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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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Leland Kirkland

Registered Nurse Supervisor-F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,549
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,549
Hire date
1997-08-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5307
Position Number
036052

Leland Kirkland works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor-F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years as a salaried employee. Leland earned $80,549 in 2026.

Cathrine Towne

Senior Registered Nurse Supv-F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,546
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,546
Hire date
2022-03-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Louise

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5309
Position Number
005547

Cathrine Towne is a Senior Registered Nurse Supv-F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,546.

David Cooper

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,496
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,496
Hire date
2006-09-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Roy

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5294
Position Number
037471

David Cooper holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496.

Leanne Thornton

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,496
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,496
Hire date
2025-05-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5294
Position Number
005304

Leanne Thornton works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Leanne earned $80,496 in 2026.

Misty Swanson

Research and Training Specialist-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,468
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,468
Hire date
2000-01-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1334
Position Number
006355

At Department of Children and Families, Misty Swanson serves as a Research and Training Specialist-Ses within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,468.

Robert Redding

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,387
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$80,387
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,387
Hire date
1998-07-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
058306

Robert Redding works as a Program Administrator - Ses for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. Robert earned $80,387 in 2026.

Janet Romero

Government Analyst II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,342
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,342
Hire date
2012-01-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Bente

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2225
Position Number
020312

At Department of Children and Families, Janet Romero serves as a Government Analyst II within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,342.

Conchita Griffin

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,228
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,228
Hire date
2020-07-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Broadnax

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5306
Position Number
043222

Conchita Griffin holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,228.

Angela Pilkington

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,224
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,224
Hire date
2006-01-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Dawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5294
Position Number
037465

At Department of Children and Families, Angela Pilkington serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,224.

Amanda Howard

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,224
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,224
Hire date
2011-08-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Gail

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5294
Position Number
043244

Amanda Howard works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. Amanda earned $80,224 in 2026.

Aaron Platt

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,027
Sub-department
Subs Abuse and Mental Health
Base pay
$80,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,027
Hire date
2002-11-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
070373

At Department of Children and Families, Aaron Platt serves as a Government Operations Consultant II within Subs Abuse and Mental Health. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,027.

Melissa Nicolai

Operations Review Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,026
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$80,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,026
Hire date
2009-11-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lauren

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2239
Position Number
072131

Melissa Nicolai works as a Operations Review Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Melissa earned $80,026 in 2026.

Jamie Ricci

Community and Social Service Manager II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,002
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,002
Hire date
2025-05-23
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2298
Position Number
004903

Jamie Ricci holds the role of Community and Social Service Manager II 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 $80,002.

Diera Godfrey

Community and Social Service Manager II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,002
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,002
Hire date
2017-01-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2298
Position Number
005161

Diera Godfrey works as a Community and Social Service Manager II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Diera earned $80,002 in 2026.

David Robinson

Assistant Institution Superintendent/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,002
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,002
Hire date
1999-04-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6941
Position Number
006385

David Robinson holds the role of Assistant Institution Superintendent at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,002.

Carmen Gomez-Abreu

Community and Social Service Manager II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,002
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,002
Hire date
2025-03-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2298
Position Number
074518

Carmen Gomez-Abreu works as a Community and Social Service Manager II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Carmen earned $80,002 in 2026.

Christopher Panzarino

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

2026 total comp
$80,000
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000
Hire date
2001-10-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2224
Position Number
065328

Christopher Panzarino works as a Senior Management Analyst I - Ses for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years) as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $80,000 in 2026.

Ashley Call

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,000
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000
Hire date
2017-10-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
000098

Ashley Call works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Ashley earned $80,000 in 2026.

Joshua Register

General Services Manager - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,000
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000
Hire date
2009-12-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0749
Position Number
005791

At Department of Children and Families, Joshua Register serves as a General Services Manager - Ses within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Scott Holloway

General Services Manager - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$80,000
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$80,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,000
Hire date
2018-01-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0749
Position Number
017957

Scott Holloway works as a General Services Manager - Ses for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Scott earned $80,000 in 2026.

Richard Forrester Jr

Safety Program Manager - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,960
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,960
Hire date
2000-05-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8713
Position Number
070985

Richard Forrester Jr works as a Safety Program Manager - Ses for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years) as a salaried employee. Richard earned $79,960 in 2026.

Salvatore Dipiazza

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,842
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$79,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,842
Hire date
2018-06-29
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5294
Position Number
010210

Salvatore Dipiazza holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,842.

Brian Tuvell

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
1994-12-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Kris

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
074136

Brian Tuvell works as a Senior Human Services Program Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. Brian earned $79,828 in 2026.

Jacques Bazile

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
2014-04-18
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
074146

Jacques Bazile holds the role of Senior Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,828.

Falecia Handley

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
2010-05-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
074174

Falecia Handley is a Senior Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $79,828.

Tonya Leber

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
2006-02-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Leslie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
002264

Tonya Leber is a Senior Human Services Program Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $79,828.

Brock Smutney

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
2014-09-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Robert

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
025649

At Department of Children and Families, Brock Smutney serves as a Senior Human Services Program Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,828.

Agnieszka Tronina

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
2006-04-10
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
074166

At Department of Children and Families, Agnieszka Tronina serves as a Senior Human Services Program Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,828.

Erika Summerfield

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
2003-06-06
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
074172

At Department of Children and Families, Erika Summerfield serves as a Senior Human Services Program Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,828.

Jasmine Walker

Senior Human Services Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,828
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,828
Hire date
2007-04-13
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5879
Position Number
074186

At Department of Children and Families, Jasmine Walker serves as a Senior Human Services Program Specialist within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,828.

Violet Ryland

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,780
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,780
Hire date
1982-02-12
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
022333

Violet Ryland holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1982, they have about 44 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,780.

Anthony Tufano

Program Manager/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,774
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$79,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,774
Hire date
2013-10-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Joseph

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8066
Position Number
019314

Anthony Tufano works as a Program Manager for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Anthony earned $79,774 in 2026.

Ashley Mitchell

Government Analyst II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,741
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,741
Hire date
2004-07-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2225
Position Number
024640

At Department of Children and Families, Ashley Mitchell serves as a Government Analyst II within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,741.

Angela Carney

System Project Consultant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,684
Sub-department
Information Technology
Base pay
$79,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,684
Hire date
1999-06-18
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2109
Position Number
032398

Angela Carney holds the role of System Project Consultant at Department of Children and Families within Information Technology. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,684.

Leah Fischer

Program Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,586
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$79,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,586
Hire date
2010-01-08
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5916
Position Number
044294

Leah Fischer holds the role of Program Administrator - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,586.

Stacy Mcduffie

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,560
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,560
Hire date
2007-07-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071384

Stacy Mcduffie works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Stacy earned $79,560 in 2026.

Amanda Haun

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,549
Sub-department
Subs Abuse and Mental Health
Base pay
$79,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,549
Hire date
2022-10-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Renae

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
006804

Amanda Haun works as a Government Operations Consultant II for Department of Children and Families within Subs Abuse and Mental Health. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Amanda earned $79,549 in 2026.

Brenda Petersen

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$79,549
Sub-department
Subs Abuse and Mental Health
Base pay
$79,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,549
Hire date
2022-09-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lisa

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2236
Position Number
005206

Brenda Petersen is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Children and Families within Subs Abuse and Mental Health. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $79,549.

James Taylor

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

2026 total comp
$79,541
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$79,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,541
Hire date
2009-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2228
Position Number
020093

James Taylor works as a Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses for Department of Children and Families within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. James earned $79,541 in 2026.

Abigail Martin

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

2026 total comp
$79,519
Sub-department
Information Technology
Base pay
$79,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,519
Hire date
2012-09-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Christine

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2228
Position Number
000284

Abigail Martin holds the role of Senior Management Analyst Supervisor - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Information Technology. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,519.