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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

Page 1

Jessica Joyce

General and Operations Manager I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,380
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,380
Hire date
2011-06-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1021
Position Number
072173

Jessica Joyce holds the role of General and Operations Manager I at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,380.

Karen Beard

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

2026 total comp
$79,339
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,339
Hire date
2016-02-24
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2228
Position Number
009444

Karen Beard holds the role of Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,339.

Nichole Klimley

Operations Review Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,339
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,339
Hire date
2015-06-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2239
Position Number
074418

Nichole Klimley holds the role of Operations Review Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,339.

Richard Valentine

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

2026 total comp
$79,339
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,339
Hire date
2011-03-18
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2228
Position Number
002731

Richard Valentine is a Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $79,339.

Katherine Wotherspoon

Operations Manager C-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,339
Sub-department
Subs Abuse and Mental Health
Base pay
$79,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,339
Hire date
1997-08-25
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9119
Position Number
006020

Katherine Wotherspoon is a Operations Manager C-Ses at Department of Children and Families within Subs Abuse and Mental Health. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $79,339.

Lindsey Mccrudden

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,339
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,339
Hire date
2005-08-26
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
073990

At Department of Children and Families, Lindsey Mccrudden serves as a Program Administrator - Ses within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,339.

Janice Perez

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

2026 total comp
$79,338
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,338
Hire date
2001-05-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2228
Position Number
073173

Janice Perez holds the role of Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,338.

Crystal Brown

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

2026 total comp
$79,338
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,338
Hire date
2007-04-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Gayle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2228
Position Number
033817

At Department of Children and Families, Crystal Brown serves as a Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,338.

Cosie Fountain

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,078
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$79,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,078
Hire date
1993-01-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Williams

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5294
Position Number
006324

Cosie Fountain works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. Cosie earned $79,078 in 2026.

Bruce Staten

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,078
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$79,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,078
Hire date
2000-04-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Edward

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5294
Position Number
008576

Bruce Staten is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $79,078.

Ritu Misra

System Project Consultant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,050
Sub-department
Information Technology
Base pay
$79,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,050
Hire date
2014-06-02
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2109
Position Number
053718

Ritu Misra holds the role of System Project Consultant at Department of Children and Families within Information Technology. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,050.

Joanna Merritt

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,040
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$79,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,040
Hire date
2025-07-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Powell

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5306
Position Number
011288

Joanna Merritt is a Registered Nurse Supervisor 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 $79,040.

Melinda Bartelt

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,030
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,030
Hire date
2005-09-02
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
002376

At Department of Children and Families, Melinda Bartelt serves as a Program Administrator - Ses within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,030.

Stacey Beaton

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,030
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,030
Hire date
2013-12-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
002394

Stacey Beaton works as a Program Administrator - Ses for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Stacey earned $79,030 in 2026.

Eliezer Zelaya

Program Manager/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,025
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$79,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,025
Hire date
2012-02-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8066
Position Number
022470

Eliezer Zelaya works as a Program Manager for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years as a salaried employee. Eliezer earned $79,025 in 2026.

Aldrin Sanders

Human Resource Consultant/Hr-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,025
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,025
Hire date
2007-01-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Terrell

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0193
Position Number
000560

At Department of Children and Families, Aldrin Sanders serves as a Human Resource Consultant/Hr-Ses within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,025.

Raylin Ubeda

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,022
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,022
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,022
Hire date
2001-10-19
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
022452

At Department of Children and Families, Raylin Ubeda serves as a Program Administrator - Ses within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,022.

Mini Joseph

Application Systems Programmer III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,892
Sub-department
Information Technology
Base pay
$78,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,892
Hire date
2011-01-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2143
Position Number
056740

Mini Joseph is a Application Systems Programmer III at Department of Children and Families within Information Technology. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,892.

Elizabeth Merenda

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

2026 total comp
$78,835
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,835
Hire date
2013-04-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
075441

Elizabeth Merenda is a Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,835.

Ashley Boatwright

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2017-09-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
057665

At Department of Children and Families, Ashley Boatwright serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,795.

Carol Mitchell

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2015-11-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
063223

At Department of Children and Families, Carol Mitchell serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,795.

Stacey Alvarado

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2020-07-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ellen

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
070668

Stacey Alvarado is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,795.

Amanda Dietzen

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2014-02-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Rae

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071780

Amanda Dietzen is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,795.

Suzanne Goodis

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2019-08-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Joy

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071811

At Department of Children and Families, Suzanne Goodis serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,795.

Tabitha Fishgrab

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2010-06-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
072223

Tabitha Fishgrab is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,795.

Amanda Thoni

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2015-07-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Riyad

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
073476

Amanda Thoni holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Jessica Ripley

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2012-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074552

Jessica Ripley holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Carolina Suazo Robles

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2017-11-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Melinda

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074566

Carolina Suazo Robles holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Christina Maxfield

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2021-08-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Alise

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074557

Christina Maxfield is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,795.

Vladimir Garcia

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
1999-07-23
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074611

Vladimir Garcia holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Concha Prieto

Government Analyst II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Subs Abuse and Mental Health
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2022-11-17
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2225
Position Number
074847

Concha Prieto works as a Government Analyst II for Department of Children and Families within Subs Abuse and Mental Health. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Concha earned $78,795 in 2026.

Richard Hinds

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2019-02-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
057662

Richard Hinds works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Richard earned $78,795 in 2026.

Marilyn Adler

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2007-03-23
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
057681

At Department of Children and Families, Marilyn Adler serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,795.

Marilyn Crill

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2021-06-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Rose

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
057853

Marilyn Crill works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Marilyn earned $78,795 in 2026.

Morgan Lauten

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2021-06-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ray

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071832

Morgan Lauten holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Lauren Perkins

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2010-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
065422

Lauren Perkins holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Nidia Tew

Accounting Services Analyst D-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2005-11-18
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4950
Position Number
069926

Nidia Tew holds the role of Accounting Services Analyst D-Ses at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Kristine Lazinsk

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2009-12-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Coffin

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
070606

Kristine Lazinsk holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,795.

Doreen Regent

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
070609

Doreen Regent is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $78,795.

Hailey Hafer

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$78,795
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$78,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,795
Hire date
2020-04-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Rayann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071864

Hailey Hafer works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Hailey earned $78,795 in 2026.