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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Michelle Kalil

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: 2004-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003353

At State Courts System, Michelle Kalil serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

April Bristow

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: 003886

April Bristow holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

James Pierce

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: 2006-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003873

James Pierce works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. James earned $189,755 in 2026.

Diane Croff

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: 2007-07-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003874

Diane Croff is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

David Foxman

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: 2007-07-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003875

David Foxman works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. David earned $189,755 in 2026.

David Cromartie

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: 2010-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003876

David Cromartie is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Susan Miller-Jones

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: 1990-12-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003877

Susan Miller-Jones is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Elizabeth Starr

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: 1999-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003878

Elizabeth Starr is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Martha Adams

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: 1999-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003879

Martha Adams works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. Martha earned $189,755 in 2026.

Robert Grode Ii

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: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003880

Robert Grode Ii works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. Robert earned $189,755 in 2026.

Anne Gibson

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: 2023-11-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Trefz

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003881

Anne Gibson works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. Anne earned $189,755 in 2026.

Raul 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: 2018-11-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003883

Raul Cuervo is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Megan Leaf

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: 2011-03-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Fossen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003884

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

Edward Dyer

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: 2021-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003885

Edward Dyer holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Ashley Zuckerman

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: 2010-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003887

Ashley Zuckerman works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Ashley earned $189,755 in 2026.

Corey Cawthon

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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003889

Corey Cawthon is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Florence Barner

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: 2006-10-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Taylor

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003890

Florence Barner works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. Florence earned $189,755 in 2026.

John Hurley

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: 2008-09-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003891

John Hurley is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

David Silverman

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: 1986-04-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003892

David Silverman works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1986 (about 40 years) as a salaried employee. David earned $189,755 in 2026.

Nicole Mirra

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: 2006-09-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003894

At State Courts System, Nicole Mirra 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.

Mark Wilson

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: 2005-01-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003888

Mark Wilson 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.

Kim Mollica

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: Theresa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003933

At State Courts System, Kim Mollica serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Ellen Feld

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: 2009-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003934

Ellen Feld holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Nina Di Pietro

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: Weatherly

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003935

At State Courts System, Nina Di Pietro serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Michael Barnett

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: 2025-12-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 004073

Michael Barnett works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Michael earned $189,755 in 2026.

Faye Allen

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: 1991-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 004508

Faye Allen is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1991, they have about 35 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Jeramy Beasley

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: 2011-02-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 004509

Jeramy Beasley works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Jeramy earned $189,755 in 2026.

Joanne Hernandez

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: 2025-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 004510

Joanne Hernandez is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Daniel Kanner

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: 2014-09-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 004512

Daniel Kanner holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Jacqueline Powell

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: 2004-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 004513

Jacqueline Powell is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Patricia Marino-Pedraza

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: 006564

Patricia Marino-Pedraza holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Debra Stephens

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: 1987-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 006566

Debra Stephens holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Betsy Benson

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: 1984-10-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 007056

Betsy Benson works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1984 (about 42 years) as a salaried employee. Betsy earned $189,755 in 2026.

Casey Woolsey

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: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 007048

Casey Woolsey 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.

Joseph Ledonne

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: 2014-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Phillip

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 007050

Joseph Ledonne holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Cory Chandler

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: 2005-04-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 007052

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

Kathleen Mccarthy

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: 2008-03-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 007054

Kathleen Mccarthy works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. Kathleen earned $189,755 in 2026.

Joseph Poblick

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: 2016-08-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 008019

Joseph Poblick is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Michelle Urbistondo

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
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 008021

Michelle Urbistondo holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Daryl Manning

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: 1999-09-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 008023

Daryl Manning holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.