Florida / State Courts System / Circuit Judge

Job-title file

Circuit Judge

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

529 employees hold this title in State Courts System. Median total compensation for the role is $200,836, above the department median of $66,624.

Employees: 529
Role median: $200,836
Agency median: $66,624
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$200,836$200,856+

How total compensation varies among the 529 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 4

Wesley Tibbals

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2015-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002662

Wesley Tibbals holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Caroline Arkin

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2009-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002663

Caroline Arkin holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Mark Wolfe

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2000-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002664

Mark Wolfe is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Barbara Twine Thomas

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2015-01-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002665

Barbara Twine Thomas is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Michael Scionti

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 1996-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002666

At State Courts System, Michael Scionti serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Paul Huey

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2002-01-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002667

At State Courts System, Paul Huey serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Michael Hooi

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2021-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002668

At State Courts System, Michael Hooi serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Cheryl Thomas

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 1983-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002669

Cheryl Thomas holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 43 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Alissa Ellison

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2018-06-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002670

At State Courts System, Alissa Ellison serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Mark Kiser

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2015-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002671

Mark Kiser works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. Mark earned $200,836 in 2026.

Kelly Ayers

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2021-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002672

Kelly Ayers holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Jeffrey Rich

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2006-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002673

Jeffrey Rich works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Jeffrey earned $200,836 in 2026.

Laura Ward Rachal

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2015-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002674

Laura Ward Rachal works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Laura earned $200,836 in 2026.

Denise Pomponio

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 1985-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002675

Denise Pomponio holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 41 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Katherine Essrig

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 1985-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002676

Katherine Essrig is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Melissa Polo

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2017-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002677

Melissa Polo works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Melissa earned $200,836 in 2026.

Evangelina Goudie

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2021-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002678

Evangelina Goudie is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Catherine Catlin

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2009-01-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002679

Catherine Catlin works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. Catherine earned $200,836 in 2026.

Devin Collier

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2006-06-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: DEANDRE

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002680

Devin Collier is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Shonna Gay

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2011-06-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002681

Shonna Gay holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Ana Garcia

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2011-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002682

Ana Garcia works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. Ana earned $200,836 in 2026.

Christopher Patterson

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2010-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002683

Christopher Patterson holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

James Nutt

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2018-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002686

James Nutt is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Caryn Siperstein

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2016-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002687

At State Courts System, Caryn Siperstein serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Rosemarie Scher

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2011-10-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002688

At State Courts System, Rosemarie Scher serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Howard Coates

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2015-02-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002689

Howard Coates is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Lisa Small

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2011-01-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002691

Lisa Small works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Lisa earned $200,836 in 2026.

John Parnofiello

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2007-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002693

At State Courts System, John Parnofiello serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

James Sherman

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2022-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002694

James Sherman is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Kathleen Kroll

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 1985-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002695

At State Courts System, Kathleen Kroll serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Carolyn Bell

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2018-05-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002696

At State Courts System, Carolyn Bell serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Maxine Cheesman

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2019-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002697

Maxine Cheesman holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Danielle Sherriff Reichenberger

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2003-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002698

Danielle Sherriff Reichenberger works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years as a salaried employee. Danielle earned $200,836 in 2026.

Mark Jones

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 1988-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002699

At State Courts System, Mark Jones serves as a Circuit Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 38 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,836.

Bonnie Helms

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2015-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002700

Bonnie Helms works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Bonnie earned $200,836 in 2026.

Elijah Williams

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 1990-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002701

Elijah Williams is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

George Odom Jr

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2013-02-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002702

George Odom Jr holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.

Ari Porth

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2004-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002703

Ari Porth works as a Circuit Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service as a salaried employee. Ari earned $200,836 in 2026.

Michael Orlando

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2003-01-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002704

Michael Orlando is a Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $200,836.

Hope Bristol

Circuit Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$200,836

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/CIRCUIT CTS
Base pay: $200,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,836
Hire date: 2005-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9812
Position Number: 002705

Hope Bristol holds the role of Circuit Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $200,836.