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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

$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

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 193

Laura Rivera

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,230
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$38,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,230
Hire date
2022-01-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
020900

Laura Rivera is a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,230.

Ana Gomez

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,230
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$38,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,230
Hire date
2008-08-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
021559

Ana Gomez is a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,230.

Byanca Gonzales

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,230
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$38,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,230
Hire date
2023-09-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
021678

Byanca Gonzales works as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Byanca earned $38,230 in 2026.

Ricky Hammond

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,230
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$38,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,230
Hire date
1993-01-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
021681

Ricky Hammond holds the role of Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,230.

Stacey Moore

Unit Trtmnt & Rehab Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,226
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,226
Hire date
2001-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5776
Position Number
006555

Stacey Moore is a Unit Trtmnt & Rehab Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,226.

Ashonda Leonard

Unit Trtmnt & Rehab Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,225
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,225
Hire date
2017-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Estella

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5776
Position Number
006886

Ashonda Leonard holds the role of Unit Trtmnt & Rehab Specialist 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 $38,225.

Nequavia Owens

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,208
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,208
Hire date
2004-03-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
002295

Nequavia Owens holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,208.

Shawn Ridgway

Rehabilitation Therapist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,202
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,202
Hire date
2022-07-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Robert

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5562
Position Number
074391

Shawn Ridgway holds the role of Rehabilitation Therapist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,202.

Karly Keen

Rehabilitation Therapist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,202
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,202
Hire date
2022-04-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Dyan

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5562
Position Number
011371

Karly Keen is a Rehabilitation Therapist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,202.

Lisa Hysler

Vocational Instructor II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,201
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,201
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,201
Hire date
2008-02-15
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1311
Position Number
009911

Lisa Hysler holds the role of Vocational Instructor II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,201.

Carla Burnett

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,189
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,189
Hire date
2020-09-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
024240

Carla Burnett works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Carla earned $38,189 in 2026.

Gail Wilson - Larue

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,186
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,186
Hire date
2020-04-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Arlene

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5940
Position Number
021503

At Department of Children and Families, Gail Wilson - Larue serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,186.

Sandra O'Farrell

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,177
Sub-department
Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay
$38,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,177
Hire date
1999-11-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
011432

At Department of Children and Families, Sandra O'Farrell serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,177.

Marie Dubuisson

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,172
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,172
Hire date
2006-05-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lourdie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
034875

Marie Dubuisson holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,172.

Lutricia Burney

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,170
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,170
Hire date
1993-07-30
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
002275

Lutricia Burney is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,170.

Shatirra Berry

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2025-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Shanteel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
032903

Shatirra Berry works as a Pharmacy Technician for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Shatirra earned $38,136 in 2026.

Kendrick Sellers

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2025-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Wade

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
034093

At Department of Children and Families, Kendrick Sellers serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Carmen Sperlongano

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2023-02-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lucia

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
044826

Carmen Sperlongano works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Carmen earned $38,136 in 2026.

Cassandra Rhoden

Health Information Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2022-08-12
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5666
Position Number
074390

At Department of Children and Families, Cassandra Rhoden serves as a Health Information Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Alacia Fleming

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2023-07-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
075520

At Department of Children and Families, Alacia Fleming serves as a Crime Intelligence Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Gladys Cruz-Maldonado

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2002-11-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
002620

Gladys Cruz-Maldonado holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,136.

Cheyenne Bassham

Stores Analyst/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2008-11-14
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0927
Position Number
004888

At Department of Children and Families, Cheyenne Bassham serves as a Stores Analyst within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Elky Chance

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2017-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Althea

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
005240

Elky Chance works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Elky earned $38,136 in 2026.

Katadra Dawkins

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2008-04-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Andrese

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
005350

Katadra Dawkins works as a Pharmacy Technician for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Katadra earned $38,136 in 2026.

Sandra Goodman

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2019-08-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
005394

At Department of Children and Families, Sandra Goodman serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Francis Williams

Pharmacy Technician-F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2023-03-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5501
Position Number
005553

Francis Williams holds the role of Pharmacy Technician-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 $38,136.

Tracy Johnson

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2010-04-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Denice

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
005635

At Department of Children and Families, Tracy Johnson serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Harley Swindell

Health Information Specialist - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2019-05-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Cheyenne

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5667
Position Number
006163

At Department of Children and Families, Harley Swindell serves as a Health Information Specialist - F/C within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Trevin Cloud

Property Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2023-07-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicholas

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0939
Position Number
006215

Trevin Cloud holds the role of Property Specialist 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 $38,136.

Ashley Landers

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2024-09-27
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
006730

At Department of Children and Families, Ashley Landers serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Shay Bennett

Medical Unit Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2024-10-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Madison

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5748
Position Number
007416

Shay Bennett is a Medical Unit Specialist 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 $38,136.

Victoria Carr

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2023-02-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Maria

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
009033

Victoria Carr holds the role of Pharmacy Technician 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 $38,136.

Kari Harvey

Medical Unit Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2018-01-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Amanda Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5748
Position Number
009475

Kari Harvey is a Medical Unit Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,136.

Jason Mulkey

Groundskeeper/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2023-04-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Allan

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6394
Position Number
009568

At Department of Children and Families, Jason Mulkey serves as a Groundskeeper within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,136.

Christina Baxter

Rehabilitation Therapist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2015-10-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5562
Position Number
009897

Christina Baxter holds the role of Rehabilitation Therapist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,136.

Jarren Hodges

Rehabilitation Therapist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2022-09-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Cade

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5562
Position Number
010190

Jarren Hodges is a Rehabilitation Therapist 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 $38,136.

Wesley Sims

Vocational Instructor I - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
2001-11-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1309
Position Number
007018

Wesley Sims holds the role of Vocational Instructor I - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,136.

Dwana Martin

Senior Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,136
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$38,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,136
Hire date
1982-02-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0004
Position Number
010304

Dwana Martin holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1982, they have about 44 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,136.

Bridget Brown

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,135
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,135
Hire date
1997-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
023141

At Department of Children and Families, Bridget Brown serves as a Records Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,135.

Deanne Sanchez

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$38,127
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$38,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,127
Hire date
2023-07-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
074337

Deanne Sanchez works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Deanne earned $38,127 in 2026.