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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

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 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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Lesia Reeves

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,434
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,434
Hire date
05-20-1999
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Lesia Reeves works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-1999. Lesia earned $57,434 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Kenneth Helmert

Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,382
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,382
Hire date
12-27-2012
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Kenneth Helmert holds the role of Construct Mtls Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,382. Their pay grade is 11.

Jerry Lyall

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,382
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,382
Hire date
10-09-2003
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Jerry Lyall holds the role of Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-09-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,382. Their pay grade is 11.

Charles Martin

Body Repairer and Painter/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,356
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,356
Hire date
10-13-2011
Pay grade
09
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Charles Martin is a Body Repairer and Painter at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-13-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $57,356. They are classified at grade 09.

Sam Biggers

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,278
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,278
Hire date
09-10-2005
Pay grade
10
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sam Biggers serves as a Mechanic within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-10-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,278. They are classified at grade 10.

Kenneth Roy

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
03-03-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Kenneth Roy is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Shaun Steele

District Permit Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
12-02-2024
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Shaun Steele is a District Permit Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-02-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Malcolm Hancock

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
05-22-2019
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Malcolm Hancock works as a Adv Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-22-2019. Malcolm earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Lyndsie Koonce

Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
09-06-2023
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Lyndsie Koonce is a Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-06-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Melinda Miller

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
10-01-2010
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Melinda Miller serves as a Row Acquisition Agent within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-01-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Thrower

Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
02-02-2023
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Michael Thrower works as a Traffic Operations Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-02-2023. Michael earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Briana Clary

HR Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
01-05-2026
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Briana Clary serves as a HR Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Alan Haskins

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
10-06-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Alan Haskins works as a Health and Safety Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2025. Alan earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Long

Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
01-21-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Christopher Long holds the role of Utilities Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,252. Their pay grade is 12.

Kyle Stamps

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
06-30-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Kyle Stamps is a Row Acquisition Agent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Anouska Lehoczky

Purchasing Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
06-27-2022
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Anouska Lehoczky holds the role of Purchasing Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-27-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,252. Their pay grade is 12.

Lamar Eslinger

Relocation Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
04-06-2026
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Lamar Eslinger works as a Relocation Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-06-2026. Lamar earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Deanna Tripp

Fuel Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
09-25-2017
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Deanna Tripp is a Fuel Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Janice Young

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
02-09-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Janice Young is a Executive Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-09-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Benjamin Corley

Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
06-26-2023
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Benjamin Corley is a Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Don Mccollum

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
04-05-2018
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Don Mccollum holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-05-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,252. Their pay grade is 12.

Chad Zuber

Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
09-15-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Chad Zuber works as a Utilities Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-15-2025. Chad earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ashley Bettis

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
12-29-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ashley Bettis serves as a Row Acquisition Agent within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-29-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Powell

Senior Skilled Tradespsn/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
01-10-2021
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Joseph Powell is a Senior Skilled Tradespsn at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Kelsey Kumpe

District Permit Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
07-22-2022
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Kelsey Kumpe works as a District Permit Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-22-2022. Kelsey earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Phylesha Jones

Relocation Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
09-08-2025
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Phylesha Jones is a Relocation Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Aaron Martin

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
12-22-2012
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Aaron Martin is a Storeroom Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-22-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Lauren Baker

Adv Research Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
10-31-2022
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lauren Baker serves as a Adv Research Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-31-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Antonio Lopez

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,252
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,252
Hire date
08-27-2018
Pay grade
12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Antonio Lopez works as a Storeroom Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-27-2018. Antonio earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Samuel Heifner

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,226
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,226
Hire date
05-08-2023
Pay grade
I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Samuel Heifner works as a Geospatial Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-08-2023. Samuel earned $57,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is I12.

Tangiha Majumder

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,226
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,226
Hire date
05-11-2026
Pay grade
I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Tangiha Majumder holds the role of Geospatial Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,226. Their pay grade is I12.

Clarke Mcnutt

Traffic Safety Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,226
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,226
Hire date
08-22-2023
Pay grade
I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Clarke Mcnutt holds the role of Traffic Safety Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-22-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,226. Their pay grade is I12.

Robert Whatley

Senior Customer Service Representative/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,226
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,226
Hire date
01-03-2013
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Robert Whatley works as a Senior Customer Service Representative for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2013. Robert earned $57,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Patrick Ellis

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,226
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,226
Hire date
06-01-2026
Pay grade
I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Patrick Ellis works as a IT Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2026. Patrick earned $57,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is I12.

Marcus Johnson

Publications Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,200
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,200
Hire date
11-02-1998
Pay grade
09
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Marcus Johnson serves as a Publications Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-1998. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,200. They are classified at grade 09.

Eric Duvall

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,148
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,148
Hire date
10-07-2004
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Eric Duvall holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,148. Their pay grade is 11.

Kevin Richardson

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,122
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,122
Hire date
01-03-2017
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Kevin Richardson is a Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $57,122. They are classified at grade 11.

Maria Mariscal-Cagulada

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,096
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,096
Hire date
08-08-2022
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Maria Mariscal-Cagulada holds the role of Engineering Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-08-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,096. Their pay grade is 11.

Justin Roy

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,096
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$57,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,096
Hire date
02-04-2013
Pay grade
11
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Justin Roy works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-04-2013. Justin earned $57,096 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Christopher Kelly

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,992
Sub-department
Other
Base pay
$56,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,992
Hire date
05-27-1999
Pay grade
09
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Position Number
900009

Christopher Kelly is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-27-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $56,992. They are classified at grade 09.