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.

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Record list

Employees

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Helen Mueller

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 02-07-2021
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100960

Helen Mueller holds the role of Licensed Clinical Social Worker at AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Anita Cooper

Psychological Examiner/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 02-26-2003
Pay grade: Med03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MPS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103219

At AR Department of Human Services, Anita Cooper serves as a Psychological Examiner within Medical. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,027. They are classified at grade Med03.

Christina Adams

Psychological Examiner/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 08-20-2013
Pay grade: Med03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MPS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098347

Christina Adams holds the role of Psychological Examiner at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 08-20-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is Med03.

Kathleen Kniep-Flowers

Accounting Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 08-24-1998
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22159552

Kathleen Kniep-Flowers holds the role of Accounting Coordinator at AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-24-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Melanie Rivers

Psychological Examiner/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 02-03-2014
Pay grade: Med03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MPS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109869

Melanie Rivers works as a Psychological Examiner for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2014. Melanie earned $71,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med03.

Margaret Berry

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 11-14-2014
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099127

Margaret Berry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-14-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Cynthia Shuffield

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 02-20-2023
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100198

Cynthia Shuffield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade Spc03.

John Herring

Accounting Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 11-23-2013
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151132

John Herring works as a Accounting Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-23-2013. John earned $71,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Jasmine Hicks

Attorney I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 04-07-2020
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143173

Jasmine Hicks is a Attorney I at AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-07-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Tacarra Goodwin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 07-06-2019
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103516

Tacarra Goodwin works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-06-2019. Tacarra earned $71,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Sheila Carter

Psychological Examiner/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 10-18-1998
Pay grade: Med03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MPS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099495

Sheila Carter works as a Psychological Examiner for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 10-18-1998. Sheila earned $71,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med03.

Ryan Alexander

Attorney I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 12-08-2024
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102335

Ryan Alexander works as a Attorney I for AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-08-2024. Ryan earned $71,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Charles Elliott

Social Services County Manager II/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,918

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,918
Hire date: 09-29-1997
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP13C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109100

Charles Elliott works as a Social Services County Manager II for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-29-1997. Charles earned $70,918 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Tina Grissom

User Support Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,884

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $70,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,884
Hire date: 07-31-1994
Pay grade: Ist06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099115

At AR Department of Human Services, Tina Grissom serves as a User Support Supervisor/Expert within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 07-31-1994. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,884. They are classified at grade Ist06.

Jennifer Ethridge

HR Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,879

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,879
Hire date: 01-09-1989
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22152822

Jennifer Ethridge holds the role of HR Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-09-1989. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,879. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Jo Smith-Lee

Social Services County Manager II/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,744

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,744
Hire date: 11-12-2003
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP13C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101387

Jo Smith-Lee is a Social Services County Manager II at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-12-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $70,744. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Erin Madden

Procurement Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,731

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,731
Hire date: 03-24-2014
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102470

Erin Madden holds the role of Procurement Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-24-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,731. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Lacrosha Fitzpatrick

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,546

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,546
Hire date: 12-18-2006
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098613

Lacrosha Fitzpatrick is a Health Program Coordinator at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-18-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $70,546. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Treda Rice

Social Services Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,519

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,519
Hire date: 08-24-1992
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP17P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099594

Treda Rice works as a Social Services Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-24-1992. Treda earned $70,519 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Zoe Kenney

Health Program Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,463

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,463
Hire date: 05-19-2019
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102981

At AR Department of Human Services, Zoe Kenney serves as a Health Program Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-19-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,463. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Kimberly Smith

Health Program Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,456

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,456
Hire date: 06-19-2016
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110765

At AR Department of Human Services, Kimberly Smith serves as a Health Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-19-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,456. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Sarah Gillis

Health Program Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$70,309

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,309
Hire date: 12-11-2008
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22152828

Sarah Gillis works as a Health Program Supervisor/Expert for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-11-2008. Sarah earned $70,309 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.