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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

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

Highest-paid first / page 18

Charles Young

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: 2019-06-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002987

Charles Young holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Jay Shuler

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2019-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002988

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

Sara Carter

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2021-01-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002989

At State Courts System, Sara Carter serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Raymond Forbess Jr

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2009-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002990

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

Edward Spaight

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2009-05-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002991

Edward Spaight works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. Edward earned $189,755 in 2026.

Dawn Distler

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2013-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002993

Dawn Distler holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Joy Danne

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2013-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002994

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

Eric Dubois

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: HOWARD

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002995

Eric Dubois holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

David Horton

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: 2010-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002996

David Horton holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Michael Barket

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2019-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002997

At State Courts System, Michael Barket 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.

Lissette De La Rosa

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 002998

Lissette De La Rosa holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Lisa 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: 2019-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003000

Lisa Allen works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Lisa earned $189,755 in 2026.

Michael Bagge

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2005-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003001

Michael Bagge 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.

Jeremy Griner

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: 2024-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003002

Jeremy Griner works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Jeremy earned $189,755 in 2026.

Christine Edwards

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: 2022-01-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003003

Christine Edwards is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Miriam Valkenburg

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: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003004

Miriam Valkenburg is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Melissa Black

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: 2006-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: CORDON

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003005

Melissa Black is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Frances Perrone

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: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003006

At State Courts System, Frances Perrone serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Timothy Campbell

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: 003009

Timothy Campbell 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.

James Grover

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: 1998-01-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003010

James Grover works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. James earned $189,755 in 2026.

Timothy Mcfarland

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: 2011-01-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003011

Timothy Mcfarland works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. Timothy earned $189,755 in 2026.

Lucas 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: 2004-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003012

Lucas Taylor holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

Douglas Mercer

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1995-05-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003013

Douglas Mercer is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 31 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Frederick Peel

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 1997-12-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003014

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

Edward Garrison

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: 1977-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003015

Edward Garrison works as a County Judge for State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 49 years as a salaried employee. Edward earned $189,755 in 2026.

Sara Alijewicz

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: 2010-03-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003016

Sara Alijewicz is a County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $189,755.

Marni Bryson

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: 2001-12-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003017

At State Courts System, Marni Bryson serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Reginald Corlew

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: 2006-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003018

Reginald Corlew holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.

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.

Albert Kelley

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003021

Albert Kelley 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.

Sharon Hamilton

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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003022

At State Courts System, Sharon Hamilton serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

John Fry

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2011-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003023

At State Courts System, John Fry serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Kathleen Mchugh

County Judge/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$189,755

Sub-department: PGM: CT OPER/COUNTY CTS
Base pay: $189,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,755
Hire date: 2013-01-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003026

At State Courts System, Kathleen Mchugh serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Lauren Peffer

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: NICOLE

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003027

Lauren Peffer 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.

Olga Gonzalez-Levine

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: 2007-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003028

Olga Gonzalez-Levine 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.

Michelle Baker

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: 003032

Michelle Baker 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.

James Dekleva

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: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003033

James Dekleva 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. James earned $189,755 in 2026.

Debra Krause

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: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003034

At State Courts System, Debra Krause 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.

Jennifer Alcorta 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: 2018-07-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003036

At State Courts System, Jennifer Alcorta Waters serves as a County Judge within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,755.

Darren Steele

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: 2009-06-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9814
Position Number: 003037

Darren Steele holds the role of County Judge at State Courts System within Pgm: CT Oper/County Cts. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,755.