Florida / Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

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Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

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

The Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 2,975 employees with median total compensation of $65,480; the highest distinct record was $183,576.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $199.8M
Employees: 2,975
Median total: $65,480
Highest record: $183,576

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$34,760$125,184+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,975 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,480) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $67,144 (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

$39,000

$47,448

$65,480

$79,749

$97,648

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $97,648 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $39,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Florida Highway Patrol Trooper

1,119 · $72,260

Records Specialist

164 · $36,558

Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant

149 · $98,832

Florida Highway Patrol Corporal

132 · $82,906

Community Service Officer

123 · $53,333

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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Karen Yawn

Administrative Assistant II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$40,007

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $40,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,007
Hire date: 2015-01-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0712
Position Number: 002872

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Karen Yawn serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,007.

Karen Windom

Operations Analyst II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Highway Safety
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2016-01-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2212
Position Number: 000496

Karen Windom is a Operations Analyst II at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Highway Safety. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,000.

Sima Patel

Accountant IV/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 003250

Sima Patel is a Accountant IV at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $40,000.

Loren Morris

Accountant IV/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2026-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1437
Position Number: 010864

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Loren Morris serves as a Accountant IV within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,000.

Jose Rodriguez

Application Systems Programmer I/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Information Technology
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2026-01-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2141
Position Number: 000046

Jose Rodriguez works as a Application Systems Programmer I for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Information Technology. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. Jose earned $40,000 in 2026.

Makel Montgomery

Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 2025-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0188
Position Number: 004657

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Makel Montgomery serves as a Personnel Technician Iii/Hr-Ses within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,000.

Debbie Tafoya

Highway Safety Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,776

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $39,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,776
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9018
Position Number: 002353

Debbie Tafoya works as a Highway Safety Specialist for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Debbie earned $39,776 in 2026.

Marianne Sylvestri

Information Specialist II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,320

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $39,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,320
Hire date: 2013-03-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3733
Position Number: 002360

Marianne Sylvestri is a Information Specialist II at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,320.

John Christopoulis

Information Specialist II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,320

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $39,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,320
Hire date: 2021-08-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3733
Position Number: 002263

John Christopoulis holds the role of Information Specialist II at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,320.

Agustin Juan

Information Specialist II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,320

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $39,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,320
Hire date: 1995-04-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3733
Position Number: 002385

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Agustin Juan serves as a Information Specialist II within Motorist Services. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,320.

Aquila Thompson

Investigation Specialist II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,248

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $39,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,248
Hire date: 2026-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8318
Position Number: 005250

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Aquila Thompson serves as a Investigation Specialist II within Motorist Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,248.

Carmilita Earle

Investigation Specialist II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,248

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $39,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,248
Hire date: 2025-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8318
Position Number: 002928

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Carmilita Earle serves as a Investigation Specialist II within Motorist Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,248.

Yolanda Castillo

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,233

Sub-department: Highway Safety
Base pay: $39,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,233
Hire date: 2018-04-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 001624

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Yolanda Castillo serves as a Records Specialist within Highway Safety. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,233.

Blanca Rodriguez

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,233

Sub-department: Highway Safety
Base pay: $39,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,233
Hire date: 1993-11-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 001828

Blanca Rodriguez is a Records Specialist at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Highway Safety. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,233.

Dawn Bigler

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,233

Sub-department: Highway Safety
Base pay: $39,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,233
Hire date: 2009-02-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 002023

Dawn Bigler is a Records Specialist at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Highway Safety. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,233.

Claudia Pinnock Scott

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,233

Sub-department: Highway Safety
Base pay: $39,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,233
Hire date: 2011-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 001625

Claudia Pinnock Scott is a Records Specialist at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Highway Safety. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,233.

Christina Buck

Investigation Specialist II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$39,000

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,000
Hire date: 2025-04-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8318
Position Number: 005244

Christina Buck works as a Investigation Specialist II for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Christina earned $39,000 in 2026.

Paul Mcneal

Supply Data Control Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,929

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $38,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,929
Hire date: 2020-12-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0820
Position Number: 000390

Paul Mcneal holds the role of Supply Data Control Specialist at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Executive Dir/Support Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,929.

Cortina Mccall

Accountant III/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,900

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $38,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,900
Hire date: 1994-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1436
Position Number: 000355

Cortina Mccall works as a Accountant III for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Executive Dir/Support Services. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service as a salaried employee. Cortina earned $38,900 in 2026.

Tomas Rojas

Investigation Specialist II/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,880

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,880
Hire date: 2024-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8318
Position Number: 001169

Tomas Rojas is a Investigation Specialist II at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,880.

Cory Harmon

Training Consultant/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,880

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,880
Hire date: 2025-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1330
Position Number: 003479

Cory Harmon is a Training Consultant at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,880.

Andreah Miller

Regulatory Consultant/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,815

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,815
Hire date: 2022-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0442
Position Number: 003635

Andreah Miller works as a Regulatory Consultant for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Andreah earned $38,815 in 2026.

Monika Senn

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,771

Sub-department: Motor Carrier Compliance
Base pay: $38,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,771
Hire date: 2000-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 013113

Monika Senn works as a Records Specialist for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motor Carrier Compliance. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. Monika earned $38,771 in 2026.

Carolyn Golden

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,771

Sub-department: Motor Carrier Compliance
Base pay: $38,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,771
Hire date: 2002-08-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 014715

Carolyn Golden works as a Records Specialist for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motor Carrier Compliance. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Carolyn earned $38,771 in 2026.

Kerstin Vollstedt

Highway Safety Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,682

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,682
Hire date: 2026-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9018
Position Number: 005353

Kerstin Vollstedt works as a Highway Safety Specialist for Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Kerstin earned $38,682 in 2026.

Mandiana Auguste

Highway Safety Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,682

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,682
Hire date: 2026-06-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9018
Position Number: 002377

Mandiana Auguste is a Highway Safety Specialist at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,682.

Paulina Torres-Ron

Highway Safety Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,682

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,682
Hire date: 2026-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9018
Position Number: 005355

At Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Paulina Torres-Ron serves as a Highway Safety Specialist within Motorist Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,682.

Marilynn Smith

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,681

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,681
Hire date: 1994-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 003389

Marilynn Smith holds the role of Records Specialist at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,681.

Terrell Carter

Records Specialist/Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle

2026 total comp

$38,589

Sub-department: Motorist Services
Base pay: $38,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,589
Hire date: 2007-06-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0130
Position Number: 002306

Terrell Carter is a Records Specialist at Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle within Motorist Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $38,589.