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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Nicholas Thompson

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 04-19-2022
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nicholas Thompson serves as a Sign Crew Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-19-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,256. They are classified at grade 13.

Greg Wendland

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 11-30-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Greg Wendland holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,256. Their pay grade is 13.

James Inman

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 02-22-2012
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

James Inman works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-22-2012. James earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Scott Glass

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 01-28-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Scott Glass serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-28-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,256. They are classified at grade 13.

Eric Kennedy

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 06-27-2016
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Eric Kennedy serves as a Adv Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-27-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,256. They are classified at grade 13.

Nathan Edwards

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 04-01-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathan Edwards works as a Adv Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2019. Nathan earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Branch

Writer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 08-16-2025
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Branch works as a Writer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2025. Matthew earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenny Voss

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,204

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,204
Hire date: 04-23-2007
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Kenny Voss is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-23-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $61,204. They are classified at grade 11.

John Anderson

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,100

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,100
Hire date: 07-28-2014
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

John Anderson is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $61,100. They are classified at grade 11.

John Watts

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,022

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,022
Hire date: 04-11-2011
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

John Watts is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-11-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $61,022. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Lewis

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,944

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,944
Hire date: 06-10-1999
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Robert Lewis is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-10-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $60,944. They are classified at grade 11.

Carroll Seaton

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,944

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,944
Hire date: 07-09-2009
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Carroll Seaton holds the role of Storeroom Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-09-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,944. Their pay grade is 12.

Joseph Mandella

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,866

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,866
Hire date: 11-21-2016
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Mandella works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-21-2016. Joseph earned $60,866 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Whittemore

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,866

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,866
Hire date: 04-20-2015
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Whittemore is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-20-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $60,866. They are classified at grade 11.

Earnest Gardner

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,866

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,866
Hire date: 10-13-2005
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Earnest Gardner is a Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-13-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $60,866. They are classified at grade 11.

Jason Moser

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,788
Hire date: 06-24-1999
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Moser is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-24-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $60,788. They are classified at grade 11.

Dustin Lowery

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,736

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,736
Hire date: 11-04-2019
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dustin Lowery works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-2019. Dustin earned $60,736 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Lisa Lewis

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,736

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,736
Hire date: 12-05-1996
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lisa Lewis works as a Storeroom Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-05-1996. Lisa earned $60,736 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Scott Craig

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,684

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,684
Hire date: 07-18-2002
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Scott Craig works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2002. Scott earned $60,684 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

David Clark

Abstractor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,684

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,684
Hire date: 09-28-2020
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Clark holds the role of Abstractor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-28-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,684. Their pay grade is 12.

Shaun White

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,632

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,632
Hire date: 06-20-2016
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shaun White works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-20-2016. Shaun earned $60,632 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

James Roland

Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,554

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,554
Hire date: 04-16-2013
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Roland serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradesps within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-16-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,554. They are classified at grade 11.

Douglas Edwards

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,554

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,554
Hire date: 07-10-1999
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Douglas Edwards serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-10-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,554. They are classified at grade 11.

Parker Brannon

Natural Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,450

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,450
Hire date: 03-04-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Parker Brannon holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-04-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,450. Their pay grade is 12.

Evelyn Allison

Legal Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,450

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,450
Hire date: 02-04-2001
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Evelyn Allison is a Legal Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-04-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $60,450. They are classified at grade 10.

Timothy Madison

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,424

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,424
Hire date: 08-16-1990
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Timothy Madison is a Its Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-16-1990. 2026 total compensation came to $60,424. They are classified at grade 11.

Nghia Le

Adv Surveys Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,346

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,346
Hire date: 04-05-2003
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nghia Le holds the role of Adv Surveys Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-05-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,346. Their pay grade is 08.

Robert Gray

Senior Permit Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,346

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,346
Hire date: 06-23-2003
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Gray is a Senior Permit Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $60,346. They are classified at grade 12.

Randi Hardin

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,268

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,268
Hire date: 05-22-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Randi Hardin serves as a Engineering Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-22-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,268. They are classified at grade 11.

Melvin Price

Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,242

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,242
Hire date: 09-02-2013
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Melvin Price serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradesps within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-02-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,242. They are classified at grade 11.

Cameron Perkins

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,216

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,216
Hire date: 08-22-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cameron Perkins serves as a Engineering Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-22-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,216. They are classified at grade 11.

Justin Sams

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,216

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,216
Hire date: 02-08-2008
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Justin Sams serves as a Health and Safety Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,216. They are classified at grade 12.

Jacie Jordan

Chemist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,164

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,164
Hire date: 11-28-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacie Jordan works as a Chemist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2024. Jacie earned $60,164 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Owen

Assistant Geophys Data Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,086

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,086
Hire date: 05-10-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Owen works as a Assistant Geophys Data Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-10-2021. Michael earned $60,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Jennifer Miranda

Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,086

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,086
Hire date: 02-22-2012
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jennifer Miranda works as a Utilities Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-22-2012. Jennifer earned $60,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Melanie Treat

Beautification Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,086

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,086
Hire date: 01-25-1999
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Melanie Treat serves as a Beautification Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-25-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,086. They are classified at grade 12.

Dwan Moore

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,060

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,060
Hire date: 04-20-2006
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dwan Moore serves as a Administrative Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-20-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,060. They are classified at grade 10.

Pepper Hobby

Chemist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,034

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,034
Hire date: 03-03-2007
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Pepper Hobby is a Chemist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $60,034. They are classified at grade 11.

Leslie Howell

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,008

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,008
Hire date: 06-01-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Leslie Howell works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2021. Leslie earned $60,008 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Brandy Stormes

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,956

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,956
Hire date: 07-28-2008
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brandy Stormes serves as a Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,956. They are classified at grade 11.