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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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Nikita Spells-Wiggins

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,497
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,497
Hire date
2005-01-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
074660

Nikita Spells-Wiggins works as a Government Operations Consultant II for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. Nikita earned $69,497 in 2026.

Marcus Gruner

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,497
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$69,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,497
Hire date
2016-10-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
046717

At Department of Children and Families, Marcus Gruner serves as a Program Administrator - Ses within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,497.

Rosemary Cox

Behavioral Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,495
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$69,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,495
Hire date
2004-04-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5230
Position Number
006315

Rosemary Cox is a Behavioral Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,495.

Gary Reynolds

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,421
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,421
Hire date
1990-05-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
036154

Gary Reynolds is a Senior Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,421.

Andrea Hewitt

Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,420
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$69,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,420
Hire date
1997-08-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2228
Position Number
024890

At Department of Children and Families, Andrea Hewitt serves as a Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,420.

Jessica Pietrzak

Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,401
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,401
Hire date
2007-07-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8372
Position Number
072122

At Department of Children and Families, Jessica Pietrzak serves as a Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,401.

Sharlene Henry

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,362
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,362
Hire date
2016-05-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Allisha

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
002868

At Department of Children and Families, Sharlene Henry serves as a Program Administrator - Ses within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,362.

Jessica Carlson

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,360
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,360
Hire date
2016-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nabors

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
074662

At Department of Children and Families, Jessica Carlson serves as a Government Operations Consultant II within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,360.

Anthony Miltich

Operations & Management Consultant Manager - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,340
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,340
Hire date
2020-07-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
James

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2238
Position Number
075031

At Department of Children and Families, Anthony Miltich serves as a Operations & Management Consultant Manager - Ses within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,340.

Tonya Mason

Child Protective Field Support Consultan/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,331
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,331
Hire date
2016-12-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Meganne

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8374
Position Number
075455

At Department of Children and Families, Tonya Mason serves as a Child Protective Field Support Consultan within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,331.

Chelsea Small

Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,323
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,323
Hire date
2023-10-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elyse

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8372
Position Number
071504

At Department of Children and Families, Chelsea Small serves as a Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,323.

Linney Magdaleno

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-02-28
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
071826

Linney Magdaleno holds the role of Attorney 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 $69,240.

Georgia De Andrade

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-10-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Celena

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057677

Georgia De Andrade holds the role of Attorney 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 $69,240.

Michael Coffey

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-10-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
John

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057774

At Department of Children and Families, Michael Coffey serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Shanderia Norfus

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-10-11
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057793

Shanderia Norfus works as a Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Shanderia earned $69,240 in 2026.

Glenntoria Crawford

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-08-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D'Shawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057854

Glenntoria Crawford is a Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,240.

Marissa Morales

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-05-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elena

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
062415

Marissa Morales is a Attorney 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 $69,240.

Victoria Powell

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-05-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Whitney

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
062171

At Department of Children and Families, Victoria Powell serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Drake Rekve

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Luke

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
065426

At Department of Children and Families, Drake Rekve serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Zhanna Mendolia

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2026-02-06
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
070652

Zhanna Mendolia is a Attorney 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 $69,240.

Savannah Johnson

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-10-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Catherine

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
071397

Savannah Johnson holds the role of Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,240.

Jorge Ruiz Ortiz

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2022-12-19
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
071403

Jorge Ruiz Ortiz works as a Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Jorge earned $69,240 in 2026.

Kimberly Adams

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-08-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
071801

At Department of Children and Families, Kimberly Adams serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Alexandria Mahla

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-10-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
074234

At Department of Children and Families, Alexandria Mahla serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Nataki Robinson

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-11-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ayanna

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
074493

At Department of Children and Families, Nataki Robinson serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Joanne Joseph

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2026-02-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
074558

Joanne Joseph works as a Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Joanne earned $69,240 in 2026.

Joanna Scott

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2023-09-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T'Cherria

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057663

Joanna Scott is a Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,240.

Aaron Smothers

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-10-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Christopher

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057707

At Department of Children and Families, Aaron Smothers serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Adriana Silva

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2026-05-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057851

Adriana Silva holds the role of Attorney 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 $69,240.

Karina Jensen

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2022-12-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
057863

At Department of Children and Families, Karina Jensen serves as a Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,240.

Jillian Carver

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-03-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Mae

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
062439

Jillian Carver works as a Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Jillian earned $69,240 in 2026.

December Lee

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2021-02-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
065546

December Lee works as a Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. December earned $69,240 in 2026.

Chandelic Melton

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2018-11-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie Jackson

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
067828

Chandelic Melton works as a Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Chandelic earned $69,240 in 2026.

Winston Cole

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2022-07-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
070608

Winston Cole is a Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,240.

Yogita Mohan

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-04-12
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
070610

Yogita Mohan holds the role of Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,240.

Sylvia Carbone

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2026-02-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Taylor

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
071782

Sylvia Carbone is a Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,240.

Debra Aspromonti

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-10-31
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
071792

Debra Aspromonti works as a Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Debra earned $69,240 in 2026.

Karen Swain

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2026-05-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
074228

Karen Swain holds the role of Attorney 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 $69,240.

Michael Israel

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-07-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jason

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
074229

Michael Israel works as a Attorney 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. Michael earned $69,240 in 2026.

Kathryn Paris

Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2024-11-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7736
Position Number
074615

Kathryn Paris holds the role of Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,240.