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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
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+

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

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

Highest-paid first / page 16

Christopher BrownMay be multiple

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp
$189,755
Sub-department
PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Hire date
2023-01-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
003029

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

Barry Dickson

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
2003-08-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002888

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

Ronald Ritchie

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
2005-08-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
SCOTT

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002890

Ronald Ritchie holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within 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.

Angela Mason

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
2002-08-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002891

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

James Ward 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
2005-01-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002892

James Ward Ii 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.

Kelvin 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
1990-05-22
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002893

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

Kathy Garner

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
1981-07-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002895

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

Robert Plaines

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
1997-01-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002896

Robert Plaines holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Lashawn Riggans

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
2006-08-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002897

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

Carlos Rey

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp
$189,755
Sub-department
PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay
$189,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189,755
Hire date
2007-06-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002898

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

Monique Richardson

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp
$189,755
Sub-department
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
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002899

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

Brian 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
2005-07-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002901

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

Jennifer 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
2015-01-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
JONES

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002902

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

Darren Jackson

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
1998-08-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002904

Darren Jackson holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Edwin Browning Iii

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
BAILEY

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002905

Edwin Browning Iii 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.

William Blue

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
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002906

William Blue 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.

Audrey Moran

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002907

Audrey Moran 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.

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.

Kristen Stephens Brady

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
2005-12-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002909

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

Scott Mitchell

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
2012-03-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002910

Scott Mitchell 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.

Shayla Lee

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
2016-12-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
ENRIKA

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002911

Shayla Lee works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Shayla earned $189,755 in 2026.

Robin Johnston

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
2016-10-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002912

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

Kelly Eckley-Moulder

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
2001-08-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002913

Kelly Eckley-Moulder is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Eleni Elia Derke

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
1987-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002914

Eleni Elia Derke works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years as a salaried employee. Eleni earned $189,755 in 2026.

Emmet Ferguson Iii

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
1988-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002915

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

Kimberly Sadler

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
2002-10-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002916

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

Jenny Higginbotham

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp
$189,755
Sub-department
PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay
$189,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189,755
Hire date
2001-09-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
SUZANNE

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002917

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

Barbara-Jo 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
2007-04-30
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002918

At State Courts System, Barbara-Jo Bell serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Emily Curington

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
2002-05-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002919

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

Sarah 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
1996-12-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002920

At State Courts System, Sarah Jones serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Thomas Thompson, Iii

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
2005-04-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002921

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

Paul Militello

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp
$189,755
Sub-department
PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay
$189,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$189,755
Hire date
2016-03-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
LOUIE

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002923

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

Frank Grey

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp
$189,755
Sub-department
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
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002924

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

Joseph Lawhorne

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
2008-06-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002925

At State Courts System, Joseph Lawhorne serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Cathy Mckyton

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
1997-06-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002926

At State Courts System, Cathy Mckyton serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Alexander Christine 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
2011-02-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002934

At State Courts System, Alexander Christine Jr 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.

Clarissa Harrell

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
2012-05-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002935

Clarissa Harrell holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Wesley Heidt

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
1988-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002936

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

Rachel Myers

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
2011-11-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9814
Position Number
002937

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