Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services / Administrative Specialist

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Administrative Specialist

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

463 employees hold this title in AR Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $35,610, below the department median of $48,397.

Employees: 463
Total payroll: $17.2M
Role median: $35,610
Agency median: $48,397
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24,304$44,947+

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How total compensation varies among the 463 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.

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This role across Arkansas

Administrative Specialist is held in 42 Arkansas departments. In AR Department of Human Services, the median of $35,610 ranks #16 of 42.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Board of Pharmacy

$46,196 · 2

AR State Board of Nursing

$43,781 · 8

AR Department of Health

$39,663 · 10

AR State Claims Commission

$39,286 · 2

Division of Labor

$38,880 · 3

AR Spinal Cord Commission

$37,544 · 2

Department of Corrections

$37,440 · 6

Dfa - Revenue Services Division

$37,144 · 13

Martin Luther King Junior Community

$36,943 · 1

Department of Higher Education

$36,572 · 1

Department of Community Correction

$36,194 · 51

Department of Education

$36,155 · 7

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

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Administrative Specialist beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 9 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $35,610 ranks #6 of 9. See Administrative Specialist across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$108,068 · 16

New York Public Authorities

$84,808 · 48

City of Seattle

$82,472 · 12

California

$75,967 · 64

City of Charlotte

$65,229 · 42

City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish

$35,269 · 69

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$23,811 · 28

Missouri

$22,013 · 32

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Specialistroles 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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Shannon Young

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,608

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,608
Hire date: 12-10-2023
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100726

Shannon Young is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-10-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $36,608. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Katina Laws-Smith

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,605

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,605
Hire date: 10-07-2014
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102593

Katina Laws-Smith is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-07-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $36,605. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Natasha Whitaker

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,599

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,599
Hire date: 05-08-2017
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098913

Natasha Whitaker works as a Administrative Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-08-2017. Natasha earned $36,599 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Mandy Bachmann

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,599

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,599
Hire date: 07-15-2019
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102033

Mandy Bachmann works as a Administrative Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-15-2019. Mandy earned $36,599 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Laurie More

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,599

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,599
Hire date: 09-10-2018
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102749

Laurie More is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-10-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $36,599. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Lisa Dawson

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,319

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,319
Hire date: 04-19-2020
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098028

Lisa Dawson is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-19-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $36,319. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

April Gibson

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,309

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,309
Hire date: 10-28-2019
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097906

April Gibson holds the role of Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,309. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Kimberly Brodell

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,292

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,292
Hire date: 09-08-2019
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102168

Kimberly Brodell holds the role of Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-08-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,292. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Jeremy Rowlett

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,286

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,286
Hire date: 08-04-2014
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103236

Jeremy Rowlett is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-04-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $36,286. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Richard Hester

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,261

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,261
Hire date: 06-04-1999
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103629

At AR Department of Human Services, Richard Hester serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-04-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,261. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Jeffrey Stogner

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,211

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,211
Hire date: 02-26-2010
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104100

At AR Department of Human Services, Jeffrey Stogner serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,211. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

April Swan

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,155

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,155
Hire date: 05-27-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102831

At AR Department of Human Services, April Swan serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-27-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,155. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Carol Namouna

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,155

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,155
Hire date: 02-16-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095602

Carol Namouna works as a Administrative Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-16-2025. Carol earned $36,155 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Barbara Allen

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,155

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,155
Hire date: 03-30-2025
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104125

At AR Department of Human Services, Barbara Allen serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-30-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,155. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Pamela Jenkins

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$36,128

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,128
Hire date: 08-31-2015
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104337

At AR Department of Human Services, Pamela Jenkins serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-31-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,128. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Laurie Sims

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$35,947

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,947
Hire date: 05-03-2007
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151151

At AR Department of Human Services, Laurie Sims serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-03-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,947. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Robbin Cordell

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$35,881

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,881
Hire date: 02-25-2019
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097920

Robbin Cordell holds the role of Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-25-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,881. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Rosa Massie

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$35,881

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,881
Hire date: 11-19-2018
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098068

Rosa Massie holds the role of Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-19-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,881. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Forestine Wright

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$35,880

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,880
Hire date: 03-01-2017
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098810

Forestine Wright is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-01-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $35,880. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Candy Hemminger

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$35,749

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,749
Hire date: 12-27-2017
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097439

Candy Hemminger works as a Administrative Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2017. Candy earned $35,749 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Harley Hall

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$35,710

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $35,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,710
Hire date: 05-02-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103752

Harley Hall is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-02-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $35,710. They are classified at grade Sgs02.