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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Joaquin Ledezma

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,812

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,812
Hire date: 08-21-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joaquin Ledezma is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $45,812. They are classified at grade 07.

Heath Forgey

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,812

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,812
Hire date: 12-07-2020
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Heath Forgey serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-07-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,812. They are classified at grade 07.

Justin Demuynck

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,812

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,812
Hire date: 11-13-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Demuynck holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-13-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,812. Their pay grade is 07.

Charles Childs

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 10-06-2005
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Childs works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2005. Charles earned $45,760 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Anja Stokes

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,760

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,760
Hire date: 09-02-2004
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Anja Stokes serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-02-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760. They are classified at grade 07.

Vada Hopper

HR Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,734

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,734
Hire date: 08-11-2010
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Vada Hopper is a HR Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-11-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $45,734. They are classified at grade 08.

Brandon Isom

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 06-21-2021
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brandon Isom serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-21-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Cooper Ferguson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 05-10-2021
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cooper Ferguson is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-10-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $45,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Matthew Talbot

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 06-14-2021
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Matthew Talbot serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-14-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Nick Patterson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nick Patterson serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Geoffrey Springer

Office Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 12-13-2015
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Geoffrey Springer works as a Office Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-13-2015. Geoffrey earned $45,708 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Grant Larkins

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 09-05-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Grant Larkins serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-05-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Matthew Harris

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 05-22-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Harris holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-22-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,708. Their pay grade is 07.

Kolten Humphrey

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,708
Hire date: 01-08-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kolten Humphrey is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-08-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $45,708. They are classified at grade 07.

Martin Lovelace-Chandler

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 01-25-2021
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Martin Lovelace-Chandler works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-25-2021. Martin earned $45,604 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Charles Ivy

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 04-10-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Ivy works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2022. Charles earned $45,604 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

John Ulbrich

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 12-04-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Ulbrich holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,604. Their pay grade is 07.

Alberto Machado

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 12-19-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Alberto Machado serves as a Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-19-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,604. They are classified at grade 07.

Michael Smith

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 09-12-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Smith is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-12-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $45,604. They are classified at grade 07.

Rylan Tovar

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 02-20-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rylan Tovar works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-20-2024. Rylan earned $45,604 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Braylon Langston

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 03-25-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Braylon Langston works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-25-2024. Braylon earned $45,604 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Amanda Dorrough

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 11-20-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amanda Dorrough holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-20-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,604. Their pay grade is 07.

Jeffrey Studenberg

Area Hq Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 06-24-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffrey Studenberg works as a Area Hq Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-24-2024. Jeffrey earned $45,604 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Terry Skaggs

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 07-18-2016
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Skaggs holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,604. Their pay grade is 07.

Samuel Skaggs

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 12-04-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samuel Skaggs holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,604. Their pay grade is 07.

Craig Campbell

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 09-20-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Craig Campbell holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,604. Their pay grade is 07.

Jeramie Rice

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,552

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,552
Hire date: 09-18-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeramie Rice serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-18-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,552. They are classified at grade 07.

Johnny Williams

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,526

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,526
Hire date: 04-29-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Johnny Williams is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-29-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $45,526. They are classified at grade 07.

Robert Sheldon

Skills Trade Apprentice/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,526

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,526
Hire date: 08-03-2006
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Sheldon works as a Skills Trade Apprentice for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-03-2006. Robert earned $45,526 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Joseph Rogers

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,526

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,526
Hire date: 04-05-2007
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Rogers works as a Adv Area Hq Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-05-2007. Joseph earned $45,526 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Aron Dentmon

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,526

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,526
Hire date: 05-06-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aron Dentmon holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-06-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,526. Their pay grade is 07.

Demahni Allen

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,526

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,526
Hire date: 04-15-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Demahni Allen serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-15-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,526. They are classified at grade 07.

Shey Cope

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,500

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,500
Hire date: 06-26-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shey Cope works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2023. Shey earned $45,500 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Shelly Troutman

Office Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,500

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,500
Hire date: 08-27-2009
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Shelly Troutman serves as a Office Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-27-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,500. They are classified at grade 08.

Austin Johnson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,500

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,500
Hire date: 06-13-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Austin Johnson works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2022. Austin earned $45,500 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Terry Roark

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,500

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,500
Hire date: 05-15-2009
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Roark is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $45,500. They are classified at grade 07.

Daniel Hayes

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,500

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,500
Hire date: 09-11-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel Hayes serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-11-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,500. They are classified at grade 07.

Tristen Mcclanahan

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,448

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,448
Hire date: 09-03-2024
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tristen Mcclanahan holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-03-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,448. Their pay grade is 07.

Christopher Hill

Tractor Trailer Driver/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,396

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,396
Hire date: 02-06-2010
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Hill is a Tractor Trailer Driver at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-06-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $45,396. They are classified at grade 08.

Jeremy Ganes

Lead Station Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$45,396

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $45,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,396
Hire date: 12-19-2011
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Ganes works as a Lead Station Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-19-2011. Jeremy earned $45,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.