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 269

Cheryl Carter Jackson

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: 2018-12-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5594
Position Number: 007014

Cheryl Carter Jackson works as a Dietetic Technician for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Cheryl earned $34,760 in 2026.

Olivia Hobbs

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: 2022-02-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Santana

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007015

At Department of Children and Families, Olivia Hobbs serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Derarja Saucier

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: 2021-08-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Reanikoia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007016

Derarja Saucier holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Patricia Anderson

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: 2021-06-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Phillips

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007041

At Department of Children and Families, Patricia Anderson serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Judy Gibson

Food Service Administrator - Ses/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: 2019-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6219
Position Number: 007048

At Department of Children and Families, Judy Gibson serves as a Food Service Administrator - Ses within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Marrisha Robinson

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: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Laquanton

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007058

Marrisha Robinson works as a Food Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Marrisha earned $34,760 in 2026.

Latoya Garnes

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: 2006-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007066

Latoya Garnes holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Marrica Gibson

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: 2021-08-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ailene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007068

At Department of Children and Families, Marrica Gibson serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Az'Ualeh Bronson

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: 2024-03-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: De'Ericka

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007071

Az'Ualeh Bronson works as a Food Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Az'Ualeh earned $34,760 in 2026.

Felicity Smith

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: 2024-02-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Deshay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007074

Felicity Smith holds the role of Food Support Worker 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.

Gail Jackson

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: 2006-12-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007076

Gail Jackson works as a Food Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Gail earned $34,760 in 2026.

Latavia Rawls

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: 2021-07-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sharmaine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007078

At Department of Children and Families, Latavia Rawls serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Samuel Morris

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: 2007-09-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Fielding

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007084

At Department of Children and Families, Samuel Morris serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Rachel Yorker

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: Shanice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007102

Rachel Yorker is a Food Support Worker 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.

Tracy Smith

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: 2007-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007107

At Department of Children and Families, Tracy Smith serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Lacountess Blocker

Food Service Administrator - Ses/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: 2014-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6219
Position Number: 007108

Lacountess Blocker is a Food Service Administrator - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Gwendolyn Donald

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: 2003-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007117

Gwendolyn Donald is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Keanna Gibbs

Food Service Administrator - Ses/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: 2002-09-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6219
Position Number: 007141

At Department of Children and Families, Keanna Gibbs serves as a Food Service Administrator - Ses within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Stacy Tolver

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: 2020-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Audrey

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007144

Stacy Tolver is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Lula Wooden

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: 2003-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007148

Lula Wooden is a Food Support Worker 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.

Blue Medley

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 007161

Blue Medley is a Storekeeper II 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 $34,760.

Robert Pridemore

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: 2019-03-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marshall

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 007162

Robert Pridemore holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Operator at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Abigail Brown

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: 2024-01-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Evonne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007165

Abigail Brown holds the role of Food Support Worker 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.

Troy Mathews

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: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O'Bryan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 007172

Troy Mathews works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Troy earned $34,760 in 2026.

Jakobi Randall

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: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Antwun

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007176

At Department of Children and Families, Jakobi Randall serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Debra Brandon

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: 2008-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007182

At Department of Children and Families, Debra Brandon serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Subrina Brown

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: 1999-02-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007183

Subrina Brown is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Melissa Haveard

Health Information Specialist - 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: 2006-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5667
Position Number: 007184

Melissa Haveard is a Health Information Specialist - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Miracle Mixon

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: 2017-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kierra

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007185

Miracle Mixon works as a Food Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Miracle earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ruby Calloway

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: 2000-08-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007187

At Department of Children and Families, Ruby Calloway serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Luchandria James

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: 2007-12-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007188

Luchandria James is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Malachi Mcnealy

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007194

Malachi Mcnealy is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Marcus Miller

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: 2017-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007197

Marcus Miller is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Javon Barkley

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: 2023-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Earl

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 007199

Javon Barkley works as a Senior Motor Vehicle Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Javon earned $34,760 in 2026.

Michelle Southard

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: 2020-12-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007202

Michelle Southard is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Maurice Jones

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: 2019-08-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 007209

At Department of Children and Families, Maurice Jones serves as a Storekeeper II within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Antwoine Monroe

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: 2020-03-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 007210

Antwoine Monroe holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Cheryl Thomas

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: 2022-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8406
Position Number: 007216

Cheryl Thomas is a Radio-Teletype Operator 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.

Joana Lee

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: 2008-04-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rosario

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 007219

Joana Lee holds the role of Storekeeper II 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.

Heather Johnson

Clerk Typist Specialist - 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: 2001-11-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0079
Position Number: 008597

Heather Johnson is a Clerk Typist Specialist - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.