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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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Corey Friedman

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: Brian

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009203

Corey Friedman 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.

Lawrence King

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: 1998-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009205

Lawrence King holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Amy 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: 2009-05-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009207

Amy Carter works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Amy earned $189,755 in 2026.

John Flynn

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: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009323

John Flynn works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. John earned $189,755 in 2026.

David Stamey 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: 1996-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009325

At State Courts System, David Stamey Jr. serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Gary Flower

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: 1987-08-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009327

Gary Flower works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1987, they have about 39 years of service as a salaried employee. Gary earned $189,755 in 2026.

Nina Ashenafi

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: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009331

Nina Ashenafi is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Monique Scott

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: 2013-09-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009329

Monique Scott works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Monique earned $189,755 in 2026.

Maria 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: 1990-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009632

Maria Gonzalez 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.

John Reed

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: 2009-11-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009634

John Reed is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Brian Duckworth

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: 2007-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009636

Brian Duckworth holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Hope Pattey

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: 1987-02-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009642

Hope Pattey works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1987 (about 39 years) as a salaried employee. Hope earned $189,755 in 2026.

Julie NelsonMay be multiple

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts
Hire date: 1996-08-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009628

Julie Nelson 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.

Erika Quartermaine

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: 009644

At State Courts System, Erika Quartermaine serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Benjamin Garagozlo

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: 2006-06-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009624

Benjamin Garagozlo 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. Benjamin earned $189,755 in 2026.

Carla Pepperman

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: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011292

Carla Pepperman 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.

Robert Landt

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: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011294

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

Carly Wish

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: 2006-08-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011302

Carly Wish 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.

Margaret Taylor

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: 2005-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011308

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

M Phoebee Francois

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: 2009-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011316

M Phoebee Francois holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Giuseppina Miranda

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: 1999-10-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011318

Giuseppina Miranda holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1999 (about 27 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Kurt Hitzemann

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: 2005-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011290

Kurt Hitzemann is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

David Koenig

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: 1990-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011320

David Koenig is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Kathleen Roberts

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: 1995-07-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011324

Kathleen Roberts works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service as a salaried employee. Kathleen earned $189,755 in 2026.

Lauren Sweet

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: 2014-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011326

Lauren Sweet is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Janeice Martin

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011376

Janeice Martin holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Robert Crown

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: 2003-09-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011378

Robert Crown is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Tara Paluck

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: 011548

Tara Paluck holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Jonathan Skinner

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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011532

Jonathan Skinner 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. Jonathan earned $189,755 in 2026.

Thomas Brown

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: 1989-07-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011534

At State Courts System, Thomas Brown serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Woody Clermont

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: 2005-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011536

At State Courts System, Woody Clermont 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.

Jill Levy

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
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011538

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

Michele Ricca

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: 2024-04-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mccaul

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011540

Michele Ricca works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Michele earned $189,755 in 2026.

Michael 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: 2009-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011542

At State Courts System, Michael Powell serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Dawn Hudson

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: 1999-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011546

Dawn Hudson is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Eleane Sosa-Bruzon

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: 2005-09-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011550

Eleane Sosa-Bruzon 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.

Cherish 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: 2011-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011552

Cherish Adams 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. Cherish earned $189,755 in 2026.

Stephen Jewett

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
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011554

Stephen Jewett 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. Stephen earned $189,755 in 2026.

Frank Castor 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: 1996-06-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011558

Frank Castor Ii works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. Frank earned $189,755 in 2026.

Jennifer Hilal

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: 2008-09-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011585

Jennifer Hilal 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. Jennifer earned $189,755 in 2026.