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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Cody Whittle

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: 02-20-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Whittle is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

James Sanders

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: 09-26-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Sanders is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-26-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

David Pylant

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: 02-28-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Pylant works as a Adv Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-28-2022. David earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kennard Lucas

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: 11-06-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kennard Lucas holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-06-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Donna Jones

Lead Storeroom Assistant/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: 01-30-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donna Jones is a Lead Storeroom Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-30-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Camden Waldron

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: 07-26-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Camden Waldron is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-26-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

John Oels

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: 02-26-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John Oels serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Christopher Hewitt

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: 11-02-2015
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Christopher Hewitt serves as a Adv Construction Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Paris Thompson

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: 06-13-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Paris Thompson serves as a Adv Construction Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-13-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Lloyd Davis

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: 03-21-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lloyd Davis serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-21-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Chas Martin

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: 03-03-2014
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chas Martin is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Michael Boyett

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: 01-29-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Boyett is a Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-29-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Joshua Hutchens

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: 08-27-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Hutchens is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-27-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Johnathan Hensley

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: 11-15-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Johnathan Hensley holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-15-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Benjamin Bixler

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: 04-01-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Bixler is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-01-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Zackary Jennings

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: 09-30-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zackary Jennings works as a Adv Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2019. Zackary earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Thomas Kanipe

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: 06-13-2015
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Kanipe works as a Lead Bridge Repairer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2015. Thomas earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kelly Bunting

Tmc Operator/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: 08-16-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelly Bunting holds the role of Tmc Operator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Dusty Rhoades

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: 11-24-2014
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dusty Rhoades holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-24-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Andrae Wooten

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: 01-05-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Andrae Wooten serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Mike Edmison

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: 05-17-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mike Edmison holds the role of Body Repairer and Painter at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-17-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Kevin Mitchael

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: 04-04-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Mitchael is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-04-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Debbie Provence

Lead Storeroom Assistant/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: 08-29-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Debbie Provence serves as a Lead Storeroom Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-29-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Joshua Harness

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: 09-16-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

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

Michael Cox

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: 03-21-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Cox holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Paula North

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: 10-31-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paula North works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-31-2017. Paula earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Chance Pace

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: 03-22-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chance Pace holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-22-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Danny Williams

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: 03-07-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Danny Williams is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-07-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Brandy Brown

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: 07-05-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandy Brown is a Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Terry Johnsgard

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: 02-25-2010
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Terry Johnsgard serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-25-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Billy Ashley

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: 03-15-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Billy Ashley serves as a Lead Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-15-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Becky Needham

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: 01-07-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Becky Needham holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.

Justin Gillihan

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: 08-10-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Gillihan works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-10-2020. Justin earned $47,788 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kiondre Burnell

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: 09-12-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kiondre Burnell serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-12-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,788. They are classified at grade 09.

Matthew Turner

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,762

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,762
Hire date: 10-31-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Turner is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-31-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $47,762. They are classified at grade 09.

Hailey Nesbitt

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,762

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,762
Hire date: 03-08-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hailey Nesbitt works as a Adv Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-08-2021. Hailey earned $47,762 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Samuel Gates

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,762

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,762
Hire date: 08-29-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samuel Gates works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-29-2022. Samuel earned $47,762 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Charles Nesbitt

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,762

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,762
Hire date: 10-11-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Nesbitt works as a Adv Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-11-2021. Charles earned $47,762 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Cody Waln

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,736

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,736
Hire date: 04-14-2014
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Waln holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,736. Their pay grade is 09.

Jesse Davis

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,684

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,684
Hire date: 10-02-2014
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jesse Davis holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-02-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,684. Their pay grade is 09.