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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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Bruce Carney

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: 2019-12-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011952

Bruce Carney is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Amber Thomas

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: May

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012047

Amber Thomas holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Matthew Felix

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: 2024-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012048

At State Courts System, Matthew Felix serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Christopher Saba

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: 2025-12-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012049

Christopher Saba 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.

James Giardina

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: 2022-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012053

James Giardina holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Benjamin Rich

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: 2010-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012056

Benjamin Rich 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.

Chad Monty

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: 2012-07-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012086

Chad Monty 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. Chad earned $189,755 in 2026.

Adam Bantner

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: 2005-12-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012052

Adam Bantner 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.

Charles Hill

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: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012256

Charles Hill works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. Charles earned $189,755 in 2026.

Branden Henderson

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: 2025-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012258

Branden Henderson works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Branden earned $189,755 in 2026.

Heather Guarch

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: 2010-03-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012262

Heather Guarch 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. Heather earned $189,755 in 2026.

Mark Miller

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: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012263

Mark Miller holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Shalla Jefcoat

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: 2005-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012393

Shalla Jefcoat 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.

Hector Murcia Bustos

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: 2013-04-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012394

At State Courts System, Hector Murcia Bustos serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Jason Smith

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: 2006-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012399

At State Courts System, Jason Smith 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.

Andrew Mcginley

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: 2019-12-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012395

Andrew Mcginley is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Hillary Ellis

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: 2012-08-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012401

Hillary Ellis is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Sarah Bell

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: 2019-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012403

At State Courts System, Sarah Bell 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.

Marci Rex

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: 2011-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012405

Marci Rex is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Sarah Corbett

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: 2003-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012406

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

Shelby Senn

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: 2018-07-19
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012407

At State Courts System, Shelby Senn serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

David Peters

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: 2026-05-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 012404

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

Mary Mullinax

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: 2021-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 008448

Mary Mullinax works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Mary earned $189,755 in 2026.

Wayne Culver

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: 2009-03-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011322

Wayne Culver 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.

Natalie Moore

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: 2006-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009042

Natalie Moore is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Marcus Bach Armas

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: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002968

Marcus Bach Armas works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Marcus earned $189,755 in 2026.

Lourdes Casanova

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: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003019

Lourdes Casanova is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Tamara Nicola

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: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 011544

At State Courts System, Tamara Nicola serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Jose Rohaidy

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: 2013-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002962

At State Courts System, Jose Rohaidy serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Kenneth Gottlieb

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: 2006-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 009626

Kenneth Gottlieb holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Rhonda Peoples-Waters

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: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002908

Rhonda Peoples-Waters works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years as a salaried employee. Rhonda earned $189,755 in 2026.

Linda Melendez

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002978

At State Courts System, Linda Melendez serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Sylvia Grunor

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: 2024-04-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 008031

Sylvia Grunor holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Jeanette Bigney

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: 1999-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002948

Jeanette Bigney holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1999, they have about 27 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Claude Hilliard

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: 2005-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002894

Claude Hilliard is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Gabrielle Sanders-Morency

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: 2005-01-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002951

Gabrielle Sanders-Morency 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.

Eric Maclure

State Courts Administrator/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$187,007

Sub-department: Executive Dir/Support Services
Base pay: $187,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,007
Hire date: 1994-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9000
Position Number: 003057

Eric Maclure holds the role of State Courts Administrator at State Courts System within Executive Dir/Support Services. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,007.

Joseph D'Amico

Trial Court Administrator/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$186,642

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts
Base pay: $186,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,642
Hire date: 2011-09-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9060
Position Number: 001609

Joseph D'Amico is a Trial Court Administrator at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $186,642.

Barbara Dawicke

Trial Court Administrator/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$185,476

Sub-department: Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts
Base pay: $185,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,476
Hire date: 1998-08-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9060
Position Number: 001594

At State Courts System, Barbara Dawicke serves as a Trial Court Administrator within Pgm: CT Oper/Circuit Cts. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $185,476.