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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Jaonna Jordan

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: 07-02-2018
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jaonna Jordan serves as a Administrative Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-02-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Elijiah Lambert

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: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Elijiah Lambert holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-12-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Dawson Snyder

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: 11-02-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Dawson Snyder is a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Caleb Allbritton

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: 04-01-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Caleb Allbritton is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-01-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Zachary Hitt

Bookkeeper/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: 08-27-2018
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Zachary Hitt is a Bookkeeper at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-27-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Jonathon Cato

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: 11-18-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jonathon Cato is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-18-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Mark Englerth

Data Collection Technicia/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: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mark Englerth works as a Data Collection Technicia for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-18-2025. Mark earned $51,012 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Lucas Crosby

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: 10-21-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lucas Crosby is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Cody Bettis

Row Plans Designer/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: 10-07-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cody Bettis serves as a Row Plans Designer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-07-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Leslie Beckham

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: 02-10-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Leslie Beckham is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-10-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Brandy Tucker

Bookkeeper/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: 05-07-2016
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Brandy Tucker holds the role of Bookkeeper at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-07-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Tahkodah Harmon

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: 03-29-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tahkodah Harmon holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-29-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Zoe Eudy-Hill

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: 04-09-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zoe Eudy-Hill works as a Environmental Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-09-2024. Zoe earned $51,012 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Christopher Meeks

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: 06-26-2023
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Meeks holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Patrick Hayley

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: 03-04-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patrick Hayley holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-04-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Steven Ward

Surveys 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: 05-10-2021
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Steven Ward works as a Surveys Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-10-2021. Steven earned $51,012 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Zachary Ray

Research 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: 06-10-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Ray is a Research Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-10-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $51,012. They are classified at grade 10.

Tylor Clariday

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: 12-04-2023
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tylor Clariday works as a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2023. Tylor earned $51,012 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Mario Jacobs

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: 02-24-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mario Jacobs holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-24-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,012. Their pay grade is 10.

Jacob Wallace

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,986

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,986
Hire date: 12-27-2016
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacob Wallace is a Statewide Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $50,986. They are classified at grade 10.

Randy Murray

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,960
Hire date: 01-16-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randy Murray is a Statewide Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-16-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960. They are classified at grade 10.

Richard Caudell

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,960
Hire date: 12-06-2020
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Caudell holds the role of Statewide Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-06-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960. Their pay grade is 10.

Christi Speer

Lead Storeroom Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,960
Hire date: 02-09-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christi Speer holds the role of Lead Storeroom Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-09-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960. Their pay grade is 09.

Patricia Henn

Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,960
Hire date: 04-25-2022
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patricia Henn holds the role of Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-25-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960. Their pay grade is 10.

Fredrick Livingston

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,960
Hire date: 12-10-2012
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Fredrick Livingston holds the role of Statewide Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-10-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960. Their pay grade is 10.

Ricardo Ante

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,960
Hire date: 01-21-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ricardo Ante is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-21-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960. They are classified at grade 10.

Kim Fryar

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,934

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,934
Hire date: 07-07-1997
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kim Fryar works as a Adv Area Hq Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-07-1997. Kim earned $50,934 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Nicholas Epps

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,934

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,934
Hire date: 01-13-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nicholas Epps is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-13-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $50,934. They are classified at grade 09.

Mary Rodgers

IT Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,908

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,908
Hire date: 04-15-2013
Pay grade: I10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Mary Rodgers serves as a IT Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-15-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,908. They are classified at grade I10.

Levi Cook

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,908

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,908
Hire date: 08-07-2023
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Levi Cook works as a Statewide Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-07-2023. Levi earned $50,908 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Valarie Allen

Human Resources Generalis/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,908

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,908
Hire date: 07-17-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Valarie Allen serves as a Human Resources Generalis within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-17-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,908. They are classified at grade 10.

Melisa Alvers

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,908

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,908
Hire date: 01-02-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Melisa Alvers serves as a Administrative Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,908. They are classified at grade 10.

Shawna Meadows

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,908

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,908
Hire date: 01-11-2016
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Shawna Meadows serves as a Administrative Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-11-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,908. They are classified at grade 10.

Marilyn Hembry

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,908

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,908
Hire date: 12-22-2011
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Marilyn Hembry works as a Adv Area Hq Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-22-2011. Marilyn earned $50,908 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Ronnie Abbott

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,882

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,882
Hire date: 10-16-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ronnie Abbott is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-16-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $50,882. They are classified at grade 09.

Jackson Tillman

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,882

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,882
Hire date: 04-08-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jackson Tillman is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-08-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $50,882. They are classified at grade 09.

Emmanuel Martinez

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,882

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,882
Hire date: 11-06-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Emmanuel Martinez works as a Lead Bridge Repairer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-06-2023. Emmanuel earned $50,882 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Michelle Ross

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,882

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,882
Hire date: 02-03-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michelle Ross is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-03-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $50,882. They are classified at grade 09.

Seth Curry

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,882

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,882
Hire date: 04-01-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Seth Curry holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,882. Their pay grade is 09.

Esteban Vega

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,882

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $50,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,882
Hire date: 11-14-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Esteban Vega holds the role of Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-14-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,882. Their pay grade is 09.