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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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Terry Sims

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$20,253
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$20,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,253
Hire date
09-15-2024
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.63

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
THT01I
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22099645

Terry Sims holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-15-2024 as a 0.63 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,253. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Carrie Jones

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$20,026
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$20,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,026
Hire date
02-20-1996
Pay grade
Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SCM03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22150852

At AR Department of Human Services, Carrie Jones serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-20-1996, working 0.25 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,026. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Susan Hankins

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$18,809
Sub-department
Medical
Base pay
$18,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,809
Hire date
12-12-2021
Pay grade
Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
MNU06P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22111956

Susan Hankins holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2021 as a 0.25 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,809. Their pay grade is Med05.

Edward Shaw

Maintenance Technician/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$18,459
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$18,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,459
Hire date
01-20-2004
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TMA05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22101476

Edward Shaw works as a Maintenance Technician for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2004 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Edward earned $18,459 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Jackie Williams

Administrative Analyst/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$18,077
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$18,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,077
Hire date
11-27-2023
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22111682

At AR Department of Human Services, Jackie Williams serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-27-2023, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,077. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Zaniya Ward

Residential Care Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$17,580
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$17,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,580
Hire date
11-01-2010
Pay grade
Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PRC03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22150834

Zaniya Ward works as a Residential Care Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2010 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Zaniya earned $17,580 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Diann Jones

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$17,553
Sub-department
Medical
Base pay
$17,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17,553
Hire date
06-09-2024
Pay grade
Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
MNU06P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22103969

Diann Jones works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2024 as a 0.25 FTE employee. Diann earned $17,553 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Ruth Rowe

Education Paraprofessional/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,917
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,917
Hire date
11-13-1988
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEP01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22098458

At AR Department of Human Services, Ruth Rowe serves as a Education Paraprofessional within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-13-1988, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,917. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Frederick Stange

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,640
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$16,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,640
Hire date
09-17-2023
Pay grade
Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
THO01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22110991

Frederick Stange works as a Housekeeper for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-17-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Frederick earned $16,640 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.