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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Brittany Austin

Social Services Specialist/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: 07-15-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103546

Brittany Austin is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-15-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Makaela Moody

Social Services Specialist/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: 10-16-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097881

Makaela Moody holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Pamela Paskel

Social Services Specialist/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: 03-17-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110143

Pamela Paskel is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-17-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Tiffany Rhinehart

Social Services Specialist/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: 07-07-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098685

Tiffany Rhinehart is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Nancy Rodas

Social Services Specialist/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: 04-26-2026
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097314

Nancy Rodas is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-26-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jessica Arnett

Social Services Specialist/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: 03-02-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101737

Jessica Arnett works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-02-2025. Jessica earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Melanie Chandler

Social Services Specialist/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: 07-18-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109868

Melanie Chandler holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Anna Keating

Social Services Specialist/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: 12-12-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168917

Anna Keating works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2021. Anna earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Ashara Ramey

Social Services Specialist/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: 05-28-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102870

At AR Department of Human Services, Ashara Ramey serves as a Social Services Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Teyana Williams

Social Services Specialist/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: 05-27-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110382

Teyana Williams works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-27-2025. Teyana earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Tracy Dickinson

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$51,511

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $51,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,511
Hire date: 12-25-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109999

Tracy Dickinson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-25-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,511. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Sabrina Ritchie

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$39,103

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,103
Hire date: 06-26-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102463

Sabrina Ritchie is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2024, working 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $39,103. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Tonya Hargrove

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$39,103

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,103
Hire date: 04-30-1997
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111841

Tonya Hargrove is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-30-1997, working 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $39,103. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Michelle Whatley

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,607

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,607
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,607
Hire date: 09-28-1998
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111768

At AR Department of Human Services, Michelle Whatley serves as a Social Services Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-1998, working 0.75 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,607. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Doris Ware-Petty

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$27,116

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $27,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,116
Hire date: 05-31-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111756

Doris Ware-Petty is a Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-31-2020, working 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $27,116. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Dorothy Jackson

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$27,116

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $27,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,116
Hire date: 09-05-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097672

Dorothy Jackson works as a Social Services Specialist for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-05-2021 as a 0.75 FTE employee. Dorothy earned $27,116 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Linda Marshall

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 03-15-2026
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110051

Linda Marshall holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-15-2026 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,069. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Monica Pierson

Social Services Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$26,069

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $26,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,069
Hire date: 10-13-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP16P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097996

Monica Pierson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2014 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,069. Their pay grade is Sgs06.