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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Brandon Otis

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,634

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,634
Hire date: 06-20-2016
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandon Otis is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-20-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.

Spencer Tapp

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,634

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,634
Hire date: 08-28-2017
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Spencer Tapp is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-28-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.

Rufus Hardin

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,608

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,608
Hire date: 04-16-2005
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Rufus Hardin is a IT Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-16-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $62,608. They are classified at grade I12.

Billy Bass

Cnc Machinist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,608

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,608
Hire date: 06-30-2014
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Billy Bass serves as a Cnc Machinist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,608. They are classified at grade 11.

Kenneth Stevenson

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,582

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,582
Hire date: 08-01-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kenneth Stevenson serves as a Sign Crew Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-01-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,582. They are classified at grade 13.

Jarred Reed

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,582

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,582
Hire date: 06-03-2020
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jarred Reed is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-03-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $62,582. They are classified at grade 13.

Curtis Hamilton

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,582

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,582
Hire date: 01-15-2009
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Curtis Hamilton works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-15-2009. Curtis earned $62,582 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Lendal Williams

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,556

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,556
Hire date: 05-14-2009
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Lendal Williams works as a Sign Crew Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-14-2009. Lendal earned $62,556 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Rodney Barnett

Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,530

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,530
Hire date: 09-02-2004
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Rodney Barnett holds the role of Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-02-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,530. Their pay grade is 11.

James Koontz

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,530

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,530
Hire date: 12-07-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Koontz serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-07-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,530. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Harper

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,530

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,530
Hire date: 08-25-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Harper is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-25-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $62,530. They are classified at grade 13.

Josh Tarry

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,530

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,530
Hire date: 07-25-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Josh Tarry holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-25-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,530. Their pay grade is 13.

Kyle Gaskin

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 08-29-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kyle Gaskin serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-29-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Jared Prescott

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 12-04-2017
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jared Prescott is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-04-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Chad Ellis

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 11-16-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chad Ellis is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-16-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Jacob Varner

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 09-16-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jacob Varner serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-16-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

James Jones

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 10-25-2021
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Jones works as a Shop Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-25-2021. James earned $62,504 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Tanner Cook

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 09-05-2017
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tanner Cook serves as a Adv Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-05-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Ruth Berryhill

Writer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 04-22-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ruth Berryhill is a Writer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Kourtney Hall

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 12-17-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kourtney Hall is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-17-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Roderick Carr

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 10-17-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Roderick Carr works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-17-2013. Roderick earned $62,504 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Megan Fuller

Chemist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 11-15-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Megan Fuller is a Chemist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-15-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $62,504. They are classified at grade 11.

Michael Parker

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 09-18-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Michael Parker serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-18-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher West

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,504

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,504
Hire date: 09-19-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Christopher West serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-19-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,504. They are classified at grade 13.

Martez Wilkins

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,478

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,478
Hire date: 08-17-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Martez Wilkins works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-17-2015. Martez earned $62,478 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jessica Gramlich

Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,452

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,452
Hire date: 12-21-2001
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jessica Gramlich serves as a Bookkeeper within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-21-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,452. They are classified at grade 10.

Joshua Nash

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,452

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,452
Hire date: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Nash holds the role of Engineering Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,452. Their pay grade is 11.

Carmen Pruitt

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,452

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,452
Hire date: 12-27-2007
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Carmen Pruitt is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $62,452. They are classified at grade 10.

Brandon Jones

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,400

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Hire date: 10-19-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandon Jones works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-19-2006. Brandon earned $62,400 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Bryson Marks

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,400

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Hire date: 02-16-2022
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryson Marks is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-16-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $62,400. They are classified at grade 13.

Justin Robertson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,400

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Hire date: 02-16-2012
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Robertson holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-16-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,400. Their pay grade is 13.

Joshua Smith

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,374

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,374
Hire date: 02-25-2008
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Smith works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-25-2008. Joshua earned $62,374 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Robert Berry

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,374

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,374
Hire date: 09-02-1999
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Berry holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-02-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,374. Their pay grade is 11.

Kelly Bullock

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,374

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,374
Hire date: 06-20-2016
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelly Bullock works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-20-2016. Kelly earned $62,374 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kyle Jones

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,374

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,374
Hire date: 08-10-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kyle Jones serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-10-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,374. They are classified at grade 13.

Jeremy O'Dell

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,374

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,374
Hire date: 02-22-2017
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy O'Dell holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-22-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,374. Their pay grade is 13.

Brandi Davis

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,348

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,348
Hire date: 02-09-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brandi Davis serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-09-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,348. They are classified at grade 13.

Herman Ealy

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,348

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,348
Hire date: 01-19-2021
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Herman Ealy is a IT Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-19-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $62,348. They are classified at grade I12.

Mark Jaeger

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,322

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,322
Hire date: 12-03-2018
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Mark Jaeger serves as a Geospatial Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-03-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,322. They are classified at grade I12.

Jerry Cullins

Ahp Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,296

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,296
Hire date: 06-24-2004
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jerry Cullins works as a Ahp Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-24-2004. Jerry earned $62,296 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.