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 270

Krinishia Ash

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: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5781
Position Number: 008607

At Department of Children and Families, Krinishia Ash serves as a Human Services Worker I - Forensic within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Laporshia Edwards

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: 2018-03-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5781
Position Number: 008698

Laporshia Edwards holds the role of Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jhamir Peterson

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: 2026-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rashon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5781
Position Number: 008715

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

Kevin Bundy

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: 1988-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0922
Position Number: 008900

Kevin Bundy works as a Storekeeper II - F/C for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 38 years as a salaried employee. Kevin earned $34,760 in 2026.

Antavious Charleston

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: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 009048

Antavious Charleston holds the role of Food Support Worker 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 $34,760.

Terrill Baker

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 009120

Terrill Baker holds the role of Storekeeper II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Rhonda Sharpe

Staff Assistant/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: 2020-01-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0120
Position Number: 009329

At Department of Children and Families, Rhonda Sharpe serves as a Staff Assistant within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Sha'Zion Riley

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: 2026-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ari'Aunna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5781
Position Number: 009374

Sha'Zion Riley is a Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Abryona Applegate

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: 2026-06-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5563
Position Number: 009380

Abryona Applegate is a Rehabilitation Therapist - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Trenton Braddock

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: 2015-07-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bryant

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 009536

Trenton Braddock is a Storekeeper II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Breland Gandy Iii

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: 2015-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leandra

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 009543

Breland Gandy Iii is a Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tavi'En Young

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: 2021-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ziere

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 009546

Tavi'En Young holds the role of Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

John Rizer

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: 1986-08-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 009547

At Department of Children and Families, John Rizer serves as a Senior Motor Vehicle Operator within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1986, they have about 40 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Eric Jefferson

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 009555

Eric Jefferson works as a Mental Health Security Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. Eric earned $34,760 in 2026.

John Vetter Jr

Groundskeeper/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: 2026-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6394
Position Number: 009559

John Vetter Jr holds the role of Groundskeeper at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Corbin King

Groundskeeper/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: 2025-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wade

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6394
Position Number: 009564

Corbin King is a Groundskeeper 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.

Edward Becker

Groundskeeper/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
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6394
Position Number: 009566

Edward Becker works as a Groundskeeper for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Edward earned $34,760 in 2026.

Bailey Wynn

Senior Operating 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: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6331
Position Number: 009573

Bailey Wynn is a Senior Operating Technician at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Daniel Schmehl

Senior Operating 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: 2016-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6331
Position Number: 009575

Daniel Schmehl holds the role of Senior Operating Technician 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.

Billy Crawford

Senior Operating 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: 1985-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6331
Position Number: 009576

At Department of Children and Families, Billy Crawford serves as a Senior Operating Technician within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Andy Barefoot

Senior Operating 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: 1988-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6331
Position Number: 009577

At Department of Children and Families, Andy Barefoot serves as a Senior Operating Technician within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 38 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Christopher Harvey

Senior Operating 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: 2014-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Carl

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6331
Position Number: 009578

Christopher Harvey holds the role of Senior Operating Technician at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

David Edkin

Senior Operating 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: 2014-11-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6331
Position Number: 009603

At Department of Children and Families, David Edkin serves as a Senior Operating Technician within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Troy Thornton

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: 2013-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 009605

Troy Thornton holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Operator at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Crystal Sisk

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: 2016-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nichole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009606

Crystal Sisk works as a Support Service Aide for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Crystal earned $34,760 in 2026.

Joshua Varnum

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: 2023-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Clayton

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009607

Joshua Varnum is a Support Service Aide at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Royyell Stephens

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: 2024-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dale

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009609

Royyell Stephens works as a Support Service Aide for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Royyell earned $34,760 in 2026.

Julie Mitchell

Stores Analyst/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: 2012-09-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0927
Position Number: 009611

At Department of Children and Families, Julie Mitchell serves as a Stores Analyst within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Jayden Gaskins

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: 2021-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009613

Jayden Gaskins holds the role of Support Service Aide at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Lesia Clark

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: 1999-09-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009616

Lesia Clark holds the role of Support Service Aide at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Katherine Hagan

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: 2022-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009617

Katherine Hagan is a Support Service Aide 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.

Justin Barton

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: 2007-08-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009619

At Department of Children and Families, Justin Barton serves as a Support Service Aide within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Beau Phelps

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: 2021-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009620

At Department of Children and Families, Beau Phelps serves as a Support Service Aide within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Stacy Farmer

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: 2017-07-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole Mixon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009624

Stacy Farmer holds the role of Support Service Aide at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Alyssa Ferguson

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: 2021-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Desiree

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 009625

Alyssa Ferguson is a Support Service Aide 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.

Nykeria Ross

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: 2024-06-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Zyreonia

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 009785

Nykeria Ross 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 $34,760.

Lisa Mynes

Medical Unit 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: 2021-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5748
Position Number: 009796

Lisa Mynes is a Medical Unit 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.

Rashida Allen Gunter

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 009799

Rashida Allen Gunter is a Mental Health Security Specialist 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.

Sonja Jones

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: 2018-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 009801

Sonja Jones works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Sonja earned $34,760 in 2026.

Kierra Johnson

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: 2025-11-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 009818

Kierra Johnson 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. Kierra earned $34,760 in 2026.