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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 228

Kanisha Johnson

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
2024-03-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Secorra

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
075111

Kanisha Johnson works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Kanisha earned $36,498 in 2026.

Nora Marin

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
2025-05-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Obbdulia

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5703
Position Number
075118

At Department of Children and Families, Nora Marin serves as a Family Support Worker within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Ariel Pete

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
2025-10-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Dorine

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
004678

Ariel Pete holds the role of Human Services Worker I 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 $36,498.

Alliah Brown

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/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
2025-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
005255

Alliah Brown works as a Human Services Worker I - Forensic for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Alliah earned $36,498 in 2026.

Chaniya Chrispen

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
2026-01-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Deandre

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
005256

Chaniya Chrispen holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,498.

Connie Wright

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
1989-04-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
005495

Connie Wright holds the role of Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1989, they have about 37 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,498.

Talia Sims

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
2025-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Anita

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
005762

Talia Sims is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.

Emanuel Smith

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
2026-03-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Javon

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
005809

Emanuel Smith works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Emanuel earned $36,498 in 2026.

Ashley Johnson

Medical Unit Supervisor - Ses/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
2012-03-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5749
Position Number
005998

Ashley Johnson holds the role of Medical Unit Supervisor - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,498.

Calicia Hunter

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
2022-10-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006226

Calicia Hunter holds the role of Human Services Worker I 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 $36,498.

De'Shawn Swatts

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
2025-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Devontae

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006303

De'Shawn Swatts 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.

Kimberly Dixon

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
2020-08-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Rebecca

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006373

Kimberly Dixon works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $36,498 in 2026.

Araceli Olmos Santiago

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
2025-07-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Samanta

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006450

Araceli Olmos Santiago works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Araceli earned $36,498 in 2026.

Jamarion Thomas

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
2020-12-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Demontez

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006614

Jamarion Thomas works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Jamarion earned $36,498 in 2026.

Jaquana Wade

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
2024-10-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Delorian

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006652

Jaquana Wade holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,498.

Melanie Green

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
2023-10-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006754

Melanie Green is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,498.

Leon Keaton Iii

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
2024-08-30
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006805

Leon Keaton Iii works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Leon earned $36,498 in 2026.

Nyasia Bates

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
Damoni

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5706
Position Number
006810

Nyasia Bates works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Nyasia earned $36,498 in 2026.

Christopher Buhler

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
2025-07-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Alexander

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6213
Position Number
010256

Christopher Buhler is a Food Support Worker 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.

Curtis Thompson Iii

Motor Vehicle Operator/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
2013-07-19
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6366
Position Number
010344

Curtis Thompson Iii works as a Motor Vehicle Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Curtis earned $36,498 in 2026.

Dena Byrd

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
2022-03-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marjorie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6213
Position Number
010355

At Department of Children and Families, Dena Byrd serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Brandon Stacy

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
2013-12-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6213
Position Number
011370

Brandon Stacy holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,498.

Belinda Cline

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
2000-12-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
019780

At Department of Children and Families, Belinda Cline serves as a Secretary Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,498.

Ashlee Larry

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
2016-10-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Necole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0105
Position Number
019880

Ashlee Larry works as a Secretary Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Ashlee earned $36,498 in 2026.

Jameka Irvin

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,464
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,464
Hire date
2022-05-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Reena

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
055009

Jameka Irvin is a Staff Assistant at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,464.

Felicia Ruise

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,459
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,459
Hire date
2010-12-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Sharpe

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5500
Position Number
010706

Felicia Ruise works as a Pharmacy Technician for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. Felicia earned $36,459 in 2026.

Crystal Durden

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,448
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,448
Hire date
2021-08-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
055924

Crystal Durden holds the role of Staff Assistant 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 $36,448.

Julie Alejos

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,448
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,448
Hire date
2024-11-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ann Magown

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0709
Position Number
072130

Julie Alejos holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,448.

Donna Lauramore

Staff Assistant/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,448
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,448
Hire date
1999-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0120
Position Number
002425

Donna Lauramore works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. Donna earned $36,448 in 2026.

Menchie Herndon

Vocational Instructor I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,448
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,448
Hire date
2022-07-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Aquino

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1310
Position Number
010017

Menchie Herndon is a Vocational Instructor I 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 $36,448.

Tammy May

Vocational Instructor I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,448
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,448
Hire date
1996-08-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1310
Position Number
010096

Tammy May is a Vocational Instructor I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,448.

Jacquetta Miller

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,448
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,448
Hire date
2024-05-10
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5940
Position Number
019680

At Department of Children and Families, Jacquetta Miller serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,448.

Arlene Dix

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,448
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,448
Hire date
2023-02-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Deloris

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5940
Position Number
020243

Arlene Dix holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,448.

Alzonia Mack

Food Service Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,440
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$36,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,440
Hire date
2004-04-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6219
Position Number
010244

At Department of Children and Families, Alzonia Mack serves as a Food Service Administrator - Ses within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,440.

Ferrante Jennings

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

2026 total comp
$36,430
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,430
Hire date
2013-04-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lavette

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
021898

Ferrante Jennings is a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,430.

Jullyeth Cubillos-Chacon

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

2026 total comp
$36,430
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,430
Hire date
2020-09-04
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
021919

Jullyeth Cubillos-Chacon holds the role of Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,430.

Dawn Washington

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

2026 total comp
$36,430
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,430
Hire date
2023-04-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
022011

At Department of Children and Families, Dawn Washington serves as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,430.

Amarilis Rosa Reyes

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

2026 total comp
$36,430
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,430
Hire date
2017-04-07
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
022037

Amarilis Rosa Reyes holds the role of Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,430.

Viviana Velazquez

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

2026 total comp
$36,430
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,430
Hire date
2024-02-02
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
023038

At Department of Children and Families, Viviana Velazquez serves as a Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,430.

Maritsa Landis

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

2026 total comp
$36,430
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$36,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,430
Hire date
2014-10-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Herminia

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6090
Position Number
023415

Maritsa Landis holds the role of Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,430.