Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services / Program Eligibility Specialist I

Job-title file

Program Eligibility Specialist I

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

729 employees hold this title in AR Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $47,397, below the department median of $48,397.

Employees: 729
Total payroll: $35.1M
Role median: $47,397
Agency median: $48,397
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$23,698$54,657+

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

How total compensation varies among the 729 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

Program Eligibility Specialist I pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — about 610 people — is $45,340. AR Department of Human Services pays a median base salary of $47,397 for this role, 5% above that figure — about the 61st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

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

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37,230

$38,030

$45,340

$50,230

$55,150

AR Department of Human Services median · $47,397

The bar is the range of annual wages for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 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 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — about 154,800 people — is $54,210. AR Department of Human Services’s median base salary is 13% below that national figure, about the 29th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,900

$45,910

$54,210

$63,610

$74,690

AR Department of Human Services median · $47,397

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.

Computed over the 857 of 864 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at AR Department of Human Services is $47,397, 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

Program Eligibility Specialist I is held in 7 Arkansas departments. In AR Department of Human Services, the median of $47,397 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Public Safety

$53,070 · 7

AR Department of Health

$51,651 · 1

Department of Arkansas State Police

$49,369 · 1

Department of Education

$48,936 · 1

Department of Workforce Services

$47,397 · 119

State Insurance Department

$47,397 · 2

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Gabriela Padilla

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$51,374

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $51,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,374
Hire date: 02-23-2020
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100417

Gabriela Padilla works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-23-2020. Gabriela earned $51,374 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Elizabeth Montgomery

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$51,294

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $51,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,294
Hire date: 07-12-2001
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103122

Elizabeth Montgomery holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-12-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,294. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Tomeka Harper

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,945

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,945
Hire date: 01-16-2007
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102121

Tomeka Harper holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-16-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,945. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Melissa Ivey

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,817

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,817
Hire date: 06-24-2013
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110963

At AR Department of Human Services, Melissa Ivey serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-24-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,817. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Renee Tetlow

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,817

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,817
Hire date: 03-07-2011
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112108

Renee Tetlow holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,817. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Jami Foster

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,817

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,817
Hire date: 08-15-2016
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097841

At AR Department of Human Services, Jami Foster serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-15-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,817. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Tara Gulley

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,817

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,817
Hire date: 11-06-2006
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103897

Tara Gulley works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-06-2006. Tara earned $50,817 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Elisha Harris

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,817

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,817
Hire date: 10-13-2010
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102725

At AR Department of Human Services, Elisha Harris serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-13-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,817. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Feliscia Aparicio

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,817

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,817
Hire date: 05-14-2001
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109278

Feliscia Aparicio is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-14-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $50,817. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Rebecca Moore

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,779

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,779
Hire date: 03-24-2014
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101459

Rebecca Moore is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-24-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $50,779. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Sandra Black

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,763

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,763
Hire date: 01-23-2012
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098793

At AR Department of Human Services, Sandra Black serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,763. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Crystal Chrisman

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,753

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,753
Hire date: 09-07-2004
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099134

Crystal Chrisman works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2004. Crystal earned $50,753 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Misty Henry

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,753

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,753
Hire date: 09-07-1997
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097301

Misty Henry holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-1997. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,753. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

James Fountain

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,753

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,753
Hire date: 06-01-2009
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101884

James Fountain holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,753. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Melissa Smith

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,704

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,704
Hire date: 05-19-2019
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104207

Melissa Smith is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-19-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Diana Ibrahim

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,697

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,697
Hire date: 06-23-2006
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104159

Diana Ibrahim is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $50,697. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Jennifer Randels

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,648

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,648
Hire date: 04-25-2016
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100064

Jennifer Randels is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-25-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $50,648. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Julie Kardas

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,648

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,648
Hire date: 05-09-2005
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098203

Julie Kardas holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-09-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,648. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Lori Shields

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,648

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,648
Hire date: 10-10-2016
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104345

At AR Department of Human Services, Lori Shields serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-10-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,648. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Kristi Davis

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,648

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,648
Hire date: 11-26-2012
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097289

At AR Department of Human Services, Kristi Davis serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-26-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,648. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Melanie Reiter

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,648

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,648
Hire date: 03-04-2013
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100628

Melanie Reiter is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-04-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $50,648. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Laketa Stewart

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,575

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,575
Hire date: 07-27-2009
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103523

At AR Department of Human Services, Laketa Stewart serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-27-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,575. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Christepher Woods

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,559

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,559
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,559
Hire date: 07-26-2010
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098004

Christepher Woods is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-26-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $50,559. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Antoinette Campbell

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,555

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,555
Hire date: 09-17-2012
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102262

Antoinette Campbell is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-17-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $50,555. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Kimberly Watters

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,514

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,514
Hire date: 02-18-2016
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109404

Kimberly Watters is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $50,514. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Michelle Trosper

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,212

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,212
Hire date: 04-05-2020
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102429

Michelle Trosper is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-05-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $50,212. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Jennifer Howard

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,195

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,195
Hire date: 11-10-2014
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097659

Jennifer Howard works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-10-2014. Jennifer earned $50,195 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Shanisha Smith

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,181

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,181
Hire date: 07-30-2015
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109944

At AR Department of Human Services, Shanisha Smith serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-30-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,181. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Temeka Berry

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,109

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,109
Hire date: 12-27-2014
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076666

At AR Department of Human Services, Temeka Berry serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,109. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Jennifer Little

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,098

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,098
Hire date: 01-30-2017
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097681

Jennifer Little is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-30-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $50,098. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Veronica Freeman

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,058

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,058
Hire date: 01-21-2005
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103778

Veronica Freeman is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-21-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $50,058. They are classified at grade Sgs05.