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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Clifton Wood

Ferry Boat Pilot/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,988

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,988
Hire date: 09-20-2001
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Clifton Wood holds the role of Ferry Boat Pilot at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,988. Their pay grade is 09.

Ronald Green

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,962

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,962
Hire date: 01-23-2014
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ronald Green is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $52,962. They are classified at grade 09.

Dorothy Childs

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,884

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,884
Hire date: 04-09-1998
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dorothy Childs holds the role of Adv Area Hq Attd at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-09-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,884. Their pay grade is 08.

Sarah Lamkin

Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,832

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,832
Hire date: 04-08-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sarah Lamkin works as a Bookkeeper for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-08-2019. Sarah earned $52,832 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Joel Ruff

Tmc Operator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,832

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,832
Hire date: 02-07-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joel Ruff holds the role of Tmc Operator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,832. Their pay grade is 09.

Stephanie King

Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,806

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,806
Hire date: 09-28-2006
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephanie King works as a Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-28-2006. Stephanie earned $52,806 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Shelby Ingle

System Information Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,728

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,728
Hire date: 07-16-2012
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shelby Ingle is a System Information Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-16-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $52,728. They are classified at grade 10.

Jennifer Powell

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,728

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,728
Hire date: 04-13-2006
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jennifer Powell holds the role of Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-13-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,728. Their pay grade is 07.

Cressandra Mahone

System Information Techni/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,702

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,702
Hire date: 06-02-2011
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cressandra Mahone serves as a System Information Techni within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,702. They are classified at grade 10.

Chase Richardson

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,676

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,676
Hire date: 06-07-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chase Richardson is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-07-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $52,676. They are classified at grade 09.

Nicholas Willis

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,624

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,624
Hire date: 02-05-2017
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nicholas Willis holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-05-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,624. Their pay grade is 10.

Fowler Mcintire

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,624

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,624
Hire date: 07-06-2015
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Fowler Mcintire works as a Data Collection Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-06-2015. Fowler earned $52,624 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Eric Burns

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,598

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,598
Hire date: 08-06-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eric Burns holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-06-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,598. Their pay grade is 09.

Randy Hembrey

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,572

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,572
Hire date: 11-28-2016
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randy Hembrey holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,572. Their pay grade is 10.

John Sacrey

Adv Permit Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,572

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,572
Hire date: 05-19-1998
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Sacrey is a Adv Permit Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-19-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $52,572. They are classified at grade 10.

Jack Imbush

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,546
Hire date: 04-30-2009
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jack Imbush works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-30-2009. Jack earned $52,546 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Fate Canady

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,468

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,468
Hire date: 02-23-2014
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Fate Canady serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-23-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,468. They are classified at grade 09.

Quinton Mitleff

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,442

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,442
Hire date: 09-28-2015
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Quinton Mitleff is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $52,442. They are classified at grade 10.

Jeffrey Daniels

Plumber/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,442

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,442
Hire date: 02-26-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffrey Daniels works as a Plumber for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2024. Jeffrey earned $52,442 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Katherine Martin

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,416

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,416
Hire date: 08-31-2009
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Katherine Martin works as a Administrative Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-31-2009. Katherine earned $52,416 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Brinda Bates

Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,416

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,416
Hire date: 09-27-2016
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brinda Bates is a Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-27-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $52,416. They are classified at grade 10.

Tina Adams

Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,390

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,390
Hire date: 11-25-2004
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tina Adams serves as a Adv Field Clerk within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,390. They are classified at grade 08.

Joey Gundel

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,364

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,364
Hire date: 11-05-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joey Gundel works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-05-2018. Joey earned $52,364 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

James Jones

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,364

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,364
Hire date: 02-17-2011
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Jones works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2011. James earned $52,364 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Robbie Bradley

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,338

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,338
Hire date: 09-16-2006
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robbie Bradley works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-16-2006. Robbie earned $52,338 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Gary Seymore

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,312

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,312
Hire date: 03-11-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gary Seymore serves as a Mechanic within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-11-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,312. They are classified at grade 10.

Darrin Rendleman

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,312

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,312
Hire date: 09-10-2018
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Darrin Rendleman works as a Mechanic for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-10-2018. Darrin earned $52,312 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Rachel Wilson

Legal Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,260

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,260
Hire date: 11-30-2016
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rachel Wilson works as a Legal Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30-2016. Rachel earned $52,260 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Cecil Meggs

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,260

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,260
Hire date: 02-17-2000
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cecil Meggs works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2000. Cecil earned $52,260 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Andrew Cox

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,260

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,260
Hire date: 09-04-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Andrew Cox serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-04-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,260. They are classified at grade 09.

Justin Harris

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,260

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,260
Hire date: 02-21-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Harris holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-21-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,260. Their pay grade is 09.

Kenneth Mathis

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,234

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,234
Hire date: 03-22-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Mathis holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-22-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,234. Their pay grade is 09.

Bobby Stephens

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,208

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,208
Hire date: 07-27-2015
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bobby Stephens works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-27-2015. Bobby earned $52,208 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Chasity Lucas

Mcs Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,182

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,182
Hire date: 12-25-2004
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chasity Lucas is a Mcs Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-25-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $52,182. They are classified at grade 10.

Kristan Trout

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,182

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,182
Hire date: 08-12-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kristan Trout is a Statewide Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $52,182. They are classified at grade 10.

Darren Mcfatridge

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,130

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,130
Hire date: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Darren Mcfatridge holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,130. Their pay grade is 09.

Wendell Withers

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,130

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,130
Hire date: 03-27-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Wendell Withers works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-27-2023. Wendell earned $52,130 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Sedrick Black

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,130

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,130
Hire date: 06-24-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sedrick Black serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-24-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,130. They are classified at grade 09.

Joseph Carter

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,130

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,130
Hire date: 02-02-1994
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Carter works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-02-1994. Joseph earned $52,130 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Daniel Donahue

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,130

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,130
Hire date: 06-22-2015
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel Donahue serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-22-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,130. They are classified at grade 09.