Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation
Agency file
The AR Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 4,140 employees with median total compensation of $51,012; the highest distinct record was $236,730.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,140 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,012) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,338 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,116. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Director/AR Department of Transportation
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Jared Wiley is a Director at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-17-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $236,730. They are classified at grade 995.
Chief Engr-Operations/AR Department of Transportation
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Kelvin Vines is a Chief Engr-Operations at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-15-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $223,678. They are classified at grade 994.
Chief - Administration/AR Department of Transportation
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Kevin Thornton is a Chief - Administration at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-01-1985. 2026 total compensation came to $214,760. They are classified at grade 994.
Chief Engr-Preconstruct/AR Department of Transportation
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Jessie Jones works as a Chief Engr-Preconstruct for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-10-2002. Jessie earned $208,494 in 2026. Their pay grade is 994.
Assistant Chief Engr-Design/AR Department of Transportation
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Michael Fugett is a Assistant Chief Engr-Design at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1986. 2026 total compensation came to $200,304. They are classified at grade 993.
Assistant Chief Engr-Maint/AR Department of Transportation
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Stephen Frisbee is a Assistant Chief Engr-Maint at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-21-1995. 2026 total compensation came to $194,168. They are classified at grade 993.
Assistant Chief-Admin/AR Department of Transportation
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Crystal Woods works as a Assistant Chief-Admin for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-22-1990. Crystal earned $183,690 in 2026. Their pay grade is 993.
Assistant Chief Engr-Pgm Del/AR Department of Transportation
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Keli Wylie is a Assistant Chief Engr-Pgm Del at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-01-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $183,248. They are classified at grade 993.
Assistant Chief Engr-Construct/AR Department of Transportation
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Dwayne Adams holds the role of Assistant Chief Engr-Construct at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-04-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,364. Their pay grade is 993.
Chief of Highway Police/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Holmes serves as a Chief of Highway Police within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-25-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,336. They are classified at grade 992.
Assistant Chief Engr-Planning/AR Department of Transportation
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Erica Adams is a Assistant Chief Engr-Planning at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $178,334. They are classified at grade 993.
Chief Legal Counsel/AR Department of Transportation
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Michelle Davenport is a Chief Legal Counsel at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-02-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $177,372. They are classified at grade 992.
State Maintenance Engineering/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Deric Wyatt serves as a State Maintenance Engineering within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-04-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,810. They are classified at grade 992.
Chief Fiscal Officer/AR Department of Transportation
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Darrell Patton is a Chief Fiscal Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-16-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $173,134. They are classified at grade 992.
State Construction Engineering/AR Department of Transportation
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David Henning works as a State Construction Engineering for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-30-1988. David earned $172,952 in 2026. Their pay grade is 992.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Charles Ellis holds the role of Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-25-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,986. Their pay grade is 991.
Chief Auditor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Margaret Garrett serves as a Chief Auditor within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-02-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,296. They are classified at grade 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel Keene serves as a Division Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1986. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,958. They are classified at grade 991.
Special Projects Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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Mark Headley is a Special Projects Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-25-1991. 2026 total compensation came to $164,320. They are classified at grade 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Ronnie Hall works as a Division Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-26-2006. Ronnie earned $163,852 in 2026. Their pay grade is 991.
Ashers Executive Secretary/AR Department of Transportation
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Robyn Smith holds the role of Ashers Executive Secretary at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1990. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,942. Their pay grade is 991.
District Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Jason Hughey serves as a District Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,240. They are classified at grade 991.
District Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Jewell Archer is a District Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-06-1987. 2026 total compensation came to $161,902. They are classified at grade 991.
District Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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William Cheatham is a District Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-20-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $160,056. They are classified at grade 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Bryan Freeling works as a Division Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-08-1997. Bryan earned $158,990 in 2026. Their pay grade is 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Alicia Hunt holds the role of Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-31-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,430. Their pay grade is 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Andrew Nanneman is a Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-29-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $153,166. They are classified at grade 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Kevin White serves as a Division Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-21-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,646. They are classified at grade 991.
District Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Andrew Hoggard works as a District Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2006. Andrew earned $152,230 in 2026. Their pay grade is 991.
District Maintenance Engineering/AR Department of Transportation
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Kenneth Bennett works as a District Maintenance Engineering for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-01-1985. Kenneth earned $152,152 in 2026. Their pay grade is E20.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Raymond Tinsley serves as a Division Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,502. They are classified at grade 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Dave Parker holds the role of Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-12-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,086. Their pay grade is 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Joseph Hawkins holds the role of Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-28-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,694. Their pay grade is 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Joanna Mcfadden works as a Division Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-10-2012. Joanna earned $148,018 in 2026. Their pay grade is 991.
District Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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David Ross is a District Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-22-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $147,888. They are classified at grade 991.
Alternative Delivery Administrative/AR Department of Transportation
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Thomas Fisher holds the role of Alternative Delivery Administrative at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-12-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,836. Their pay grade is 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Mark Vaught is a Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-01-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $147,732. They are classified at grade 991.
District Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Stacy Burge serves as a District Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-26-1992. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,446. They are classified at grade 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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David Siskowski works as a Division Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-20-2009. David earned $147,342 in 2026. Their pay grade is 991.
Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Jessica Jackson works as a Division Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2006. Jessica earned $147,316 in 2026. Their pay grade is 991.