OALE Salary and Benefits Information

The starting salary for an officer with the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) is $35,000. Your salary makes up 67% of your total compensation, while the remaining 33% is made up of the benefits that the state of Florida provides you.

Here is a more detailed look at your salary and benefits: 

• Annual Salary: $35,000. Includes your base pay plus any additives you receive.
• Insurance Benefits: $9,204. Includes the state's contribution for your basic life insurance and health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (if applicable).
• Retirement: $5,296. Includes the state's contribution to the State of Florida Retirement System.
• Leave and Holidays: $3,096. Includes the value of the annual leave, sick leave and paid holidays you are provided as a state employee.

Note: Salary and benefits information is only an estimate and may be subject to change.

Additional Benefits Available to State of Florida Employees

Low Copays for Prescription Drugs

Enrolling in the state's health insurance plan allows you to take advantage of low copays for prescription drugs. Opting for generic drugs reduces your copays even more.

Shared Savings Program

When enrolled in the state's health insurance plan, you can share in cost savings when you shop for and select high-quality, lower cost providers for some medical services. For routine medical procedures, log in to People First, select the Healthcare Bluebook icon in the Other Resources section and search for your medical procedure. For surgical procedures, contact SurgeryPlus at 1-844-752-6170 to determine if your surgery qualifies for shared savings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account plans allow you to reduce your taxable income for items you are paying for out of pocket, including medical services, prescription drugs, and childcare. Learn more about Flexible Spending Accounts. 

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services are available to all benefits-eligible employees. The EAP has an abundance of resources to help you manage everyday challenges or significant life events through a robust support network of local resources. Log in to People First and select the EAP icon in the top right corner to learn more.

Tuition Waiver

Educational assistance is available to full-time, salaried employees through the tuition waiver program for up to six credit hours per semester on a space-available basis. The tuition waiver program may be used for up to 18 hours per calendar year. Learn more about the tuition waiver program. 

Mentoring

Full-time salaried employees are offered one hour paid leave per week to use for mentoring activities. Search for mentoring opportunities. 

Administrative Leave

Salaried employees are also offered paid leave for some life events. For example, you may be eligible to use one hour of administrative leave per month for school-related activities for your child, and one hour for voting. Learn more about administrative leave. 

Microsoft Subscription

Employees of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services can download the Microsoft Office Suite to their personal computer at no cost. 

Wireless Discounts

As a state of Florida employee you may be able to take advantage of discounts on your personal wireless plan. Learn more about mobile discounts. 

Rental Cars

As part of the state's contract with Avis Budget Group, you can take advantage of discount rental car prices for your
personal use. Learn more about discounts on vehicle rental.