Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services / Inspector III

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Inspector III

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

10 employees hold this title in AR Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $52,137, above the department median of $48,397.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $558.5K
Role median: $52,137
Agency median: $48,397
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,137$72,540+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10 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

Inspector III is held in 5 Arkansas departments. In AR Department of Human Services, the median of $52,137 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Department of Health

$52,908 · 9

Department of Agriculture

$52,137 · 31

Department of Labor and Licensing

$52,137 · 5

Division of Labor

$52,137 · 7

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Linda Scales

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$75,362

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $75,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,362
Hire date: 03-02-2013
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101636

At AR Department of Human Services, Linda Scales serves as a Inspector III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-02-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,362. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Stephanie Budnik

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$59,683

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,683
Hire date: 08-03-2006
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097989

At AR Department of Human Services, Stephanie Budnik serves as a Inspector III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-03-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,683. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jeffrey Knight

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$57,621

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,621
Hire date: 09-08-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101310

Jeffrey Knight holds the role of Inspector III 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 $57,621. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Laura Wilson

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,023

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,023
Hire date: 06-23-2000
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110348

Laura Wilson is a Inspector III at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $53,023. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Ashley Grappe

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 02-26-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101338

At AR Department of Human Services, Ashley Grappe serves as a Inspector III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Scotty Ward

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-25-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099323

Scotty Ward holds the role of Inspector III at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-25-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Carrie Howard

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 03-16-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098425

Carrie Howard works as a Inspector III for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-16-2025. Carrie earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Jennifer Mcallister

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 12-08-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101888

At AR Department of Human Services, Jennifer Mcallister serves as a Inspector III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-08-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Tena Bennett

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-23-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111549

At AR Department of Human Services, Tena Bennett serves as a Inspector III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

David Terry

Inspector III/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 10-25-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099699

David Terry works as a Inspector III for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-25-2023. David earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.