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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Toni Heredia

Accounting Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 11-09-2020
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Toni Heredia serves as a Accounting Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-09-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Thomas Stanley

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 11-08-2014
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Thomas Stanley is a Data Collection Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-08-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Melissa Murdock

Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 08-17-2020
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Melissa Murdock serves as a Resident Office Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-17-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Esmeralda Marquez

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 08-30-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Esmeralda Marquez is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-30-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Jerome Wallace

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 07-30-2018
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jerome Wallace holds the role of Data Collection Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-30-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,142. Their pay grade is 10.

Christopher Kelly

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 02-12-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Kelly is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-12-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Hans Sterl

Accounting Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 08-02-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hans Sterl works as a Accounting Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-02-2021. Hans earned $51,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Mikailah Carr

Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 01-03-2023
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mikailah Carr is a Bookkeeper at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Deanna Herndon

Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 05-23-2022
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Deanna Herndon works as a Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-23-2022. Deanna earned $51,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Chad Clairday

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 09-13-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chad Clairday works as a Mechanic for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-13-2021. Chad earned $51,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Deborah Lawrence

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 10-21-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Deborah Lawrence is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Lisa Ford

Accounting Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 04-29-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lisa Ford works as a Accounting Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-29-2024. Lisa earned $51,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Alexis Angle

Human Resources Generalis/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 01-22-2018
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alexis Angle works as a Human Resources Generalis for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-22-2018. Alexis earned $51,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Felicia Cash

System Information Techni/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 07-26-2020
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Felicia Cash works as a System Information Techni for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-26-2020. Felicia earned $51,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Raymond Robinett

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 06-12-2023
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Raymond Robinett is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-12-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Olivia Woodward

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 03-04-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Olivia Woodward is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-04-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Teresa Allen-Thomey

Accounting Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 02-20-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Teresa Allen-Thomey serves as a Accounting Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Landon Bass

Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 12-06-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Landon Bass holds the role of Surveys Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-06-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,142. Their pay grade is 10.

Sean Brown

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 09-12-2022
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sean Brown works as a Statewide Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-12-2022. Sean earned $51,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Jordyn Walker

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,142
Hire date: 09-20-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jordyn Walker is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-20-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $51,142. They are classified at grade 10.

Gilbert Byrd

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,116

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,116
Hire date: 12-01-2005
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gilbert Byrd is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $51,116. They are classified at grade 09.

Connor Mcdiarmid

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,090

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,090
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Connor Mcdiarmid works as a Senior Intern for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2026. Connor earned $51,090 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Jose Garcia-Avalos

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,064

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,064
Hire date: 10-02-2003
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jose Garcia-Avalos is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $51,064. They are classified at grade 09.

Mary Willis

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,038

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,038
Hire date: 04-22-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mary Willis is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $51,038. They are classified at grade 10.

Jathan Robertson

Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,038

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,038
Hire date: 12-03-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jathan Robertson holds the role of Surveys Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-03-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,038. Their pay grade is 10.

Anthony Flex

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,038

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,038
Hire date: 01-07-2002
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anthony Flex holds the role of Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,038. Their pay grade is 09.

Darren RobersonMay be multiple

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Hire date: 09-06-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Darren Roberson appears in AR Department of Transportation payroll as a Mechanic, with $51,012 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Theodore Mayben

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 09-19-2022
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Theodore Mayben is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-19-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Keaton Tiner

Lead Heavy Bridge Repair/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 03-12-2022
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Keaton Tiner serves as a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-12-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Bobby Wilson

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 05-06-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bobby Wilson works as a Mechanic for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-06-2024. Bobby earned $51,012 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Rachael Bowen

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 11-17-2011
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rachael Bowen holds the role of Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-17-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Courtney Wallace

Legal Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 10-29-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Courtney Wallace holds the role of Legal Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-29-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

William Kearby

Environmental Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 12-16-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, William Kearby serves as a Environmental Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Lydia Dreher

Planning Contract Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 11-04-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lydia Dreher works as a Planning Contract Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-2024. Lydia earned $51,012 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

David Einarson

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 09-27-2022
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, David Einarson serves as a Mechanic within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-27-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Billie Harrell

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 04-14-2015
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Billie Harrell holds the role of Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Charla Brewer

Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 12-04-2017
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charla Brewer holds the role of Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Braden Graddy

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 10-23-2022
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Braden Graddy holds the role of Data Collection Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-23-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Robyn Dunlap

Training Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 06-17-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robyn Dunlap serves as a Training Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-17-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Christina Lane

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$51,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $51,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,012
Hire date: 01-27-2013
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christina Lane holds the role of Data Collection Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-27-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.