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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Sabrina Orrell

Health Program Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 10-01-2006
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099399

Sabrina Orrell works as a Health Program Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-01-2006. Sabrina earned $63,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Leelinda Maddox

Social Services County Manager I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 12-07-2015
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP12C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101006

Leelinda Maddox works as a Social Services County Manager I for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-07-2015. Leelinda earned $63,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Nicoletta Diefenbach

Social Services County Manager I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 05-05-2014
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP12C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109090

Nicoletta Diefenbach holds the role of Social Services County Manager I at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-05-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,086. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

James Rowell

Training Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 01-12-2005
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CTR04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102016

James Rowell works as a Training Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-12-2005. James earned $63,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Latoya Maxwell-Harris

Social Services Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 09-29-2014
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP17P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097266

At AR Department of Human Services, Latoya Maxwell-Harris serves as a Social Services Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-29-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Bobbi Smith

Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,053

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,053
Hire date: 11-24-1997
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103941

Bobbi Smith holds the role of Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-24-1997. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,053. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Wendy Blackwood

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,031

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $63,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,031
Hire date: 09-08-2000
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101493

At AR Department of Human Services, Wendy Blackwood serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,031. They are classified at grade Med02.

Leontyne West

Procurement Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,014

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,014
Hire date: 09-28-1987
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111087

Leontyne West is a Procurement Coordinator at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-1987. 2026 total compensation came to $63,014. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Mary Kramer

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,910

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $62,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,910
Hire date: 01-23-2022
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098230

Mary Kramer works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2022. Mary earned $62,910 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med02.

Cristen Gibson

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,891

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $62,891
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,891
Hire date: 08-04-2003
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102775

Cristen Gibson is a Licensed Practical Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 08-04-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $62,891. They are classified at grade Med02.

Heather Brown

Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,888

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,888
Hire date: 03-28-2001
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099060

At AR Department of Human Services, Heather Brown serves as a Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-28-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,888. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Kellie Kent

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,847

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $62,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,847
Hire date: 01-06-2003
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097942

Kellie Kent holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,847. Their pay grade is Med02.

Angelika Gorham

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,842

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $62,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,842
Hire date: 12-12-2015
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098039

Angelika Gorham works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2015. Angelika earned $62,842 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med02.

Patricia Treadwell

Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,827

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,827
Hire date: 10-24-1994
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099174

Patricia Treadwell holds the role of Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-24-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,827. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Judy Weaver

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,778

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,778
Hire date: 07-07-1969
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103281

Judy Weaver holds the role of Health Program Coordinator at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-07-1969. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,778. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Tim Graham

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,778

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,778
Hire date: 11-17-1982
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103663

Tim Graham holds the role of Health Program Coordinator at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-17-1982. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,778. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Yvette Swift

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,716

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,716
Hire date: 08-03-2004
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22141235

Yvette Swift holds the role of Health Program Coordinator at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-03-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,716. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Deirdra Notto

Procurement Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,676

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,676
Hire date: 04-27-1998
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100603

Deirdra Notto works as a Procurement Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-27-1998. Deirdra earned $62,676 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Franklin Sears

Database Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,602

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $62,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,602
Hire date: 11-17-2008
Pay grade: Ist05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IDM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109537

Franklin Sears is a Database Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 11-17-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $62,602. They are classified at grade Ist05.

Wendy Mahan

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,535

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $62,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,535
Hire date: 02-04-2021
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103913

Wendy Mahan holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 02-04-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,535. Their pay grade is Med02.

Teri Ostrander

Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,498

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,498
Hire date: 11-17-2002
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110399

Teri Ostrander works as a Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-17-2002. Teri earned $62,498 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Elaine Stafford

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,477

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,477
Hire date: 05-16-1988
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098040

Elaine Stafford is a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-16-1988. 2026 total compensation came to $62,477. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Michael Watkins

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,393

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $62,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,393
Hire date: 12-15-2008
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112120

Michael Watkins holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 12-15-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,393. Their pay grade is Med02.

Gerald Hodge

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,272

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,272
Hire date: 11-07-2002
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102671

Gerald Hodge works as a Health Program Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-07-2002. Gerald earned $62,272 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Vashita Barron

Investigator Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,263

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,263
Hire date: 06-19-2006
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099394

Vashita Barron is a Investigator Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-19-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $62,263. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Pamela Lambert

Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,162

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,162
Hire date: 06-24-1999
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103743

Pamela Lambert works as a Program Eligibility Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-24-1999. Pamela earned $62,162 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Christopher Whisenhunt

Licensed Practical Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,052

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $62,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,052
Hire date: 01-09-2022
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103548

At AR Department of Human Services, Christopher Whisenhunt serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 01-09-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,052. They are classified at grade Med02.

Hazel Rowbottom

Fiscal Support Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$62,010

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,010
Hire date: 10-05-2000
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098150

Hazel Rowbottom works as a Fiscal Support Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-05-2000. Hazel earned $62,010 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Sonya Smith

Trainer/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$61,974

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $61,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,974
Hire date: 05-06-2007
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CTR02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100036

Sonya Smith works as a Trainer for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-06-2007. Sonya earned $61,974 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.