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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James Pleas Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-07-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bernard

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004401

James Pleas Jr is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Scott Kemp

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2020-12-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004492

Scott Kemp is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Larry Montgomery

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2026-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004538

Larry Montgomery holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,562.

Tyler Bragdon

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004565

Tyler Bragdon holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,562.

Aubrey Davis

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Glen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004671

Aubrey Davis is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Adam Hurley

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2026-03-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004881

Adam Hurley is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Clayton Wagner

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2024-02-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kevin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005062

At FL Department of Transportation, Clayton Wagner serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,562.

Buddy Johnson

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mac

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005065

Buddy Johnson is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Timothy Harvard

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2022-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005584

Timothy Harvard holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,562.

Manuel Paz

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005623

Manuel Paz is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Austin O'Gara

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2023-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005794

Austin O'Gara is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Colton Dixson

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-04-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 006046

Colton Dixson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Colton earned $45,562 in 2026.

Joshua Penton

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-10-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 006172

Joshua Penton works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Joshua earned $45,562 in 2026.

Mauricio Solis

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-05-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 006193

Mauricio Solis is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

John Townson

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 1989-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 006299

John Townson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 37 years as a salaried employee. John earned $45,562 in 2026.

Matthew Houlberg

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2024-06-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 008631

Matthew Houlberg works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Matthew earned $45,562 in 2026.

Jacob Smith

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Vogensen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 008745

Jacob Smith holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,562.

Gregory Maraugha

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2022-02-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 008898

Gregory Maraugha is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,562.

Noah Gamble

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kirkendall

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 008960

Noah Gamble works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Noah earned $45,562 in 2026.

Luis Sandoval Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-06-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rafael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 009202

Luis Sandoval Jr works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Luis earned $45,562 in 2026.

Robert Weaver

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2026-05-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 009349

Robert Weaver works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Robert earned $45,562 in 2026.

Scot Chevrier

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2024-05-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 010542

At FL Department of Transportation, Scot Chevrier serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,562.

Zachary Booker

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2025-06-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 011897

Zachary Booker holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 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 $45,562.

Dennis Whittum

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2022-10-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 014006

Dennis Whittum works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Dennis earned $45,562 in 2026.

Chester Huckaby Iii

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2024-12-09
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 006334

At FL Department of Transportation, Chester Huckaby Iii serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,562.

Miguel Abella Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2022-11-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 002798

Miguel Abella Jr works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Miguel earned $45,562 in 2026.

Guillermo Salinas Iii

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 002356

Guillermo Salinas Iii works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Guillermo earned $45,562 in 2026.

Wade Curles

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,562

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,562
Hire date: 2018-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007657

Wade Curles holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,562.

Jeffrey Peeler

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,561

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,561
Hire date: 2025-05-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005786

Jeffrey Peeler is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,561.

Christopher Spano

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,536

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,536
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004282

Christopher Spano works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Christopher earned $45,536 in 2026.

Eric Reese

Survey and Mapping Technician/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,503

Sub-department: Transportation Systems Development
Base pay: $45,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,503
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4664
Position Number: 002559

Eric Reese is a Survey and Mapping Technician at FL Department of Transportation within Transportation Systems Development. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,503.

Jeanpaul Desilets

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,456

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,456
Hire date: 2007-06-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005059

Jeanpaul Desilets is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $45,456.

Mykel Flores

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,453

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,453
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004379

Mykel Flores holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,453.

Michael Sever Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,453

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,453
Hire date: 2022-10-17
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004946

Michael Sever Jr works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $45,453 in 2026.

Del Brewer

Property & Outdoor Advertising Inspector/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,386

Sub-department: Transportation Systems Development
Base pay: $45,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,386
Hire date: 2011-07-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eric

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8808
Position Number: 000212

Del Brewer works as a Property & Outdoor Advertising Inspector for FL Department of Transportation within Transportation Systems Development. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Del earned $45,386 in 2026.

Michael Johnson Jr.

Highway Maintenance Technician II/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,360

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,360
Hire date: 2024-07-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4741
Position Number: 005002

Michael Johnson Jr. works as a Highway Maintenance Technician II for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Michael earned $45,360 in 2026.

John Theork

Highway Maintenance Technician II/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,360

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,360
Hire date: 2026-03-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kelly

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4741
Position Number: 006866

John Theork works as a Highway Maintenance Technician II for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. John earned $45,360 in 2026.

Gabriel Chidnese-Noble

Highway Maintenance Technician II/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,360

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,360
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4741
Position Number: 007198

Gabriel Chidnese-Noble works as a Highway Maintenance Technician II for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Gabriel earned $45,360 in 2026.

Joan Salguero

Highway Maintenance Technician II/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,360

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,360
Hire date: 2014-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4741
Position Number: 007458

Joan Salguero works as a Highway Maintenance Technician II for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. Joan earned $45,360 in 2026.

Rodolfo Rodriguez

Highway Maintenance Technician II/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,360

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $45,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,360
Hire date: 2025-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Francisco

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4741
Position Number: 007677

At FL Department of Transportation, Rodolfo Rodriguez serves as a Highway Maintenance Technician II within Highway Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,360.