Florida / Department of Veterans' Affairs

Agency file

Department of Veterans' Affairs

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

The Department of Veterans' Affairs serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2026, this agency had 1,328 employees with median total compensation of $40,282; the highest distinct record was $180,801.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $65.2M
Employees: 1,328
Median total: $40,282
Highest record: $180,801

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$17,380$92,651+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,328 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($40,282) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $49,060 (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

$37,049

$37,421

$40,282

$55,121

$74,193

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $74,193 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37,049. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

538 · $38,461

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

137 · $55,121

Veterans' Claims Examiner II

84 · $45,480

Registered Nurse

71 · $71,903

Food Support Worker

47 · $34,760

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

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David Dishman

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2023-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 001540

David Dishman is a Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,480.

Zachary Sheehan

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2023-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 001548

Zachary Sheehan works as a Veterans' Claims Examiner II for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Zachary earned $45,480 in 2026.

Jacqueline Jordan

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2024-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dixon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 009417

Jacqueline Jordan works as a Veterans' Claims Examiner II for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Jacqueline earned $45,480 in 2026.

Melissa Davis

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2024-05-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 009418

Melissa Davis holds the role of Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,480.

Thurman Winkler

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2025-01-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lewis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 009584

Thurman Winkler is a Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,480.

Kenneth Sawyer

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2011-01-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 009588

Kenneth Sawyer is a Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,480.

Michael Dami

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2025-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Peter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 202200

Michael Dami is a Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,480.

Kayla Fumando

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2024-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 202202

Kayla Fumando is a Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,480.

Derrick Moore

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2025-03-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dionne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 202203

Derrick Moore holds the role of Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,480.

Elizabeth Moment

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2026-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 202204

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Elizabeth Moment serves as a Veterans' Claims Examiner II within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,480.

Stacey Smith

Veterans' Claims Examiner II/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,480

Sub-department: Veterans' Benefits/Assist
Base pay: $45,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,480
Hire date: 2023-09-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lamont

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9109
Position Number: 000447

Stacey Smith holds the role of Veterans' Claims Examiner II at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Benefits/Assist. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,480.

Jill Rutenberg

Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,188

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $45,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,188
Hire date: 2019-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Robin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5559
Position Number: 000008

Jill Rutenberg is a Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,188.

Denis Paquette

Personnel Services Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,181

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $45,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,181
Hire date: 2025-05-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alain

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0189
Position Number: 302001

Denis Paquette works as a Personnel Services Specialist/Hr-Ses for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Denis earned $45,181 in 2026.

Ashley Ingle

Personnel Services Specialist/Hr-Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,181

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $45,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,181
Hire date: 2025-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0189
Position Number: 009005

Ashley Ingle holds the role of Personnel Services Specialist/Hr-Ses at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,181.

Johanna Snee

Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$45,177

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $45,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,177
Hire date: 2016-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5559
Position Number: 000157

Johanna Snee holds the role of Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,177.

Joan Lopez Mireles

Accountant IV/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$44,940

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $44,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,940
Hire date: 2024-05-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Roberto

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 001667

Joan Lopez Mireles holds the role of Accountant IV at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,940.

Sheila May Spisak

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$44,257

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $44,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,257
Hire date: 2023-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Calledo

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 009020

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Sheila May Spisak serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,257.

Shannon Washington

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$44,257

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $44,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,257
Hire date: 2020-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Sharmaine

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 000194

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Shannon Washington serves as a Human Services Counselor III within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,257.

Rose Toussaint

Human Services Counselor III/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$44,257

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $44,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,257
Hire date: 2022-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5940
Position Number: 556051

Rose Toussaint holds the role of Human Services Counselor III at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,257.

Ivanska Manzano

Accountant IV/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,679

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,679
Hire date: 2023-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 950010

Ivanska Manzano works as a Accountant IV for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Ivanska earned $43,679 in 2026.

Tyree Drayton

Accountant IV/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,679

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,679
Hire date: 2025-09-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Zacorea

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 556061

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Tyree Drayton serves as a Accountant IV within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,679.

Zachery Pleasant

Accountant IV/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,679

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $43,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,679
Hire date: 2025-04-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ian-Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 009740

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Zachery Pleasant serves as a Accountant IV within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,679.

Rinkeshkumar Patel

Accountant IV/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,679

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,679
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dipakkumar

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 950181

Rinkeshkumar Patel is a Accountant IV at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,679.

Olga Medovnikova

Accountant IV/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,679

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $43,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,679
Hire date: 2025-12-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 009182

Olga Medovnikova works as a Accountant IV for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Olga earned $43,679 in 2026.

Rebecca Rachel

Purchasing Agent III/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,603

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,603
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,603
Hire date: 1999-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0815
Position Number: 009004

Rebecca Rachel holds the role of Purchasing Agent III at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,603.

Jo Snyder

Purchasing Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,368

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,368
Hire date: 2010-11-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0818
Position Number: 451010

Jo Snyder works as a Purchasing Specialist for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Jo earned $43,368 in 2026.

Ernalyn Aliganga

Grants Specialist III/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,153

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,153
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Peralta

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2406
Position Number: 556095

Ernalyn Aliganga works as a Grants Specialist III for Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Ernalyn earned $43,153 in 2026.

Richie Inman-Holmes

Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,111

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,111
Hire date: 2011-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5559
Position Number: 950176

Richie Inman-Holmes is a Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,111.

Cherish Vitter

Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,111

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,111
Hire date: 2012-03-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5559
Position Number: 000837

Cherish Vitter is a Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $43,111.

Sherika Ayers

Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,111

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,111
Hire date: 2022-11-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Yvonee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5559
Position Number: 457001

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Sherika Ayers serves as a Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,111.

Margaret Ciufo

Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$43,111

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $43,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,111
Hire date: 2026-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5559
Position Number: 556058

Margaret Ciufo holds the role of Therapy Aide Supervisor - Ses at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,111.

Kimberly Graham

Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$42,953

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $42,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,953
Hire date: 2005-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0188
Position Number: 009008

Kimberly Graham is a Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,953.

Vincent Hyland

Purchasing Specialist/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$42,680

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $42,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,680
Hire date: 2021-08-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0818
Position Number: 000200

Vincent Hyland is a Purchasing Specialist at Department of Veterans' Affairs within Veterans' Homes. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $42,680.

Karen Purslow

Accountant IV/Department of Veterans' Affairs

2026 total comp

$42,679

Sub-department: Veterans' Homes
Base pay: $42,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,679
Hire date: 2025-10-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 450060

At Department of Veterans' Affairs, Karen Purslow serves as a Accountant IV within Veterans' Homes. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,679.