Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

Agency file

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

$0$130,468+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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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Christopher Ledbetter

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 05-27-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Christopher Ledbetter serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-27-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Austin Harmon

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 06-21-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Austin Harmon works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-21-2023. Austin earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Jason Chapman

Rest Area Attendant II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 09-10-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Chapman holds the role of Rest Area Attendant II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-10-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Juan Castaneda

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 06-30-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Juan Castaneda holds the role of Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-30-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Joshua Tolbert

Materials Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Tolbert holds the role of Materials Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Timothy Herman

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 09-23-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Timothy Herman holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-23-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Joshua Matthews

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 11-24-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Matthews works as a Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-24-2022. Joshua earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Brett Eddings

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brett Eddings serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Jeffrey Yandell

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 07-08-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffrey Yandell holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-08-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Cameron Drury

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 08-05-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cameron Drury holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Chad Long

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 10-14-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chad Long is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Heath Elliott

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 09-05-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Heath Elliott serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-05-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Victor Flores

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 12-02-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Victor Flores works as a Bridge Repairer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-02-2024. Victor earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Conner Russell

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 10-28-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Conner Russell serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-28-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Kenneth Brown

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 08-26-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Brown holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-26-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Jantzen Rogers

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 04-07-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jantzen Rogers works as a Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-07-2025. Jantzen earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Justin Jarrell

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 01-28-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Jarrell holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-28-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Benjamin Watts

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 03-03-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Watts is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Evan Walden

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 07-14-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Evan Walden works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-14-2025. Evan earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Devin Greenhaw

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 03-10-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Devin Greenhaw is a Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-10-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Zach Nichols

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 12-18-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zach Nichols works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2023. Zach earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Michael Ward

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 10-07-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Ward works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-2024. Michael earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

John Mckinney

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 02-20-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John Mckinney serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Joseph Steward

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 05-20-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joseph Steward serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-20-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Larry Mangrum

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 12-29-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Larry Mangrum works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2025. Larry earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Matthew Melton

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 08-03-2020
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Melton holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-03-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Wenxue Jiang

Materials Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 10-13-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Wenxue Jiang works as a Materials Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2025. Wenxue earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

James Himes

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 09-10-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Himes works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-10-2024. James earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Tyler Dickerson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 12-16-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tyler Dickerson is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Eddie Munn

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 03-24-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eddie Munn is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-24-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Kendall Lambert

Storeroom Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 09-08-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kendall Lambert is a Storeroom Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Robbie Wey

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 03-18-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robbie Wey serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-18-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Griffin Kight

Advanced Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 05-13-2024
Pay grade: 04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Griffin Kight serves as a Advanced Intern within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-13-2024, working 0.8 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 04.

Dean Wilkins

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 05-06-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dean Wilkins is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Colten Henson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 05-19-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Colten Henson serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-19-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Triley Jones

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 04-07-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Triley Jones is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-07-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Darion Anderson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 10-13-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Darion Anderson is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-13-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $40,794. They are classified at grade 07.

Brian Holman-Brashear

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 10-14-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Holman-Brashear works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-14-2024. Brian earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Aaron Kent

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 12-30-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Kent holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-30-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,794. Their pay grade is 07.

Jackie Wakefield

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$40,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $40,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,794
Hire date: 05-20-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jackie Wakefield works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2024. Jackie earned $40,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.