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 271

Larry Grooms

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: Dean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 009820

Larry Grooms 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. Larry earned $34,760 in 2026.

Stephen Mcconnell

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: 2022-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 009864

Stephen Mcconnell is a Mental Health Security Specialist 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.

David Miness

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: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 009880

David Miness holds the role of Human Services Worker I 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.

Tyra Tisdale

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 009893

Tyra Tisdale works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Tyra earned $34,760 in 2026.

Elizabeth Warren

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: 2026-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5748
Position Number: 009923

Elizabeth Warren is a Medical Unit Specialist 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.

Kassie Davis

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: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 009938

Kassie Davis holds the role of Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jimmy Bennefield

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: 2024-04-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 009966

Jimmy Bennefield works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Jimmy earned $34,760 in 2026.

Angela Crews

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: 2019-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Deann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5748
Position Number: 009972

At Department of Children and Families, Angela Crews serves as a Medical Unit Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Kristina Sondrini

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: 2003-03-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6394
Position Number: 009987

Kristina Sondrini is a Groundskeeper at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Summer Gonzalez

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: 2025-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Breanna

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 010049

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

Miekael Ortega

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: 2026-03-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Azrael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 010061

Miekael Ortega is a Human Services Worker I 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.

Charity Rayam

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: 2025-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sherell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 010085

Charity Rayam 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.

Jecolby 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: 2010-01-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Darrell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 010116

At Department of Children and Families, Jecolby Givens serves as a Mental Health Security Specialist within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Courtney Gainey

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: 2004-09-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 010136

At Department of Children and Families, Courtney Gainey serves as a Human Services Worker I within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Tora Jonas

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: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 010140

Tora Jonas 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.

Robert Vandyke

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: 2023-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 010146

At Department of Children and Families, Robert Vandyke serves as a Records Technician within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Claire Jackson-Meadows

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: 1991-08-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 010156

Claire Jackson-Meadows is a Human Services Worker I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1991, they have about 35 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Brian Foster

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: 2011-01-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lamar

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 010218

Brian Foster holds the role of Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Alexa Thomas

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: 2017-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 010224

Alexa Thomas is a Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Dana Krauss

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: 2010-05-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Moria

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 010237

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

Wendy Jordan

Food Production & Svs Supervisor - 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: 1999-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6215
Position Number: 010253

Wendy Jordan works as a Food Production & Svs Supervisor - Ses for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service as a salaried employee. Wendy earned $34,760 in 2026.

Cecil Rhoden Jr

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: 2023-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hardy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 010262

Cecil Rhoden Jr works as a Food Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Cecil earned $34,760 in 2026.

Jessica Housand

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: Buhler

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 010264

Jessica Housand 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.

Quincy Gaskins

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: 2007-04-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Corvallis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0918
Position Number: 010266

Quincy Gaskins works as a Storekeeper I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. Quincy earned $34,760 in 2026.

Ragene Givens

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: 2025-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Gabriell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 010271

Ragene Givens holds the role of Food Support Worker 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.

Gavin Mosley

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: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ja'Shon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 010273

Gavin Mosley works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Gavin earned $34,760 in 2026.

Kerry Davis

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010284

Kerry Davis works as a Support Service Aide for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years) as a salaried employee. Kerry earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sue Hunt

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010290

Sue Hunt is a Support Service Aide at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Lisa Rosier

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: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010293

Lisa Rosier works as a Support Service Aide for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Lisa earned $34,760 in 2026.

Amy Alford

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: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010297

Amy Alford is a Support Service Aide 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.

Kendale Carter

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: 2013-07-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6366
Position Number: 010302

Kendale Carter works as a Motor Vehicle Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Kendale earned $34,760 in 2026.

Stephanie Wynn

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: 2021-06-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010307

At Department of Children and Families, Stephanie Wynn serves as a Support Service Aide within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Hazel Clark

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: 1999-06-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5594
Position Number: 010315

Hazel Clark holds the role of Dietetic Technician 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.

Emily Edkin

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: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010316

Emily Edkin works as a Support Service Aide for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Emily earned $34,760 in 2026.

Alyssa Davis

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: 2020-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010317

Alyssa Davis works as a Support Service Aide for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Alyssa earned $34,760 in 2026.

Chase Sands

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: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010318

At Department of Children and Families, Chase Sands serves as a Support Service Aide within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Joshua Bauer

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 010322

Joshua Bauer is a Food Support Worker 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.

Curtiss Epps

Vocational Instructor 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: 2021-04-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1311
Position Number: 010330

Curtiss Epps works as a Vocational Instructor II for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Curtiss earned $34,760 in 2026.

Michael Thomas

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: 1999-03-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6366
Position Number: 010332

Michael Thomas holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operator at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Maria Underhill

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: 2019-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Gregoriana

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 010334

At Department of Children and Families, Maria Underhill serves as a Support Service Aide within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.