Arkansas / Administrative Office of the Courts / Court Reporter

Job-title file

Court Reporter

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

121 employees hold this title in Administrative Office of the Courts. Median total compensation for the role is $62,287, below the department median of $64,041.

Employees: 121
Total payroll: $7.9M
Role median: $62,287
Agency median: $64,041
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,222$82,508+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 121 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Court Reporter pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners — about 130 people — is $59,180. Administrative Office of the Courts pays a median base salary of $62,287 for this role, 5% above that figure — about the 57th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Administrative Office of the Courts sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$53,200

$55,670

$59,180

$71,130

$80,090

Administrative Office of the Courts median · $62,287

The bar is the range of annual wages for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners across every employer in Arkansas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Administrative Office of the Courts’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners — about 12,870 people — is $72,420. Administrative Office of the Courts’s median base salary is 14% below that national figure, about the 36th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,130

$53,760

$72,420

$100,780

$130,560

Administrative Office of the Courts median · $62,287

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Arkansas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Administrative Office of the Courts is $62,287, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Arkansas

Court Reporter is held in 2 Arkansas departments. In Administrative Office of the Courts, the median of $62,287 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Workers' Compensation Community

$63,086 · 1

Median total compensation for the Court Reporter role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Court Reporter beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $62,287 ranks #5 of 7. See Court Reporter across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$205,657 · 33

$80,709 · 55

$80,400 · 9

$72,516 · 201

$23,815 · 60

$23,240 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Court Reporterroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Cathy Dillion

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 07-01-1987
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162129

Cathy Dillion is a Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1987. 2026 total compensation came to $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Theresa Sawyer

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 01-04-2021
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162198

Theresa Sawyer holds the role of Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,508. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Chren Kesterson

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 07-03-1997
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162219

Chren Kesterson is a Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-03-1997. 2026 total compensation came to $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Joyce Wheeler

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 01-01-2009
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162216

Joyce Wheeler is a Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-01-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Sharon Moody

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 10-01-1995
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162128

Sharon Moody holds the role of Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-01-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,508. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Debra Westmoreland

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 08-01-1989
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162122

Debra Westmoreland works as a Court Reporter for Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-01-1989. Debra earned $82,508 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Donna Watkins

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 07-01-1988
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162133

At Administrative Office of the Courts, Donna Watkins serves as a Court Reporter within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1988. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Nevelyn Smith

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 12-03-1990
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162181

At Administrative Office of the Courts, Nevelyn Smith serves as a Court Reporter within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-03-1990. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Cynthia White

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 07-01-2001
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162190

Cynthia White is a Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-01-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Karen Morrow

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 01-01-1987
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162152

Karen Morrow holds the role of Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-01-1987. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,508. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Patricia Jester

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 08-01-1991
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162165

Patricia Jester is a Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-01-1991. 2026 total compensation came to $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Julie Beckman

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 01-01-1999
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162138

At Administrative Office of the Courts, Julie Beckman serves as a Court Reporter within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-01-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

June Stuart

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 06-01-2000
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162185

June Stuart holds the role of Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,508. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Jerri Harrelson

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 06-02-1997
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162173

At Administrative Office of the Courts, Jerri Harrelson serves as a Court Reporter within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-02-1997. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Ralenn Mcbee

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 01-01-2002
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162170

Ralenn Mcbee holds the role of Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-01-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,508. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Krystal Jones

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 07-01-1996
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162131

Krystal Jones is a Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1996. 2026 total compensation came to $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Betty Mclain

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 02-04-1998
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162171

Betty Mclain holds the role of Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-04-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,508. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

William Mauldin

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 01-01-1999
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162177

At Administrative Office of the Courts, William Mauldin serves as a Court Reporter within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-01-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Janis Mcleod

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 01-01-1999
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162184

Janis Mcleod is a Court Reporter at Administrative Office of the Courts within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-01-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Richard Fourt

Court Reporter/Administrative Office of the Courts

2026 total comp

$82,508

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,508
Hire date: 03-20-2000
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: Q227C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162183

At Administrative Office of the Courts, Richard Fourt serves as a Court Reporter within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-20-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,508. They are classified at grade Sgs09.