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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Susan Parks

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 11-24-2002
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100033

At AR Department of Human Services, Susan Parks serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-24-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Kathleen Brown

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 04-30-2018
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101337

Kathleen Brown is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-30-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

William Stoecker

Social Services Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 12-31-2001
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102541

William Stoecker works as a Social Services Assistant for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-31-2001. William earned $41,249 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Teresa Horton

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 07-28-2000
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097893

At AR Department of Human Services, Teresa Horton serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Leslie Burk

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 08-31-1992
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103115

Leslie Burk is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-31-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Shannon Crabill

Social Services Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 06-12-1995
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109146

Shannon Crabill works as a Social Services Assistant for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-12-1995. Shannon earned $41,249 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Keith Chambers

Maintenance Technician/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 04-06-2000
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104099

At AR Department of Human Services, Keith Chambers serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-06-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Pamela Mote

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 10-27-2002
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100663

Pamela Mote is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Joyce Taylor

Social Services Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 06-07-2004
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102410

At AR Department of Human Services, Joyce Taylor serves as a Social Services Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-07-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Sherri Burris

Social Services Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 11-16-1998
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109237

Sherri Burris works as a Social Services Assistant for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-16-1998. Sherri earned $41,249 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Donna Crabtrey

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 02-02-1992
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097434

Donna Crabtrey is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-02-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.