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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Record list

Employees

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Linda Myers

Grants Analyst/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,003

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,003
Hire date: 10-26-2015
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FGM01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100041

Linda Myers is a Grants Analyst at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-26-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $50,003. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Sheree Mcconkey

Pharmacist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,995

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $49,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,995
Hire date: 10-02-2022
Pay grade: Med09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MPA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109084

Sheree Mcconkey is a Pharmacist at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2022, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $49,995. They are classified at grade Med09.

Dimetra Brown-Grimes

Residential Care Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,974

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,974
Hire date: 06-01-2008
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098840

At AR Department of Human Services, Dimetra Brown-Grimes serves as a Residential Care Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-01-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,974. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Amanda Trowbridge

Residential Care Team Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,968

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,968
Hire date: 08-08-1999
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099832

Amanda Trowbridge works as a Residential Care Team Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-08-1999. Amanda earned $49,968 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Lisa Stewart

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,840

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,840
Hire date: 05-20-2009
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102800

Lisa Stewart works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2009. Lisa earned $49,840 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Soledad Mondragon

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,840

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,840
Hire date: 10-16-1998
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099540

Soledad Mondragon is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-16-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $49,840. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Lorraine Richardson

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,830

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,830
Hire date: 07-10-2008
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101850

Lorraine Richardson holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-10-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,830. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Linda Lea

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,830

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,830
Hire date: 09-07-2010
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101761

Linda Lea works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2010. Linda earned $49,830 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Michelle Lindsey

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,830

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,830
Hire date: 10-22-2007
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109229

Michelle Lindsey works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-22-2007. Michelle earned $49,830 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Shelcia Mixon

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,830

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,830
Hire date: 01-03-2017
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104261

At AR Department of Human Services, Shelcia Mixon serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,830. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Lakendra Lewellen

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,830

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,830
Hire date: 12-23-2015
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110627

Lakendra Lewellen holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-23-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,830. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Nicole Parchman

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,830

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,830
Hire date: 11-08-2015
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101287

Nicole Parchman is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-08-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $49,830. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Mekeesha Jackson

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,826

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,826
Hire date: 11-11-2015
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101936

Mekeesha Jackson holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-11-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,826. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Blake Ogilvie

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,793

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,793
Hire date: 09-17-2012
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100672

Blake Ogilvie is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-17-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $49,793. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Keona Knauls

Residential Care Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,754

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,754
Hire date: 10-14-2014
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098784

Keona Knauls holds the role of Residential Care Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-14-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,754. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Dustin Barlow

Investigator II/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,748

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,748
Hire date: 04-16-2012
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102118

Dustin Barlow holds the role of Investigator II at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-16-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,748. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Cathy Hickman

Residential Care Team Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,727

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,727
Hire date: 01-21-2014
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102947

Cathy Hickman is a Residential Care Team Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-21-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $49,727. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Tiffany Bifford

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,713

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,713
Hire date: 11-09-2009
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103121

Tiffany Bifford is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-09-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $49,713. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Sara SmithMay be multiple

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Hire date: 10-24-2005
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098777

Sara Smith appears in AR Department of Human Services payroll as a Program Eligibility Specialist I, with $49,665 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Heather Smithpeters

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,665
Hire date: 12-07-2014
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098718

Heather Smithpeters is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-07-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $49,665. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Sarah Flowers

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,665
Hire date: 01-14-2009
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098540

Sarah Flowers is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-14-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $49,665. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Maryland Wilburn

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,665
Hire date: 11-10-1997
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097891

Maryland Wilburn works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-10-1997. Maryland earned $49,665 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Tannea Nelson

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,665
Hire date: 12-21-2007
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103666

Tannea Nelson holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-21-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,665. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Todd Bennett

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,665
Hire date: 12-09-2001
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098239

At AR Department of Human Services, Todd Bennett serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,665. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Amber Foster

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,665
Hire date: 04-28-2014
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104225

Amber Foster is a Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-28-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $49,665. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Tonya Taylor

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,665

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,665
Hire date: 09-19-1996
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100134

At AR Department of Human Services, Tonya Taylor serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-19-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,665. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Bianca Cea

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,655

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,655
Hire date: 09-26-2016
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100242

Bianca Cea works as a Program Eligibility Specialist I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-26-2016. Bianca earned $49,655 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Alice Mccutchen

Residential Care Team Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,613

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,613
Hire date: 10-14-2013
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099954

At AR Department of Human Services, Alice Mccutchen serves as a Residential Care Team Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,613. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Misti Hires

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,602

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,602
Hire date: 03-13-2017
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099487

Misti Hires holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-13-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,602. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Jason Sartain

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$49,530

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,530
Hire date: 11-02-2009
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103882

At AR Department of Human Services, Jason Sartain serves as a Maintenance Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-02-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,530. They are classified at grade Sgs04.