Florida / FL Department of Transportation

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FL Department of Transportation

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

The FL Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 5,251 employees with median total compensation of $69,007; the highest distinct record was $297,845.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $406.7M
Employees: 5,251
Median total: $69,007
Highest record: $297,845

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$17,380$165,142+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 5,251 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,007) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $77,447 (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

$46,330

$55,000

$69,007

$89,860

$123,763

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $123,763 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,330. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Engineering Specialist III

478 · $70,809

Engineering Specialist IV

306 · $83,646

Engineering Specialist II

284 · $61,576

Professional Engineer Administrator -Ses

147 · $142,039

Public Transportation Specialist III

137 · $81,320

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 Jones

Senior Design Engineering Analyst/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2008-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ryan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4637
Position Number: 002653

David Jones is a Senior Design Engineering Analyst at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Christopher Mcinnis

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2015-08-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Steve

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 002677

Christopher Mcinnis holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Dwayne Barnhill

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Transportation Systems Development
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2003-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003721

Dwayne Barnhill holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Transportation Systems Development. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Monique Forbes

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2015-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elisa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003958

At FL Department of Transportation, Monique Forbes serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Jack Varndell

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2026-03-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hunter

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003869

Jack Varndell holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Christopher Pogue

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2003-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003895

Christopher Pogue is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Robert Gurganious

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2014-01-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003900

Robert Gurganious is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Thomas Butler

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1992-07-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 004038

Thomas Butler works as a Engineering Specialist IV for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 34 years as a salaried employee. Thomas earned $99,617 in 2026.

Guelmary Mendez-Torres

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2009-06-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 004055

Guelmary Mendez-Torres works as a Engineering Specialist IV for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Guelmary earned $99,617 in 2026.

William Wimpy

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1994-09-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Daryn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 004846

William Wimpy holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Leslie Bloomfield

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1997-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 004874

Leslie Bloomfield works as a Engineering Specialist IV for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. Leslie earned $99,617 in 2026.

Eric Wadsworth

Architectural & Engineering Manager I/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1998-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4722
Position Number: 005221

At FL Department of Transportation, Eric Wadsworth serves as a Architectural & Engineering Manager I within Highway Operations. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Brian Tew

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2010-04-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 005303

At FL Department of Transportation, Brian Tew serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

David Roark

Senior Engineering Specialist Supv-Ses/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2003-07-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4637
Position Number: 005402

At FL Department of Transportation, David Roark serves as a Senior Engineering Specialist Supv-Ses within Highway Operations. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Matthew Distel

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2025-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 006700

Matthew Distel holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

James Salter Ii

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2010-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 008484

James Salter Ii is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Eric Jaggers

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1995-10-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 008556

Eric Jaggers is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

James Tew

Professional Engineer I/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Transportation Systems Development
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2023-06-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4657
Position Number: 009357

James Tew holds the role of Professional Engineer I at FL Department of Transportation within Transportation Systems Development. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

David Schappel

Professional Engineer I/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1992-09-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4657
Position Number: 009466

David Schappel is a Professional Engineer I at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 1992, they have about 34 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Frederick Coe

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2009-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 009483

Frederick Coe holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Jason Williams

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2007-11-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 010489

At FL Department of Transportation, Jason Williams serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Sidney Whichard

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2004-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 013690

Sidney Whichard is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Trevor Williams

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2004-01-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 013726

At FL Department of Transportation, Trevor Williams serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Douglas Towson

Professional Engineer I/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1995-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4657
Position Number: 014492

Douglas Towson works as a Professional Engineer I for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years) as a salaried employee. Douglas earned $99,617 in 2026.

John Wolfe

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1992-12-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 002368

John Wolfe holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 1992, they have about 34 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Cristin Theuerkauf

Senior Design Engineering Analyst/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2021-08-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4637
Position Number: 002435

Cristin Theuerkauf holds the role of Senior Design Engineering Analyst at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Robert Marcoux

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2017-11-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003223

At FL Department of Transportation, Robert Marcoux serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Joseph Lovelace

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2000-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003509

Joseph Lovelace is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

William Keen

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2002-09-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 003966

William Keen holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

William Smith

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2007-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 004053

At FL Department of Transportation, William Smith serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Samuel Lansdale

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2017-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 004098

Samuel Lansdale is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Vittorio Ferrara

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2018-11-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 004165

Vittorio Ferrara holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Joshua Wood

Professional Engineer I/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2018-07-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4657
Position Number: 004615

Joshua Wood works as a Professional Engineer I for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Joshua earned $99,617 in 2026.

Jack Harrison

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1999-03-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 005631

At FL Department of Transportation, Jack Harrison serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Marla Hewson

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1996-11-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 007568

Marla Hewson works as a Engineering Specialist IV for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years) as a salaried employee. Marla earned $99,617 in 2026.

Wendy Burch

Public Transportation Manager - Ses/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2020-03-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4707
Position Number: 008017

At FL Department of Transportation, Wendy Burch serves as a Public Transportation Manager - Ses within Highway Operations. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Daniel Marsac

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2006-03-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 008324

Daniel Marsac holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,617.

Jeffrey Oakes

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2000-04-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 008543

At FL Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Oakes serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Highway Operations. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.

Alexander Mackey

Engineering Specialist IV/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 2019-01-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4635
Position Number: 009031

Alexander Mackey is a Engineering Specialist IV at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $99,617.

Wilkes Kemp

Senior Design Engineering Analyst/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,617

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $99,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,617
Hire date: 1999-09-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4637
Position Number: 009147

At FL Department of Transportation, Wilkes Kemp serves as a Senior Design Engineering Analyst within Highway Operations. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,617.