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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 227

Ryan King

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2026-04-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Roy

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
034876

Ryan King holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,679.

Danielle Stacey-Wheeler

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2025-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Andrea

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
060734

Danielle Stacey-Wheeler holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,679.

Melissa Martinez

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2023-06-16
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
060738

Melissa Martinez works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Melissa earned $36,679 in 2026.

Jaisvid Fernandez-Teixeira

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2025-06-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Carolina

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
070717

Jaisvid Fernandez-Teixeira is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,679.

Regina Mclean

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
1990-04-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
074342

Regina Mclean works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years as a salaried employee. Regina earned $36,679 in 2026.

Kendra Walters

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2021-11-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lavette

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
074344

Kendra Walters holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,679.

Karanna Wright

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2024-05-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Shantel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
006305

Karanna Wright is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,679.

Renata Bishop

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2013-02-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
006474

Renata Bishop holds the role of Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,679.

Veronica Herrera

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,679
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,679
Hire date
2024-09-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Yazmin

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
006529

Veronica Herrera works as a Regulatory Specialist III for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Veronica earned $36,679 in 2026.

Wayne Johns Jr Jr

Vocational Instructor I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,654
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,654
Hire date
2010-05-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Dale

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1310
Position Number
042419

Wayne Johns Jr Jr holds the role of Vocational Instructor I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,654.

Rhonda Crowe

Operations Analyst I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,648
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,648
Hire date
2009-02-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
2209
Position Number
074271

Rhonda Crowe works as a Operations Analyst I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Rhonda earned $36,648 in 2026.

Amanda Harms

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,636
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,636
Hire date
1989-03-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
066425

Amanda Harms holds the role of Interviewing Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 1989, they have about 37 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,636.

Yunita Ruise

Vocational Instructor II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,607
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,607
Hire date
2007-11-02
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1311
Position Number
037487

Yunita Ruise holds the role of Vocational Instructor II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,607.

Patricia Roa Castillo

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,601
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,601
Hire date
2024-02-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lisset

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
074825

Patricia Roa Castillo is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,601.

Niyereth Tulande

Regulatory Specialist III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,601
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,601
Hire date
2023-10-06
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0444
Position Number
074828

Niyereth Tulande is a Regulatory Specialist III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,601.

Isaura Camejo

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,594
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,594
Hire date
2020-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Arielina

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
024034

At Department of Children and Families, Isaura Camejo serves as a Staff Assistant within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,594.

Savanna King

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,594
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,594
Hire date
2018-07-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Kristine

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
029880

Savanna King is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,594.

Edith Gonzalez

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,594
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,594
Hire date
2018-01-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
002523

At Department of Children and Families, Edith Gonzalez serves as a Staff Assistant within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,594.

Sonia Soria

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,594
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,594
Hire date
2021-04-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Alejandra

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
003149

Sonia Soria is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,594.

Tracy Mixon

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,588
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,588
Hire date
2015-11-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Leigh

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
011004

At Department of Children and Families, Tracy Mixon serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,588.

Charles Alls Jr

Behavioral Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,558
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,558
Hire date
2009-02-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Louis

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5751
Position Number
005114

At Department of Children and Families, Charles Alls Jr serves as a Behavioral Program Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,558.

Carole Johnson

Medical Unit Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,558
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,558
Hire date
2002-10-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5748
Position Number
009549

Carole Johnson works as a Medical Unit Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. Carole earned $36,558 in 2026.

Karen Kallmeyer

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2023-05-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Faye

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
021998

At Department of Children and Families, Karen Kallmeyer serves as a Secretary Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Sue Bosley

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2014-02-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
An

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
022006

At Department of Children and Families, Sue Bosley serves as a Staff Assistant within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Zulma Rojas

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2018-08-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
022015

Zulma Rojas works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Zulma earned $36,498 in 2026.

Adam Allen

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2024-04-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Grant

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
024305

Adam Allen works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Adam earned $36,498 in 2026.

Glenda Messer

Word Processing Systems Operator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2001-06-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0090
Position Number
024449

Glenda Messer works as a Word Processing Systems Operator for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2001, they have about 25 years of service as a salaried employee. Glenda earned $36,498 in 2026.

Laura Melvin

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2020-03-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
024896

Laura Melvin is a Secretary Specialist 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 $36,498.

Jeffrey Baeza

Family Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
1998-11-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5703
Position Number
025213

Jeffrey Baeza works as a Family Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years) as a salaried employee. Jeffrey earned $36,498 in 2026.

Alexis Williams

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2024-04-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
034123

Alexis Williams is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.

Maria Victor

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2021-04-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Elena

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
036253

Maria Victor works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Maria earned $36,498 in 2026.

Rebecca Holt

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2010-05-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
043507

At Department of Children and Families, Rebecca Holt serves as a Secretary Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Denise Lindler

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
1997-12-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
048161

Denise Lindler is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.

Angel Williams

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2017-07-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lea

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6213
Position Number
010372

Angel Williams holds the role of Food Support Worker 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 $36,498.

Debra Bippes

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
1985-08-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
055275

Debra Bippes is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 41 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.

Norma Matos

Family Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2004-09-10
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5703
Position Number
058467

At Department of Children and Families, Norma Matos serves as a Family Support Worker within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Ki'Aniyah Sanders

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2025-07-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ashanti

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
064474

Ki'Aniyah Sanders is a Human Services Worker I 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 $36,498.

Ariana Guess

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2024-03-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
067894

Ariana Guess is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.

Shirley Johnson

Rehabilitation Therapist - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2016-08-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5563
Position Number
074395

At Department of Children and Families, Shirley Johnson serves as a Rehabilitation Therapist - F/C within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Devontae Jones

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,498
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,498
Hire date
2018-06-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Vashun

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
074514

Devontae Jones is a Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.