Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

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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

$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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Kevyn Fowler

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,780

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,780
Hire date: 01-20-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevyn Fowler holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,780. Their pay grade is 05.

John Watson

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,780

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,780
Hire date: 03-30-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

John Watson works as a Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-30-2026. John earned $39,780 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Ethan Pendergast

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,780

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,780
Hire date: 12-15-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ethan Pendergast serves as a Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-15-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,780. They are classified at grade 05.

Jeremy Schaefer

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,780

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,780
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeremy Schaefer serves as a Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,780. They are classified at grade 05.

Laiyton Sutherland

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,780

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,780
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Laiyton Sutherland is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $39,780. They are classified at grade 05.

Jeremy Henderson

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,780

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,780
Hire date: 02-17-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Henderson holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,780. Their pay grade is 05.

Michael Brown

Parts Runner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,702

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,702
Hire date: 09-20-2021
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Michael Brown works as a Parts Runner for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2021. Michael earned $39,702 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Bennie Fonzie

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,598

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,598
Hire date: 05-06-2010
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bennie Fonzie serves as a Rest Area Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,598. They are classified at grade 06.

Robert Hughes

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,494

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,494
Hire date: 12-08-2014
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Robert Hughes holds the role of Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-08-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,494. Their pay grade is 06.

Landon Powers

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,390

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,390
Hire date: 09-03-2024
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Landon Powers serves as a Rest Area Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,390. They are classified at grade 06.

William Sterling

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,312

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,312
Hire date: 04-01-2024
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Sterling works as a Statewide Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2024. William earned $39,312 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Preston Rowe

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,286

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,286
Hire date: 12-01-2025
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Preston Rowe works as a Statewide Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-01-2025. Preston earned $39,286 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Billy Dickinson

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,234

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,234
Hire date: 11-12-2010
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Billy Dickinson works as a Rest Area Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-12-2010. Billy earned $39,234 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Gary Mann

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$39,052

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $39,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,052
Hire date: 12-10-2019
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gary Mann holds the role of Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-10-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,052. Their pay grade is 06.

Dustin Franks

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,844

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,844
Hire date: 05-16-2022
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dustin Franks serves as a Statewide Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-16-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,844. They are classified at grade 06.

Easton Sill

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,844

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,844
Hire date: 06-13-2023
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Easton Sill is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-13-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $38,844. They are classified at grade 06.

Angie Riddell

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,844

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,844
Hire date: 01-14-2009
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Angie Riddell is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-14-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $38,844. They are classified at grade 06.

Hank Curtis

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 03-28-2022
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hank Curtis holds the role of Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-28-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,766. Their pay grade is 06.

Jacob Cross

District Caretaker II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 09-04-2016
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacob Cross works as a District Caretaker II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-04-2016. Jacob earned $38,766 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Seth Campbell

Surveys Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 11-24-2025
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Seth Campbell serves as a Surveys Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-24-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,766. They are classified at grade 06.

Rita Allen

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 08-16-2021
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rita Allen is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-16-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $38,766. They are classified at grade 06.

Leslie Freeman

Surveys Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 11-11-2011
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Leslie Freeman holds the role of Surveys Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-11-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,766. Their pay grade is 06.

Amber Converse

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amber Converse works as a Statewide Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. Amber earned $38,766 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Jerry Whitaker

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 07-22-2019
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jerry Whitaker holds the role of Statewide Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-22-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,766. Their pay grade is 06.

Jaime Galan

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 08-10-2020
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jaime Galan is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-10-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $38,766. They are classified at grade 06.

Franklin Bowles

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,766
Hire date: 09-23-2024
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Franklin Bowles works as a Statewide Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-23-2024. Franklin earned $38,766 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Marcus Williams

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 01-23-2019
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Marcus Williams is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Brian Darlington

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 03-06-2023
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Darlington is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-06-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Griffin Wood

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 09-18-2023
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Griffin Wood serves as a Statewide Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-18-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Desmond Miller

Surveys Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 03-30-2020
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Desmond Miller holds the role of Surveys Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-30-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,662. Their pay grade is 06.

Shawna Nichols

Records Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 01-29-2024
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Shawna Nichols serves as a Records Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-29-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Angela Ojeda

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 08-26-2024
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Angela Ojeda is a Statewide Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-26-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Jacob Tankersley

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 06-05-2023
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacob Tankersley is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

David Boodoo

Records Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 02-20-2024
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, David Boodoo serves as a Records Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Philip Land

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 04-17-2023
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Philip Land works as a Rest Area Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-17-2023. Philip earned $38,662 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Johnny Hayes

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 06-10-2024
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Johnny Hayes serves as a Rest Area Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-10-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Jerry Cook

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 02-01-2022
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jerry Cook is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Noah Orais

Sign Fabricator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Noah Orais is a Sign Fabricator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $38,662. They are classified at grade 06.

Toy Bishop

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 10-23-2023
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Toy Bishop works as a Rest Area Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-23-2023. Toy earned $38,662 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Raphaela Payton

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$38,662

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $38,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,662
Hire date: 07-23-2018
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Raphaela Payton works as a Rest Area Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-23-2018. Raphaela earned $38,662 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.