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AR Department of Human Services

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR Department of Human Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2026, this agency had 6,360 employees with median total compensation of $48,397; the highest distinct record was $197,346.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$333.5M
Employees
6,360
Median total
$48,397
Highest record
$197,346

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 6,360 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($48,397) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $52,430 (100%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $0 (0%)
  • Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$35,610
$39,171
$48,397
$57,351
$75,245

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $75,245 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,610. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Program Eligibility Specialist I
733 · $47,397
Certified Nursing Assistant
728 · $39,171
Social Services Specialist
578 · $52,137
Administrative Specialist
463 · $35,610
Residential Care Supervisor/Expert
290 · $44,669

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Sarah Mitchell

HR Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,316
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,316
Hire date
10-03-2021
Pay grade
Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
HDH05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22110977

Sarah Mitchell works as a HR Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-03-2021 as a 0.25 FTE employee. Sarah earned $16,316 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Jessie Jr

Inventory Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,202
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,202
Hire date
10-02-2006
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TIW03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22097680

Jessie Jr is a Inventory Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2006, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $16,202. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Mederick Davis

Inventory Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,202
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,202
Hire date
10-22-2018
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TIW03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22097680

Mederick Davis holds the role of Inventory Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-22-2018 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,202. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Roy Eldridge

Maintenance Technician/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,202
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,202
Hire date
07-20-2015
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TMA05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22100567

Roy Eldridge holds the role of Maintenance Technician at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-20-2015 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,202. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Chandra Mccollum

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,202
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,202
Hire date
03-03-2024
Pay grade
Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
THO01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22143277

At AR Department of Human Services, Chandra Mccollum serves as a Housekeeper within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2024, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,202. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Michael Jones

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,202
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,202
Hire date
10-23-2015
Pay grade
Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
THO01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22143276

Michael Jones is a Housekeeper at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-23-2015, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $16,202. They are classified at grade Sgs01.