Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

Agency file

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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Jacob Shaw

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 02-26-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacob Shaw holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Cade Phillips

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 09-28-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cade Phillips serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Michael Mcilvoy

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 01-22-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Michael Mcilvoy works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-22-2020. Michael earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

William Smith

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 01-09-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

William Smith works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-09-2017. William earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

David King

Ferry Boat Pilot/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 10-02-2006
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

David King holds the role of Ferry Boat Pilot at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-02-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

David Hunter

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 11-18-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, David Hunter serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-18-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Roland Bettis

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 06-03-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Roland Bettis holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-03-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Jason Hodge

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 04-24-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Hodge is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-24-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

John Whitehead

Tractor Trailer Driver/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

John Whitehead is a Tractor Trailer Driver at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $47,892. They are classified at grade 08.

Brian Hampton

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 06-04-2012
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brian Hampton serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-04-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Jason Ragland

Lead Storeroom Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 10-16-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Jason Ragland works as a Lead Storeroom Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2019. Jason earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Joseph Edwards

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 03-10-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Edwards holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-10-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Matthew Mccabe

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 03-13-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Mccabe works as a Adv Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-13-2023. Matthew earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Dustin Leonard

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 12-12-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dustin Leonard holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

James Jordan

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 10-01-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Jordan works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-01-2018. James earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Bradley Runyan

District Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 08-17-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bradley Runyan holds the role of District Surveys Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-17-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Albert Brock

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 04-25-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Albert Brock holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-25-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Anthony King

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 07-08-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Anthony King serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-08-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Aliyah Armstrong

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 05-18-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Aliyah Armstrong holds the role of Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 05.

Philip Duvall

Welder/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 11-06-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Philip Duvall works as a Welder for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-06-2023. Philip earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Lucas Tuttle

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 03-25-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lucas Tuttle holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-25-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Kristoffer Baxter

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 08-30-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kristoffer Baxter holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-30-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Devin Dollar

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 08-20-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Devin Dollar holds the role of Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-20-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Dustin Heiskill

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 08-09-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dustin Heiskill serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-09-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Aaron Darrall

Lead Storeroom Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 09-30-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Darrall holds the role of Lead Storeroom Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Dalton Ennis

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 10-19-2012
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dalton Ennis serves as a Lead Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-19-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Caleb Phipps

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 04-01-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Caleb Phipps serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-01-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Austin Williamson

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 03-22-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Austin Williamson serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-22-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Collin Mccullough

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 07-17-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Collin Mccullough holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,892. Their pay grade is 09.

Blake Goodman

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 02-08-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Blake Goodman is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Gage Evans

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 02-08-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gage Evans is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Matthew Holt

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 01-04-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Holt works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2016. Matthew earned $47,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Dean Buckner

Senior Communications Ope/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 04-10-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dean Buckner serves as a Senior Communications Ope within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-10-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Donnie Hampton

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,892

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,892
Hire date: 08-21-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Donnie Hampton serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,892. They are classified at grade 09.

Kathy Chesser

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,866

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,866
Hire date: 05-18-1997
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kathy Chesser works as a Adv Area Hq Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-1997. Kathy earned $47,866 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Paul Deitrich

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,840

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,840
Hire date: 08-20-2007
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paul Deitrich is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-20-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $47,840. They are classified at grade 09.

Dexter Downs

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,840

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,840
Hire date: 05-19-2005
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dexter Downs holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-19-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,840. Their pay grade is 09.

Chase Wells

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,840

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,840
Hire date: 07-12-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Chase Wells serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-12-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,840. They are classified at grade 09.

Robert CollinsMay be multiple

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Hire date: 09-11-2017
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Collins appears in AR Department of Transportation payroll as a Maintenance Specialist, with $47,788 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

James Johnson

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $47,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,788
Hire date: 05-09-2013
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Johnson holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-09-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,788. Their pay grade is 09.