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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 159

Carol Griffin

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$25,111

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $25,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,111
Hire date: 02-07-2021
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111968

Carol Griffin holds the role of Education Program Supervisor/Expert at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2021 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,111. Their pay grade is Sgs10.

Teresa Sproles

Health Program Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$25,111

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $25,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,111
Hire date: 02-27-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PHS07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151004

Teresa Sproles holds the role of Health Program Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-27-2020 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,111. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Stanley Murphy

User Support Analyst/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$25,111

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $25,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,111
Hire date: 10-13-2024
Pay grade: Ist04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076850

Stanley Murphy works as a User Support Analyst for AR Department of Human Services within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2024 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Stanley earned $25,111 in 2026. Their pay grade is Ist04.

Crystal Colclough

Pharmacist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$24,998

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $24,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,998
Hire date: 09-04-2022
Pay grade: Med09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MPA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103623

Crystal Colclough works as a Pharmacist for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 09-04-2022 as a 0.25 FTE employee. Crystal earned $24,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med09.

Ajani Rouse

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$24,304

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $24,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,304
Hire date: 11-15-2020
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110165

Ajani Rouse is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-15-2020, working 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $24,304. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Clifford Roach

Maintenance Technician/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$24,304

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $24,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,304
Hire date: 07-21-2024
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110717

Clifford Roach is a Maintenance Technician at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-21-2024, working 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $24,304. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Ruth Pollnow

Administrative Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$24,304

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $24,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,304
Hire date: 11-10-2024
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098377

Ruth Pollnow is a Administrative Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2024, working 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $24,304. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Terence Roberson

Cook/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$24,304

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $24,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,304
Hire date: 11-05-2019
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110639

Terence Roberson is a Cook at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2019, working 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $24,304. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Wendy Allen

Social Services Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$24,304

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $24,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,304
Hire date: 08-08-2021
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SSP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109201

At AR Department of Human Services, Wendy Allen serves as a Social Services Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-08-2021, working 0.75 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,304. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Elizabeth Freeman

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$23,698

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $23,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,698
Hire date: 07-07-2025
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098250

At AR Department of Human Services, Elizabeth Freeman serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2025, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,698. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Hannah Murphy

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$23,698

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $23,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,698
Hire date: 07-06-2025
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101159

At AR Department of Human Services, Hannah Murphy serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-06-2025, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,698. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Heaven Anderson

Program Eligibility Specialist I/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$23,698

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $23,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,698
Hire date: 07-06-2025
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150882

At AR Department of Human Services, Heaven Anderson serves as a Program Eligibility Specialist I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-06-2025, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,698. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Anthony Strong

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$23,494

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $23,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,494
Hire date: 05-26-2024
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.73

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103645

At AR Department of Human Services, Anthony Strong serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-26-2024, working 0.73 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,494. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Amelia Still

Legal Support Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$22,505

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $22,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,505
Hire date: 06-08-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150884

Amelia Still holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-08-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,505. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Nina Dunn

Licensed Professional Counselor/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$22,505

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $22,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,505
Hire date: 03-03-2024
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150830

Nina Dunn holds the role of Licensed Professional Counselor at AR Department of Human Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-03-2024 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,505. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Cecilia Vinson

Nursing Administrator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$22,342

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $22,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,342
Hire date: 10-08-2023
Pay grade: Med08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU05C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102434

Cecilia Vinson is a Nursing Administrator at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 10-08-2023, working 0.25 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $22,342. They are classified at grade Med08.

Tori Burton

Residential Care Supervisor/Expert/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$21,544

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $21,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,544
Hire date: 04-05-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098403

At AR Department of Human Services, Tori Burton serves as a Residential Care Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-05-2021, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,544. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Terry Sims

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$20,253

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $20,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,253
Hire date: 09-15-2024
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.63

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099645

Terry Sims holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-15-2024 as a 0.63 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,253. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Carrie Jones

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$20,026

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $20,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,026
Hire date: 02-20-1996
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150852

At AR Department of Human Services, Carrie Jones serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-20-1996, working 0.25 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,026. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Susan Hankins

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$18,809

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $18,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,809
Hire date: 12-12-2021
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111956

Susan Hankins holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2021 as a 0.25 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,809. Their pay grade is Med05.

Edward Shaw

Maintenance Technician/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$18,459

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $18,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,459
Hire date: 01-20-2004
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101476

Edward Shaw works as a Maintenance Technician for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2004 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Edward earned $18,459 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Jackie Williams

Administrative Analyst/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$18,077

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $18,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,077
Hire date: 11-27-2023
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111682

At AR Department of Human Services, Jackie Williams serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-27-2023, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,077. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Zaniya Ward

Residential Care Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$17,580

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $17,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,580
Hire date: 11-01-2010
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150834

Zaniya Ward works as a Residential Care Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2010 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Zaniya earned $17,580 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Diann Jones

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$17,553

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $17,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,553
Hire date: 06-09-2024
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103969

Diann Jones works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2024 as a 0.25 FTE employee. Diann earned $17,553 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Ruth Rowe

Education Paraprofessional/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,917

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,917
Hire date: 11-13-1988
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098458

At AR Department of Human Services, Ruth Rowe serves as a Education Paraprofessional within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-13-1988, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,917. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Frederick Stange

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,640

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,640
Hire date: 09-17-2023
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110991

Frederick Stange works as a Housekeeper for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-17-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Frederick earned $16,640 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Sarah Mitchell

HR Coordinator/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,316

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,316
Hire date: 10-03-2021
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110977

Sarah Mitchell works as a HR Coordinator for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-03-2021 as a 0.25 FTE employee. Sarah earned $16,316 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Chandra Mccollum

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,202

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,202
Hire date: 03-03-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143277

At AR Department of Human Services, Chandra Mccollum serves as a Housekeeper within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2024, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,202. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Jessie Jr

Inventory Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,202

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,202
Hire date: 10-02-2006
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TIW03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097680

Jessie Jr is a Inventory Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2006, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $16,202. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Mederick Davis

Inventory Specialist/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,202

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,202
Hire date: 10-22-2018
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TIW03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097680

Mederick Davis holds the role of Inventory Specialist at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-22-2018 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,202. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Michael Jones

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,202

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,202
Hire date: 10-23-2015
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143276

Michael Jones is a Housekeeper at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-23-2015, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $16,202. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Roy Eldridge

Maintenance Technician/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$16,202

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $16,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,202
Hire date: 07-20-2015
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100567

Roy Eldridge holds the role of Maintenance Technician at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-20-2015 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,202. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Derrick Ollison

Cook/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$8,101

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $8,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,101
Hire date: 05-15-2022
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151028

Derrick Ollison works as a Cook for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-15-2022 as a 0.25 FTE employee. Derrick earned $8,101 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Paul Bailey

Housekeeper/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$8,101

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $8,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,101
Hire date: 04-14-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143278

Paul Bailey is a Housekeeper at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-14-2024, working 0.25 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $8,101. They are classified at grade Sgs01.