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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Austin Williamson

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 03-22-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Austin Williamson serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-22-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Collin Mccullough

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 07-17-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Collin Mccullough holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Blake Goodman

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 02-08-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Blake Goodman is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Gage Evans

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 02-08-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Gage Evans is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Matthew Holt

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 01-04-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Matthew Holt works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2016. Matthew earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Dean Buckner

Senior Communications Ope/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 04-10-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dean Buckner serves as a Senior Communications Ope within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-10-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Donnie Hampton

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 08-21-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Donnie Hampton serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Kathy Chesser

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,866

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,866
Hire date: 05-18-1997
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Kathy Chesser works as a Adv Area Hq Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-1997. Kathy earned $47,866 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Paul Deitrich

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,840

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,840
Hire date: 08-20-2007
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Paul Deitrich is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-20-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $47,840. They are classified at grade 09.

Dexter Downs

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,840

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,840
Hire date: 05-19-2005
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Dexter Downs holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-19-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,840. Their pay grade is 09.

Chase Wells

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,840

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,840
Hire date: 07-12-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Chase Wells serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-12-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,840. They are classified at grade 09.

Robert CollinsMay be multiple

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Hire date: 09-11-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Collins appears in AR Department of Transportation payroll as a Maintenance Specialist, with $47,788 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

James Johnson

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 05-09-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Johnson holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-09-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Bobby Eubanks

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 10-24-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bobby Eubanks serves as a Adv Construction Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-24-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Tristin Jones

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 09-24-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tristin Jones works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-24-2019. Tristin earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Nathan Sims

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 11-23-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathan Sims holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-23-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Aaron Fletcher

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 12-10-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Aaron Fletcher serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-10-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

William Ball

Welder/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 07-11-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Ball works as a Welder for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-11-2022. William earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Randal White

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 01-10-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randal White is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Donald Duncan

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 03-18-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donald Duncan holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-18-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Dakota Lawson

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 05-28-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dakota Lawson serves as a Adv Construction Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Kevin Holland

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 09-19-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Holland works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-19-2016. Kevin earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Jacob Whitmire

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 03-10-2011
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacob Whitmire is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-10-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

John Fults

Elect, Plumb and Mechanical Representative/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 06-27-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Fults works as a Elect, Plumb and Mechanical Representative for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-27-2020. John earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

William Bonner

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 12-11-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Bonner works as a Lead Bridge Repairer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-11-2017. William earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Ira Steed

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 05-13-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ira Steed is a Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-13-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Jeffery Hearnsberger

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 04-22-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffery Hearnsberger holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-22-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Charles Mcconnell

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 11-16-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Mcconnell holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-16-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Joseph Velasquez

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 04-05-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Velasquez holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-05-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Cody Tewalt

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 02-17-2011
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Tewalt works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2011. Cody earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Lance Smith

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 05-13-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lance Smith holds the role of Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-13-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

John Mckenzie

Body Repairer and Painter/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 06-13-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Mckenzie is a Body Repairer and Painter at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-13-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Cleston Brooks

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 12-27-2012
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cleston Brooks works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2012. Cleston earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Jonathan Yee

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 12-18-2014
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Yee serves as a Adv Construction Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-18-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Stephen Norris

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 06-01-2015
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephen Norris is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-01-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Bradley Mccollum

Adv Geotech Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 08-14-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bradley Mccollum is a Adv Geotech Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-14-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Dalton Dougan

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 09-07-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dalton Dougan holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Zachary Dean

District Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 10-02-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Zachary Dean is a District Surveys Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Darryn Thornsberry

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 05-21-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Darryn Thornsberry holds the role of Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-21-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Abner Perdomo

Carpenter/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 05-24-2010
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Abner Perdomo works as a Carpenter for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-24-2010. Abner earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.