Florida / Department of Children and Families

Agency file

Department of Children and Families

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

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

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

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

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$17,380$100,109+

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

Average pay composition

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

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

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,029

$37,274

$44,325

$57,258

$73,379

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

Largest job titles

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I

1,872 · $37,174

Child Protective Investigator

1,133 · $50,000

Interviewing Clerk

342 · $34,760

Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses

287 · $64,080

Senior Child Protective Investigator

281 · $57,258

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

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 268

Casey Howard Derico

Clerk Typist 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: 2009-12-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renota

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0078
Position Number: 006234

At Department of Children and Families, Casey Howard Derico serves as a Clerk Typist Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Harley Chambless

Human Services Worker 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: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Samantha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006253

At Department of Children and Families, Harley Chambless serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Lisa Dawson

Behavioral Program 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: 2008-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5751
Position Number: 006308

At Department of Children and Families, Lisa Dawson serves as a Behavioral Program Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Chersa Parker

Human Services Worker 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: 2025-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Canise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006313

Chersa Parker holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Amber Prescott

Barber/Beautician II/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: 2010-12-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6206
Position Number: 006343

At Department of Children and Families, Amber Prescott serves as a Barber/Beautician II within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Iyoni Eutsay

Human Services Worker 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: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Al Joy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006358

At Department of Children and Families, Iyoni Eutsay serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Amir Reed

Human Services Worker 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: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tyree

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006444

At Department of Children and Families, Amir Reed serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Jasmyne Stephens

Clerk 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: 2020-06-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Keondra Shaniq

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0003
Position Number: 006463

Jasmyne Stephens works as a Clerk Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. Jasmyne earned $34,760 in 2026.

Angela Meredith

Radio-Teletype 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: 2022-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8406
Position Number: 006467

At Department of Children and Families, Angela Meredith serves as a Radio-Teletype Operator within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Alice Bristol

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: 2003-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 006479

Alice Bristol is a Support Service Aide at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Synia Dawson

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: 2024-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Adrionna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5781
Position Number: 006494

Synia Dawson holds the role of Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Pennie Renfroe

Dietetic 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: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Laine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5594
Position Number: 006516

Pennie Renfroe works as a Dietetic Technician for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Pennie earned $34,760 in 2026.

Heather Power-Smith

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: 2016-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0004
Position Number: 006581

Heather Power-Smith holds the role of Senior Clerk at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Morgan Young

Health Support 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: 2025-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5518
Position Number: 006598

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

Kendra Clayton

Storekeeper 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: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marshay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0918
Position Number: 006649

At Department of Children and Families, Kendra Clayton serves as a Storekeeper I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Jasmine Dubose

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: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006672

At Department of Children and Families, Jasmine Dubose serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Ashley Williams

Human Services Worker 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: 2021-09-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 009962

Ashley Williams works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Ashley earned $34,760 in 2026.

Raymond Bradwell

Human Services Worker 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: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006685

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

Paul Brown

Storekeeper II/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: 2013-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 006705

Paul Brown holds the role of Storekeeper II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Amanda Roberts

Behavioral Program 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: 2019-07-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mariah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5751
Position Number: 006708

Amanda Roberts works as a Behavioral Program Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Amanda earned $34,760 in 2026.

Christopher Pendleton

Storekeeper 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: 1999-04-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0918
Position Number: 006709

Christopher Pendleton works as a Storekeeper I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $34,760 in 2026.

James Middlebrooks

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: 2008-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kennedy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 006718

James Middlebrooks holds the role of Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Tykaria Williams

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: 2023-06-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lafaye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5781
Position Number: 006725

Tykaria Williams works as a Human Services Worker I - Forensic for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Tykaria earned $34,760 in 2026.

Vakida Ashley

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: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrelle Jackson

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006792

At Department of Children and Families, Vakida Ashley serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Titus Porter

Human Services Worker 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: 2025-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Demetrius

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 006848

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

Sekedra Monroe

Health Information 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: 2006-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashun

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5666
Position Number: 006903

Sekedra Monroe works as a Health Information Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. Sekedra earned $34,760 in 2026.

Zinta Johnson

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: 2017-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006932

Zinta Johnson 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 $34,760.

Kearston Mcdaniel

Clerk Typist 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: 2023-12-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Glisson

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0078
Position Number: 006939

Kearston Mcdaniel works as a Clerk Typist Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Kearston earned $34,760 in 2026.

Arlester Mccalister Jr

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: 2009-02-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 006947

Arlester Mccalister Jr works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Arlester earned $34,760 in 2026.

Chamier Johnson

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: 2022-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tilanika

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006956

Chamier Johnson holds the role of Food Support Worker 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 $34,760.

Eva Baker

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: 2008-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andrews

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006969

Eva Baker holds the role of Food Support Worker 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.

Latausha White

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: 2022-01-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Maramonty

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006977

Latausha White works as a Food Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Latausha earned $34,760 in 2026.

Perrion Ferguson

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: 2023-03-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006979

At Department of Children and Families, Perrion Ferguson serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Christal Baker

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: 2007-11-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006980

Christal Baker holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Tyrone Wilson

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: 2004-04-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006982

Tyrone Wilson holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jennifer Albert

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: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lafaye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 006988

Jennifer Albert holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Operator at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Andrew Jones

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: Michael Ray

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 006996

Andrew Jones is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Felix Rodriguez Jr

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: 2018-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 007002

Felix Rodriguez Jr works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Felix earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ralph Lawson Iii

Storekeeper II/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: 2009-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 007012

At Department of Children and Families, Ralph Lawson Iii serves as a Storekeeper II within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Lester Robinson

Storekeeper II - 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: 2005-02-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Cornelius

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0922
Position Number: 007013

At Department of Children and Families, Lester Robinson serves as a Storekeeper II - F/C within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.