Florida / State Courts System / County Judge

Job-title file

County Judge

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

276 employees hold this title in State Courts System. Median total compensation for the role is $189,755, above the department median of $66,624.

Employees: 276
Total payroll: $52.4M
Role median: $189,755
Agency median: $66,624
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$189,755$189,775+

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

How total compensation varies among the 276 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.

Compared with the local labor market

County Judge pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — about 1,380 people — is $186,040. State Courts System pays a median base salary of $189,755 for this role, 2% above that figure — about the 59th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where State Courts System sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$171,860

$176,450

$186,040

$196,890

$220,410

State Courts System median · $189,755

The bar is the range of annual wages for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows State Courts System’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates — about 24,030 people — is $153,990. State Courts System’s median base salary is 23% above that national figure, about the 72nd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$46,950

$85,710

$153,990

$194,950

$221,710

State Courts System median · $189,755

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Florida range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 274 of 276 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at State Courts System is $189,755, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Same department

Other job titles in State Courts System

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kelvin Wells

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1990-05-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002893

At State Courts System, Kelvin Wells serves as a County Judge within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Charles Young

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2019-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002987

Charles Young holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Christopher BrownMay be multiple

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003029

Christopher Brown appears in State Courts System payroll as a County Judge, with $189,755 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Angela Mason

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2002-08-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002891

Angela Mason holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Kathy Garner

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1981-07-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002895

Kathy Garner works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 45 years as a salaried employee. Kathy earned $189,755 in 2026.

Lashawn Riggans

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2006-08-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002897

Lashawn Riggans works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. Lashawn earned $189,755 in 2026.

Carlos Rey

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2007-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002898

Carlos Rey is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Brian Miller

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-07-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002901

At State Courts System, Brian Miller serves as a County Judge within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Edwin Browning Iii

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2013-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bailey

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002905

Edwin Browning Iii is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Audrey Moran

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002907

Audrey Moran is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Robin Johnston

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2016-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002912

Robin Johnston holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Kimberly Sadler

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2002-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002916

Kimberly Sadler is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Jenny Higginbotham

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2001-09-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002917

Jenny Higginbotham works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years as a salaried employee. Jenny earned $189,755 in 2026.

Ronald Ritchie

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-08-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002890

Ronald Ritchie holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Barry Dickson

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2003-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002888

Barry Dickson is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Kristen Stephens Brady

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002909

Kristen Stephens Brady is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Monique Richardson

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2004-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002899

Monique Richardson works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service as a salaried employee. Monique earned $189,755 in 2026.

Jennifer Johnson

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2015-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jones

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002902

Jennifer Johnson is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Emmet Ferguson Iii

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1988-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002915

Emmet Ferguson Iii holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Emily Curington

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2002-05-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002919

Emily Curington is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Thomas Thompson, Iii

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002921

Thomas Thompson, Iii is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Paul Militello

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2016-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Louie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002923

Paul Militello works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Paul earned $189,755 in 2026.

Frank Grey

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2013-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002924

Frank Grey is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Rachel Myers

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2011-11-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002937

Rachel Myers is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

D Davis

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2017-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tatum

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002942

D Davis is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Sheree Lancaster

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1998-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002943

Sheree Lancaster works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service as a salaried employee. Sheree earned $189,755 in 2026.

Luis Bustamante

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1993-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002944

Luis Bustamante is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Mitchell Bishop

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2012-05-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002945

Mitchell Bishop holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Lizzet Martinez

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2019-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002964

Lizzet Martinez holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Celia Dorn

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2012-08-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Thacker

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002952

At State Courts System, Celia Dorn serves as a County Judge within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Allison Fox

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2012-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002955

Allison Fox works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. Allison earned $189,755 in 2026.

Luis Perez-Medina

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2006-03-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002965

At State Courts System, Luis Perez-Medina serves as a County Judge within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Kevin Hellmann

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1998-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002966

At State Courts System, Kevin Hellmann serves as a County Judge within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Stephanie Silver

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2000-08-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002967

Stephanie Silver is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Douglas Mercer

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1995-05-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003013

Douglas Mercer is a County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 31 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Ayana Harris

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2006-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002971

Ayana Harris works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Ayana earned $189,755 in 2026.

Sara Carter

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2021-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002989

At State Courts System, Sara Carter serves as a County Judge within Program CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Ritamaria Cuervo

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002982

Ritamaria Cuervo holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Edward Spaight

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2009-05-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002991

Edward Spaight works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. Edward earned $189,755 in 2026.

Dawn Distler

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Program CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2013-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002993

Dawn Distler holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Program CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.