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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 264

Kalayla Brelove

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2022-11-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michelle Mikiel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
073349

Kalayla Brelove is a Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Allen Horne

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Dwayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6213
Position Number
073354

At Department of Children and Families, Allen Horne serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Tina Miller

Support Service Aide/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2016-07-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6203
Position Number
073400

Tina Miller is a Support Service Aide at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Jimmie Stewart Ii

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2014-12-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Brian

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
073403

Jimmie Stewart Ii holds the role of Mental Health Security Specialist 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 $34,760.

Cara Givens

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2015-10-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Tichan

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
073404

Cara Givens works as a Mental Health Security Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Cara earned $34,760 in 2026.

Julie Jones

Senior Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-02-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0004
Position Number
073416

Julie Jones works as a Senior Clerk for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Julie earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ida Norman

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2022-11-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Rachelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
073417

At Department of Children and Families, Ida Norman serves as a Records Technician within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Faustis Mills

Interviewing Clerk/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Economic Self-Sufficiency Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-11-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Shanta

Source-specific fields

Class Code
3334
Position Number
073428

Faustis Mills holds the role of Interviewing Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Economic Self-Sufficiency Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Joshua Smith

Vocational Instructor I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2017-12-15
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1310
Position Number
007061

Joshua Smith works as a Vocational Instructor I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Joshua earned $34,760 in 2026.

Kimberly Crews

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-06-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0045
Position Number
073511

At Department of Children and Families, Kimberly Crews serves as a Records Technician within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Jerome Lee

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
1992-06-05
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
073517

Jerome Lee works as a Mental Health Security Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1992 (about 34 years) as a salaried employee. Jerome earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ta'Marion Chavers

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Devon

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
074261

Ta'Marion Chavers holds the role of Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Kaliah Bright

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2026-01-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Altonette

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
074262

Kaliah Bright is a Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Nelda Strickland

Word Processing Systems Operator-F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2010-04-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ellen Lynn Tye

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0091
Position Number
074286

At Department of Children and Families, Nelda Strickland serves as a Word Processing Systems Operator-F/C within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Rodrick Washington Jr

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-03-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Antwon

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
074293

Rodrick Washington Jr works as a Human Services Worker I - Forensic for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Rodrick earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ah'Yunis Goldwire

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2021-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
De'Layah

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
074295

Ah'Yunis Goldwire is a Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tiffany Lanphere

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
074298

Tiffany Lanphere is a Human Services Worker I - Forensic 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 $34,760.

Takia Close

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2020-09-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Janae

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
074305

Takia Close is a Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Richard Doane

Senior Motor Vehicle Operator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2026-04-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6367
Position Number
074353

Richard Doane works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Richard earned $34,760 in 2026.

Dominique Austin

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-01-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lageorge

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5781
Position Number
074359

Dominique Austin 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. Dominique earned $34,760 in 2026.

Denise Sconiers

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

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2020-11-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jones

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5563
Position Number
074371

At Department of Children and Families, Denise Sconiers serves as a Rehabilitation Therapist - F/C within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Savon Bush

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-05-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lashaundre

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074416

Savon Bush works as a Crime Intelligence Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Savon earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ariyanna Clark

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2026-06-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Dominique

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074417

At Department of Children and Families, Ariyanna Clark serves as a Crime Intelligence Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Cheyenne Shell

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2026-03-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Wanda

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074419

Cheyenne Shell holds the role of Crime Intelligence Technician 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 $34,760.

Zykeria James

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2023-01-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074420

Zykeria James is a Crime Intelligence Technician 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 $34,760.

Jayla Hammonds

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-05-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ashley

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074421

Jayla Hammonds holds the role of Crime Intelligence Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Brishanna Hinton

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2024-09-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Charece

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074423

At Department of Children and Families, Brishanna Hinton serves as a Crime Intelligence Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Denetra Smith

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2022-04-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Renise

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074424

Denetra Smith works as a Crime Intelligence Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Denetra earned $34,760 in 2026.

Kai Herelle

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2024-09-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Devante

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074427

At Department of Children and Families, Kai Herelle serves as a Crime Intelligence Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Zyriuna Richardson

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2026-06-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Arnay

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074428

Zyriuna Richardson is a Crime Intelligence Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Joseph Martinez

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-05-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nhathibhe

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074430

At Department of Children and Families, Joseph Martinez serves as a Crime Intelligence Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Cameron Williams

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2026-06-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
074509

Cameron Williams works as a Mental Health Security Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Cameron earned $34,760 in 2026.

Richele Pridgen

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
1994-11-14
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
074512

At Department of Children and Families, Richele Pridgen serves as a Mental Health Security Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Leslie Potter

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2008-03-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Shari

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
074515

Leslie Potter holds the role of Mental Health Security Specialist 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 $34,760.

Jennifer Givens

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Mental Health Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2021-09-17
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8224
Position Number
074520

Jennifer Givens is a Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Meredith Eldridge

Family Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2024-03-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5703
Position Number
074879

Meredith Eldridge is a Family Support Worker 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 $34,760.

Albert Rey Vanegas

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-05-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074902

Albert Rey Vanegas holds the role of Crime Intelligence Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Ryan Bell

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-05-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074904

Ryan Bell is a Crime Intelligence Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tashaunda Hall

Crime Intelligence Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2022-09-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Alexus Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8427
Position Number
074906

At Department of Children and Families, Tashaunda Hall serves as a Crime Intelligence Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Anesia Allen

Personnel Technician Ii/Hr-Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$34,760
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$34,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,760
Hire date
2025-05-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0187
Position Number
075047

Anesia Allen works as a Personnel Technician Ii/Hr-Ses for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Anesia earned $34,760 in 2026.