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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Cody Shadden

Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,574

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,574
Hire date: 03-16-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Shadden holds the role of Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-16-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,574. Their pay grade is 11.

Kevin Pfeiffer

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,548

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,548
Hire date: 08-26-2008
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Pfeiffer is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-26-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $54,548. They are classified at grade 09.

Jonathan Brill

District Lab Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,522

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,522
Hire date: 05-15-2003
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Brill serves as a District Lab Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,522. They are classified at grade 09.

Melissa Ross

Advanced District Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,496

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,496
Hire date: 08-18-2003
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melissa Ross works as a Advanced District Clerk for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-18-2003. Melissa earned $54,496 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Judge Moore

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,470

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,470
Hire date: 04-23-2019
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Judge Moore is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-23-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $54,470. They are classified at grade 11.

Cody Allen

Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 09-22-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Allen holds the role of Traffic Operations Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-22-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,444. Their pay grade is 11.

William Mauldin

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-12-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Mauldin works as a Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-12-2020. William earned $54,444 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Daniel Read

Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 06-05-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel Read serves as a Traffic Operations Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Derek Sharon

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-23-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Derek Sharon serves as a Its Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-23-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Mark Eckelkamp

Emergency Management Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 04-10-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mark Eckelkamp holds the role of Emergency Management Planner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,444. Their pay grade is 11.

Ron Williams

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-28-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ron Williams works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2020. Ron earned $54,444 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Ryan Davis

Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 06-17-2019
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ryan Davis serves as a Construct Mtls Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-17-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Greg Overturf

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Greg Overturf is a Its Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-30-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Trenton Hughes

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-30-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Trenton Hughes is a Its Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-30-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Kahle

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,392

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,392
Hire date: 03-26-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Kahle works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-26-2018. Robert earned $54,392 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Cody Hall

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,366

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $54,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,366
Hire date: 11-06-2017
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cody Hall serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-06-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,366. They are classified at grade 11.