Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services / HR Specialist

Job-title file

HR Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

22 employees hold this title in AR Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $43,550, below the department median of $48,397.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $43,550
Agency median: $48,397
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$43,088$57,993+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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

HR Specialist pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 6,230 people — is $55,010. AR Department of Human Services pays a median base salary of $43,550 for this role, 21% below that figure — about the 25th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where AR Department of Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$32,030

$43,730

$55,010

$74,600

$99,990

AR Department of Human Services median · $43,550

The bar is the range of annual wages for Human Resources Specialists across every employer in Arkansas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows AR Department of Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 912,430 people — is $75,940. AR Department of Human Services’s median base salary is 43% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,180

$58,610

$75,940

$99,380

$128,720

AR Department of Human Services median · $43,550

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 AR Department of Human Services is $43,550, 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

HR Specialist is held in 17 Arkansas departments. In AR Department of Human Services, the median of $43,550 ranks #7 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Department of Transportation

$60,216 · 4

Department of Finance and Administration - Revenue Services Division

$51,344 · 1

Disability Determination

$50,464 · 3

AR Department of Health

$48,864 · 7

Department of Arkansas State Police

$47,397 · 1

Department of Labor and Licensing

$47,259 · 1

Department of Public Safety

$43,377 · 3

Department of Energy and Environment

$43,088 · 1

Department of Parks and Tourism

$43,088 · 3

Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

$43,088 · 1

Department of the Military

$43,088 · 2

Department of Finance and Administration - Alcoh Bev Control Division

$43,088 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

HR Specialist beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $43,088 ranks #5 of 5. See HR Specialist across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$88,300 · 14

New York Public Authorities

$65,823 · 5

City of Baltimore

$57,414 · 26

Georgia

$49,419 · 16

Median total compensation for comparable HR Specialist roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in AR Department of Human Services

Administrative Analyst 72
Administrative Coordinator 101
Administrative Specialist 463
Attorney II 58
Attorney III 14
Certified Nursing Assistant 727
Cook 115
County Administrative Supervisor 34
DHS Division Manager 24
Fiscal Support Coordinator 23
Fiscal Support Specialist 60
Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert 22
Health Program Coordinator 130
Health Program Manager 12
Health Program Specialist 46
Health Program Supervisor/Expert 60
Housekeeper 136
HR Analyst 29
Inspector II 12
Inventory Specialist 21
Investigator II 29
Kitchen Supervisor/Expert 12
Landscape Coordinator 14
Legal Support Specialist 28
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 16
Licensed Practical Nurse 132
Maintenance Specialist 35
Maintenance Technician 34
Police Officer 24
Procurement Analyst 14
Program Eligibility Specialist I 729
Program Eligibility Specialist II 135
Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert 191
Quality Assurance Coordinator 20
Quality Assurance Specialist 42
Registered Nurse 250
Registered Nurse Manager 26
Registered Nurse Supervisor/Expert 68
Rehabilitation Instructor 25
Residential Care Coordinator 61
Residential Care Specialist 23
Residential Care Supervisor/Expert 290
Residential Care Team Supervisor/Expert 70
Security Guard 66
Skilled Tradesman 24
Social Services Administrator 13
Social Services Area Manager 18
Social Services Assistant 263
Social Services Coordinator 18
Social Services County Manager I 59
Social Services County Manager II 31
Social Services County Manager III 12
Social Services Manager 24
Social Services Specialist 578
Social Services Supervisor/Expert 174
Teacher I 13
Trainer 33
User Support Analyst 22
User Support Coordinator 20

Record list

Employees with this title

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Gina Lowe

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$59,863

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,863
Hire date: 09-01-1993
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103713

Gina Lowe is a HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-01-1993. 2026 total compensation came to $59,863. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Keeona Cummings

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$55,411

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $55,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,411
Hire date: 09-11-2005
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098186

Keeona Cummings works as a HR Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-11-2005. Keeona earned $55,411 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Monica Griffin

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,544

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,544
Hire date: 09-22-2003
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110269

Monica Griffin is a HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-22-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $53,544. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Kimberly Garlington

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,604

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,604
Hire date: 06-21-2012
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097549

Kimberly Garlington holds the role of HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-21-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,604. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Katherine Hughes

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,369

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,369
Hire date: 12-28-1992
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109414

Katherine Hughes works as a HR Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-28-1992. Katherine earned $49,369 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Abigail Gonzales

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,195

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,195
Hire date: 04-22-2019
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097496

Abigail Gonzales is a HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $49,195. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Megan Graham

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$47,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,351
Hire date: 08-12-2018
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101781

Megan Graham is a HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $47,351. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Cynthia Wilson

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,044

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,044
Hire date: 08-24-1997
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099977

Cynthia Wilson works as a HR Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-24-1997. Cynthia earned $46,044 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Pamela Rios

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$44,661

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $44,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,661
Hire date: 07-31-2016
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102212

Pamela Rios works as a HR Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-31-2016. Pamela earned $44,661 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Betty Hardister

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$44,036

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $44,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,036
Hire date: 09-19-2012
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168896

At AR Department of Human Services, Betty Hardister serves as a HR Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-19-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,036. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Lengy Slaughter

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,722

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,722
Hire date: 10-04-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102544

Lengy Slaughter holds the role of HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-04-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,722. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Rebecca Balentine

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,377

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,377
Hire date: 05-01-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101986

Rebecca Balentine is a HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-01-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $43,377. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Dekelton Lester

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 09-05-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102242

Dekelton Lester holds the role of HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-05-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Mellissa Westbrook

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 11-01-2014
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093636

Mellissa Westbrook holds the role of HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Chanel Hill

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 01-13-2019
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101271

Chanel Hill works as a HR Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-13-2019. Chanel earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Anthony Summerville

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 09-14-2017
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104325

At AR Department of Human Services, Anthony Summerville serves as a HR Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-14-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Kanika Cooks

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 02-15-2016
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098386

Kanika Cooks works as a HR Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-15-2016. Kanika earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Janee Miller

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 12-01-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103365

Janee Miller is a HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Brad Smith

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 12-10-2023
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111374

Brad Smith is a HR 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 $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Dawn Stafford

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 03-06-2006
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101495

At AR Department of Human Services, Dawn Stafford serves as a HR Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-06-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Victory Dean

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 03-16-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100353

Victory Dean holds the role of HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-16-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Kierra Porchia

HR Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 08-10-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104067

Kierra Porchia holds the role of HR Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-10-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.