Florida / State Courts System

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State Courts System

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

The State Courts System operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2026, this agency had 4,168 employees with median total compensation of $66,624; the highest distinct record was $264,136.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $395.3M
Employees: 4,168
Median total: $66,624
Highest record: $264,136

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$10,541$200,836+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,168 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,624) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $94,849 (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

$46,821

$52,879

$66,624

$113,092

$200,836

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $200,836 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,821. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Judicial Assistant - Circuit Court

579 · $57,981

Circuit Judge

529 · $200,836

Judicial Assistant - County Court

324 · $55,222

County Judge

278 · $189,755

Court Program Specialist II

264 · $51,752

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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Julie Johnson

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2000-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002941

Julie Johnson is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

D Davis

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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: Pgm: 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 Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Tina Caraballo

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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: Louise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002946

Tina Caraballo works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Tina earned $189,755 in 2026.

David Johnson

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002947

David Johnson holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: 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.

Lizzet Martinez

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Kenneth Walker

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2012-06-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002949

At State Courts System, Kenneth Walker serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Amanda Bova

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2006-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002950

Amanda Bova is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Celia Dorn

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Anthony Ritenour

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2006-03-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002953

At State Courts System, Anthony Ritenour serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Jordan Wells

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1998-11-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002954

Jordan Wells works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years) as a salaried employee. Jordan earned $189,755 in 2026.

Allison Fox

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. Allison earned $189,755 in 2026.

Stacie Kaylor

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1997-12-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002956

Stacie Kaylor works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years as a salaried employee. Stacie earned $189,755 in 2026.

Christopher Benjamin

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2025-01-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002958

Christopher Benjamin is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Michaelle Paulson

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2011-01-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002959

At State Courts System, Michaelle Paulson serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Jacqueline Woodward

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002960

At State Courts System, Jacqueline Woodward serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Donald Cannava

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2008-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002961

Donald Cannava works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. Donald earned $189,755 in 2026.

Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2007-01-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002963

At State Courts System, Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Luis Perez-Medina

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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: Pgm: 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 Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 31 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Linda Stein

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1993-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002970

Linda Stein works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. Linda earned $189,755 in 2026.

Ayana Harris

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Ayana earned $189,755 in 2026.

Mariano Corcilli

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2009-08-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002972

At State Courts System, Mariano Corcilli serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Christopher Green

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002973

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

Betsy Alvarez-Zane

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002974

Betsy Alvarez-Zane works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Betsy earned $189,755 in 2026.

Diana Gonzalez

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2006-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002975

At State Courts System, Diana Gonzalez serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Maria Ortiz

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1997-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002976

Maria Ortiz is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Sara Carter

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Alicia Priovolos

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002979

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

Ritamaria Cuervo

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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.

Heather Doyle

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2000-08-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002984

Heather Doyle holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Jay Shuler

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002988

At State Courts System, Jay Shuler serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Raymond Forbess Jr

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2009-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002990

Raymond Forbess Jr is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Edward Spaight

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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: Pgm: 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 Pgm: 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.

Joy Danne

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2013-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002994

Joy Danne holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.