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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Donald Mccullough

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 12-05-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donald Mccullough is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-05-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Eddie Bankston

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 09-02-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Eddie Bankston serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-02-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Heath Vinyard

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 04-07-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Heath Vinyard 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 $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Shanin Holt

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 05-24-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shanin Holt holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-24-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,954. Their pay grade is 07.

Timothy Centofante

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Centofante serves as a Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-11-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Brayden Coble

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 04-28-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brayden Coble works as a Bridge Repairer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-28-2025. Brayden earned $44,954 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Colton Davis

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 12-04-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Colton Davis serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-04-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Terry Johnson

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 01-08-2021
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Terry Johnson serves as a Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-08-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Blake Walker

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 07-28-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Blake Walker is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Lester Burrow

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 07-21-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lester Burrow works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-21-2025. Lester earned $44,954 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Gregory Anderson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 11-25-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gregory Anderson holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-25-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,954. Their pay grade is 07.

John Cameron

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 03-23-2026
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Cameron is a Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-23-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Tommy Williams

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 10-28-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tommy Williams serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-28-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Austin Balentine

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Austin Balentine is a Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-04-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Thomas Aceves-Farquhar

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 11-10-2025
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Aceves-Farquhar is a Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Mary Barber

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 10-30-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mary Barber is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-30-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Hunter Seaton

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 07-15-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hunter Seaton holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-15-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,954. Their pay grade is 07.

Blake Austin

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 03-23-2026
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Blake Austin serves as a Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-23-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Jordan Brooks

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 11-04-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jordan Brooks holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,954. Their pay grade is 07.

Jeremiah Isom

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremiah Isom is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $44,954. They are classified at grade 07.

Joseph Nutt

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,928

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,928
Hire date: 07-18-2016
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Nutt works as a Adv Area Hq Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2016. Joseph earned $44,928 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Kevin Walden

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,876

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,876
Hire date: 04-23-1998
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Walden works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-23-1998. Kevin earned $44,876 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Peter White

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,850

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,850
Hire date: 03-09-2020
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Peter White is a Adv Area Hq Attd at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-09-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $44,850. They are classified at grade 08.

Royce Wilson

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,850

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,850
Hire date: 12-13-2007
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Royce Wilson holds the role of Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-13-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,850. Their pay grade is 07.

Katelyn Coffman

Office Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,798

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,798
Hire date: 01-02-2019
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Katelyn Coffman works as a Office Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-02-2019. Katelyn earned $44,798 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Kade Cartwright

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,772

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,772
Hire date: 05-27-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kade Cartwright holds the role of Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-27-2025 as a 0.8 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,772. Their pay grade is 05.

Cian Flavin

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,772

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,772
Hire date: 12-15-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cian Flavin is a Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-15-2025, working 0.8 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $44,772. They are classified at grade 05.

Tracy Heard

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,746

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,746
Hire date: 11-05-1998
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tracy Heard serves as a Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-05-1998. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,746. They are classified at grade 07.

David Elam

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,668

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,668
Hire date: 04-19-2002
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Elam is a Adv Area Hq Attd at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-19-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $44,668. They are classified at grade 08.

Melanie Hardy

Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,616

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,616
Hire date: 02-09-2016
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melanie Hardy is a Adv Field Clerk at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-09-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $44,616. They are classified at grade 08.

Sara King

Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,616

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,616
Hire date: 03-01-2021
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sara King works as a Adv Field Clerk for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-01-2021. Sara earned $44,616 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Michelle Pullen

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,538

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,538
Hire date: 02-01-2016
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michelle Pullen is a Adv Area Hq Attd at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $44,538. They are classified at grade 08.

Angela Criner

Area Hq Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,538

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,538
Hire date: 09-09-2004
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Angela Criner works as a Area Hq Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-09-2004. Angela earned $44,538 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Gregory Culp

Tractor Trailer Driver/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,512

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,512
Hire date: 05-24-2021
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gregory Culp is a Tractor Trailer Driver at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-24-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $44,512. They are classified at grade 08.

Darlene Sparks

Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,512

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,512
Hire date: 07-03-2023
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Darlene Sparks holds the role of Adv Field Clerk at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-03-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,512. Their pay grade is 08.

Jeffrey Vance

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,512

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,512
Hire date: 05-18-2015
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Vance serves as a Adv Area Hq Attd within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-18-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,512. They are classified at grade 08.

Allan Carmichael

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,512

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,512
Hire date: 02-26-2009
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Allan Carmichael is a Rest Area Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $44,512. They are classified at grade 06.

Jessica Sears

Permit Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,512

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,512
Hire date: 11-21-2022
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jessica Sears works as a Permit Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-21-2022. Jessica earned $44,512 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Robert Hunsaker

Tractor Trailer Driver/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,512

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,512
Hire date: 01-04-2016
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Hunsaker is a Tractor Trailer Driver at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-04-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $44,512. They are classified at grade 08.

Cindy Cross

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$44,512

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $44,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,512
Hire date: 01-29-2018
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cindy Cross serves as a Adv Area Hq Attd within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-29-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,512. They are classified at grade 08.