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AR Department of Transportation

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$245.5M
Employees
4,140
Median total
$51,012
Highest record
$236,730

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $59,297 (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
$38,116
$41,470
$51,012
$70,408
$91,338

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).

Largest job titles

Maintenance Aide II
614 · $41,392
Maintenance Specialist
284 · $47,892
Maintenance Aide I
274 · $35,620
Crew Leader
154 · $54,704
Construction Aide
97 · $41,392

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

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Mickey Matthews

Lead Nat Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$98,358
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$98,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,358
Hire date
09-19-2011
Pay grade
16
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Mickey Matthews works as a Lead Nat Resources Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-19-2011. Mickey earned $98,358 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Nadine Strickland

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$98,202
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$98,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,202
Hire date
08-24-2007
Pay grade
18
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Nadine Strickland works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-24-2007. Nadine earned $98,202 in 2026. Their pay grade is 18.

Brandon Schaack

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$98,150
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$98,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,150
Hire date
10-08-2023
Pay grade
E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brandon Schaack serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-08-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,150. They are classified at grade E15.

Johnny Hadley

Special Maintenance Super/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$98,098
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$98,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,098
Hire date
10-14-2002
Pay grade
15
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Johnny Hadley works as a Special Maintenance Super for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-14-2002. Johnny earned $98,098 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Terry Evans

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,942
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$97,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,942
Hire date
01-02-2002
Pay grade
E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Terry Evans is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $97,942. They are classified at grade E15.