Florida / Department of Children and Families

Agency file

Department of Children and Families

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Children and Families is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 10,944 employees with median total compensation of $44,325; the highest distinct record was $266,126.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $552.4M
Employees: 10,944
Median total: $44,325
Highest record: $266,126

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$17,380$100,109+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 10,944 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($44,325) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $50,473 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,029

$37,274

$44,325

$57,258

$73,379

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $73,379 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,029. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I

1,872 · $37,174

Child Protective Investigator

1,133 · $50,000

Interviewing Clerk

342 · $34,760

Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses

287 · $64,080

Senior Child Protective Investigator

281 · $57,258

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 157

Trevor Gibson

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2021-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Everette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 005588

Trevor Gibson works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Trevor earned $41,826 in 2026.

Melody Murray

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2020-09-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 005598

Melody Murray works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Melody earned $41,826 in 2026.

Karmetria Brooks

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2017-09-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 005652

Karmetria Brooks holds the role of Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Jhaneshia Richardson

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2019-07-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Breyonna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 005693

Jhaneshia Richardson holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Valarie Daniels

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 1995-02-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 005738

Valarie Daniels works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years) as a salaried employee. Valarie earned $41,826 in 2026.

Shaneka Taylor

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2024-02-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 005772

Shaneka Taylor works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Shaneka earned $41,826 in 2026.

Debra Charleston

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2017-03-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 005885

Debra Charleston works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Debra earned $41,826 in 2026.

Joann Bellamy

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2012-08-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 005902

Joann Bellamy works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. Joann earned $41,826 in 2026.

Fabian Mcgregory Jr

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Daejon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 005907

Fabian Mcgregory Jr works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Fabian earned $41,826 in 2026.

Natassia Griffin

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2018-03-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Katear

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 006005

At Department of Children and Families, Natassia Griffin serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,826.

Latreana Wood

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2018-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lafaye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006023

At Department of Children and Families, Latreana Wood serves as a Human Services Worker II - F/C within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,826.

Ashley Rene

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Micania

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006076

Ashley Rene is a Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Riley Mclaughlin

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 006097

Riley Mclaughlin holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Teangela Jones

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2017-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006105

Teangela Jones is a Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Kimberly Swett

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2017-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006134

Kimberly Swett works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $41,826 in 2026.

Mashaun Mendez

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006179

Mashaun Mendez works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Mashaun earned $41,826 in 2026.

Bernadette Self

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2010-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 006235

Bernadette Self works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Bernadette earned $41,826 in 2026.

Raymond White

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2019-02-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Brenard

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 006334

Raymond White works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Raymond earned $41,826 in 2026.

Sherill Freeman

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Francine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 006396

Sherill Freeman is a Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Andrew Banks

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2024-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006403

Andrew Banks works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Andrew earned $41,826 in 2026.

Marilyn Conyers

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 1998-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006480

Marilyn Conyers works as a Human Services Worker II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. Marilyn earned $41,826 in 2026.

Beverly Griffin

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-01-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006502

Beverly Griffin is a Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Charles Smith

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2014-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006568

Charles Smith holds the role of Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Darin Obryan

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Belford

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 006820

Darin Obryan holds the role of Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Martha Hewitt

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 1992-10-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 006854

Martha Hewitt is a Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1992 (about 34 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Sabrina Madry

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2016-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 007857

Sabrina Madry holds the role of Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Lillie Coleman

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-02-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 007940

Lillie Coleman holds the role of Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Lasheta Hunter

Human Services Worker II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 1998-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5784
Position Number: 009007

Lasheta Hunter is a Human Services Worker II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Lisa Wight

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2006-07-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Faye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009490

At Department of Children and Families, Lisa Wight serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,826.

Matthew Jestes

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2008-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009699

Matthew Jestes works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. Matthew earned $41,826 in 2026.

Daegan Gainey

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009788

Daegan Gainey holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Kimberly Morgan

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009794

At Department of Children and Families, Kimberly Morgan serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,826.

Christopher Mccray

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2024-04-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009863

Christopher Mccray is a Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Jacaroll Pollock

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2023-04-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009872

At Department of Children and Families, Jacaroll Pollock serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,826.

Laquandrea Gibson

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2017-08-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009906

Laquandrea Gibson is a Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $41,826.

Retania Coleman

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2019-04-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009920

Retania Coleman works as a Human Services Worker II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Retania earned $41,826 in 2026.

Rose Jones

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2019-05-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 009957

Rose Jones holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Effie Jane Goodman

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2014-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tara Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 010063

Effie Jane Goodman holds the role of Human Services Worker II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,826.

Mansfield Reid

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 2004-04-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 010112

At Department of Children and Families, Mansfield Reid serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,826.

Penny Maxwell

Human Services Worker II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$41,826

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $41,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,826
Hire date: 1988-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5709
Position Number: 010205

At Department of Children and Families, Penny Maxwell serves as a Human Services Worker II within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1988 (about 38 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,826.