Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services

Agency file

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

$8,101$107,505+

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

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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Similar departments

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.

Department of Workforce Services Arkansas50% match
Veterans Affairs California38% match
Health and Senior Services Missouri35% match

Record list

Employees

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Bridgett Burks

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 09-14-2025
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100503

Bridgett Burks works as a Housekeeper for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-14-2025. Bridgett earned $33,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Rysheda Neal

Cook/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 10-15-2023
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110139

Rysheda Neal holds the role of Cook at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-15-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Jessica Sutherland

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 01-17-2022
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099321

Jessica Sutherland is a Housekeeper at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-17-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Aaron Pierce

Cook/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 11-09-2025
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099824

Aaron Pierce is a Cook at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-09-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Allie Smith

Cook/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 05-11-2025
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102116

At AR Department of Human Services, Allie Smith serves as a Cook within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-11-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Michelle Webb

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 03-29-2021
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104044

Michelle Webb holds the role of Housekeeper at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-29-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Kayla Walker

Residential Care Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 01-07-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111597

Kayla Walker holds the role of Residential Care Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Kendall Mcclaren

Cook/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 01-20-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101451

Kendall Mcclaren is a Cook at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-20-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Ruby Hill

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 02-17-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102601

Ruby Hill holds the role of Housekeeper at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Michaela Peasley

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 03-19-2023
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110134

Michaela Peasley is a Housekeeper at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-19-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Priscilla Tuttle

Cook/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 01-05-2025
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103196

Priscilla Tuttle is a Cook at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Emily Evans

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 03-03-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110270

At AR Department of Human Services, Emily Evans serves as a Housekeeper within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Mary Holt

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 04-26-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097958

Mary Holt works as a Housekeeper for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-26-2026. Mary earned $33,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.