
070714

David Meconitas holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1993 (about 33 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,002.

Kimberly Rosa

Investigator Supervisor - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,001
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$50,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,001
Hire date
1995-08-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Stokes

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8354
Position Number
022135

At Department of Children and Families, Kimberly Rosa serves as a Investigator Supervisor - Ses within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 31 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,001.

Savannah Else

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-04-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Laurel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
075167

Savannah Else works as a Child Protective Investigator 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. Savannah earned $50,000 in 2026.

Anna JonesMay be multiple

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Hire date
2025-06-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
023753

This Child Protective Investigator record at Department of Children and Families for Anna Jones may represent several individuals, totaling $50,000 in 2026.

Louse Louis

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-12-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Merry

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
021896

Louse Louis is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Hailey Bakley

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-03-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lauren

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
022339

At Department of Children and Families, Hailey Bakley serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Joyce Beaufort

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2023-05-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
023163

At Department of Children and Families, Joyce Beaufort serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Joslin Brandenstein

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-11-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Rebekah

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
023278

Joslin Brandenstein holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Winston Torain

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
023322

Winston Torain is a Child Protective Investigator 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 $50,000.

Randi Cineus

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-07-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
023894

Randi Cineus holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Natalia Soto Robles

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-12-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Melissa

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
035068

Natalia Soto Robles is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Athena Brumby

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-11-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Mechaelene

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
039688

At Department of Children and Families, Athena Brumby serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Megan Grooms

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-09-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
039763

Megan Grooms is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Andrew Harris

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-10-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Bruce

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
039758

Andrew Harris is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Alejandra Jimenez Herrera

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-08-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ramona

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
039759

Alejandra Jimenez Herrera holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Kimberly Hamlin

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2023-03-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
040113

Kimberly Hamlin works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $50,000 in 2026.

Destiny Jimenez

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-12-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
039790

Destiny Jimenez works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Destiny earned $50,000 in 2026.

Marlen Decarlo

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2016-07-29
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
040070

Marlen Decarlo is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Cavil Coburn

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-10-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
040112

At Department of Children and Families, Cavil Coburn serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Deanna Campos

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-04-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
040455

Deanna Campos holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Renee Camardo

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
044293

At Department of Children and Families, Renee Camardo serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

David Birge

Systems Programmer II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Information Technology
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2020-08-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Coy

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2113
Position Number
047130

David Birge is a Systems Programmer II at Department of Children and Families within Information Technology. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Jamacia Stringer

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-08-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Maya

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
047127

Jamacia Stringer works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Jamacia earned $50,000 in 2026.

Lisa Rosa

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-05-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
047131

Lisa Rosa is a Child Protective Investigator 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 $50,000.

Ty Fortier

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
047215

At Department of Children and Families, Ty Fortier serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Amaris Watson

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Zenas

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048137

Amaris Watson is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Calvin Stevenson

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-04-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Travis

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048228

Calvin Stevenson works as a Child Protective Investigator 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. Calvin earned $50,000 in 2026.

Karalyn Knapp

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-04-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Paige

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048336

At Department of Children and Families, Karalyn Knapp serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Jessie Casiano

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-04-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048249

At Department of Children and Families, Jessie Casiano serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Charles Black

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2023-04-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048210

Charles Black works as a Child Protective Investigator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Charles earned $50,000 in 2026.

Madeline Bo

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-05-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Krekelberg

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048958

Madeline Bo holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Danielle Fox

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-12-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048935

At Department of Children and Families, Danielle Fox serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Kiara Gonzalez

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-01-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Vashti

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048930

Kiara Gonzalez holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Diarra Thomas

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ayanna

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048932

At Department of Children and Families, Diarra Thomas serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Vanessa Rodriguez

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2006-12-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
048958

Vanessa Rodriguez holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Andrea Witt

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-09-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nichole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
049622

Andrea Witt is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Tenika Gray

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2026-05-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
050891

Tenika Gray holds the role of Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Rosaura Fermin

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-09-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
050878

Rosaura Fermin is a Child Protective Investigator at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.

Christina Forrest

Child Protective Investigator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$50,000
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$50,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,000
Hire date
2025-10-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8371
Position Number
050999

At Department of Children and Families, Christina Forrest serves as a Child Protective Investigator within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.