Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services / Social Services Specialist

Job-title file

Social Services Specialist

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

578 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: 578
Total payroll: $30.2M
Role median: $52,137
Agency median: $48,397
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$26,069$56,777+

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

How total compensation varies among the 578 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

Social Services Specialist pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — about 450 people — is $40,840. AR Department of Human Services pays a median base salary of $52,137 for this role, 28% above that figure — about the 79th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

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

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$24,470

$31,380

$40,840

$49,650

$58,270

AR Department of Human Services median · $52,137

The bar is the range of annual wages for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 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 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — about 107,730 people — is $56,730. AR Department of Human Services’s median base salary is 8% below that national figure, about the 39th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37,310

$45,920

$56,730

$69,910

$84,210

AR Department of Human Services median · $52,137

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 $52,137, 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

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

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Department of Health

$60,409 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

Social Services Specialist beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $52,137 ranks #2 of 3. See Social Services Specialist across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Tennessee

$58,218 · 6

Missouri

$34,269 · 2,691

Median total compensation for comparable Social Services 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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Kasey Tolbert

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$55,226

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $55,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,226
Hire date: 03-12-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102527

Kasey Tolbert works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-12-2017. Kasey earned $55,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Kristi Robinson

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$55,155

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $55,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,155
Hire date: 12-20-1999
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099660

Kristi Robinson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-20-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,155. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Precious Hale

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$55,040

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $55,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,040
Hire date: 08-29-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22176081

At AR Department of Human Services, Precious Hale serves as a Social Services Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-29-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,040. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Gale Lohr

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,834

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,834
Hire date: 03-12-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168946

Gale Lohr works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-12-2018. Gale earned $54,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Keona Barbee

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,732

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,732
Hire date: 10-15-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22176073

Keona Barbee works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-15-2018. Keona earned $54,732 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Carey Tjapkes

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,679

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,679
Hire date: 09-10-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22176056

At AR Department of Human Services, Carey Tjapkes serves as a Social Services Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-10-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,679. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Linda Carter

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,324

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,324
Hire date: 06-21-2006
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22176083

Linda Carter is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-21-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $54,324. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Susan Hale

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,246

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,246
Hire date: 01-22-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098576

Susan Hale is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $54,246. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Shameka Martin

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,246

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,246
Hire date: 01-22-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101768

Shameka Martin is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $54,246. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Shannon Kutz

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,240

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,240
Hire date: 12-18-2003
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099437

Shannon Kutz holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,240. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Victoria Clark

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,220

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,220
Hire date: 12-05-2006
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143152

Victoria Clark works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-05-2006. Victoria earned $54,220 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Sheri Jones

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,209

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,209
Hire date: 02-23-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100535

Sheri Jones works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-23-2016. Sheri earned $54,209 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Wanda Dickens

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,194

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,194
Hire date: 07-29-2013
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098472

Wanda Dickens holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-29-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,194. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Emily Rock

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,194

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,194
Hire date: 01-22-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101435

Emily Rock is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $54,194. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Curtis Lee

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,194

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,194
Hire date: 12-24-2011
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097502

Curtis Lee holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-24-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,194. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Kashina Carter

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,194

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,194
Hire date: 11-03-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168913

Kashina Carter is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-03-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $54,194. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Percell Marshall

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,194

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,194
Hire date: 07-15-2013
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099194

At AR Department of Human Services, Percell Marshall serves as a Social Services Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-15-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,194. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jessica Hohn

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,194

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,194
Hire date: 08-28-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143143

Jessica Hohn works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-28-2017. Jessica earned $54,194 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Sherby Fitzpatrick

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,998

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,998
Hire date: 01-28-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168912

Sherby Fitzpatrick works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-28-2019. Sherby earned $53,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Marilyn Howard

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,762

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,762
Hire date: 10-02-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103324

At AR Department of Human Services, Marilyn Howard serves as a Social Services Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,762. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Barbara Banks

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,749

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,749
Hire date: 03-13-1994
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109092

Barbara Banks is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-13-1994. 2026 total compensation came to $53,749. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Takiyah Walker

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,749

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,749
Hire date: 09-08-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168944

At AR Department of Human Services, Takiyah Walker serves as a Social Services Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,749. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Vashaylia Creer

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,746

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,746
Hire date: 02-09-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104055

Vashaylia Creer holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-09-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,746. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Bobbie Reed

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,709

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,709
Hire date: 07-13-2013
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168951

Bobbie Reed holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-13-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,709. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Karrie Woodall

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,709

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,709
Hire date: 02-25-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098521

Karrie Woodall is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-25-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $53,709. They are classified at grade Sgs06.