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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Joey Dunigan

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,270

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,270
Hire date: 09-18-2003
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joey Dunigan holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-18-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,270. Their pay grade is 13.

Clark Hill

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,244

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,244
Hire date: 06-09-2005
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Clark Hill works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2005. Clark earned $62,244 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Walters

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,192

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,192
Hire date: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Michael Walters serves as a IT Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,192. They are classified at grade I12.

James Moore

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,166

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,166
Hire date: 10-29-2009
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

James Moore holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-29-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,166. Their pay grade is 12.

Cara Smith

Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,166

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,166
Hire date: 03-23-1996
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Cara Smith holds the role of Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-23-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,166. Their pay grade is 10.

Steven Brzeski

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,140

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,140
Hire date: 11-13-2017
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Steven Brzeski is a Shop Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-13-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $62,140. They are classified at grade 13.

Stephanie Buck

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,114

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,114
Hire date: 06-23-2005
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Stephanie Buck works as a Storeroom Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-23-2005. Stephanie earned $62,114 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Edward Monette

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,062

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,062
Hire date: 12-11-2001
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Edward Monette holds the role of Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-11-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,062. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Dunaway

HR Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,036

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,036
Hire date: 01-17-2023
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Michael Dunaway holds the role of HR Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-17-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,036. Their pay grade is 12.

Ryan Lovell

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,010

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $62,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,010
Hire date: 05-14-2001
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Ryan Lovell holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-14-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,010. Their pay grade is 11.

Raynard Heaggans

Beautification Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,906

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,906
Hire date: 08-17-2009
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Raynard Heaggans holds the role of Beautification Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-17-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,906. Their pay grade is 12.

Kelly Reddick

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,906

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,906
Hire date: 06-30-2002
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelly Reddick works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-30-2002. Kelly earned $61,906 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

John Sullivan

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,906

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,906
Hire date: 07-07-2000
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John Sullivan serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,906. They are classified at grade 11.

Jimmy Skinner

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,750

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,750
Hire date: 02-20-2011
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jimmy Skinner works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-20-2011. Jimmy earned $61,750 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Brandon Scott

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,750

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,750
Hire date: 10-31-2016
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandon Scott holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-31-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,750. Their pay grade is 12.

Patricia Fletcher-Kester

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,724

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,724
Hire date: 10-28-1998
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patricia Fletcher-Kester is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-28-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $61,724. They are classified at grade 10.

Gregory James

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,724

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,724
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gregory James serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,724. They are classified at grade 13.

Gator Denis

Lead Data Coll Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,698

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,698
Hire date: 02-18-2001
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gator Denis serves as a Lead Data Coll Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,698. They are classified at grade 12.

Chad Foster

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,646

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,646
Hire date: 09-25-2006
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chad Foster is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $61,646. They are classified at grade 11.

Ernest Smith

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,620

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,620
Hire date: 01-06-2014
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ernest Smith works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2014. Ernest earned $61,620 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Shelly Howard

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,594

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,594
Hire date: 07-29-2013
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shelly Howard works as a Adv Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-29-2013. Shelly earned $61,594 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Kaitlin Worley

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,594

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,594
Hire date: 04-14-2025
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kaitlin Worley is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-14-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $61,594. They are classified at grade 13.

Diane Barsotti

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,594

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,594
Hire date: 03-02-2020
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Diane Barsotti works as a Row Acquisition Agent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-02-2020. Diane earned $61,594 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Jesse Toms

Cultural Resources Specia/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,490

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,490
Hire date: 01-27-2014
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jesse Toms works as a Cultural Resources Specia for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-27-2014. Jesse earned $61,490 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Kathryn Bryles

Cultural Resources Specia/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,490

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,490
Hire date: 12-12-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kathryn Bryles holds the role of Cultural Resources Specia at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,490. Their pay grade is 12.

Sandra Vaughan

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,490

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,490
Hire date: 02-17-2011
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sandra Vaughan serves as a Administrative Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-17-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,490. They are classified at grade 10.

Brook Hively

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,464

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,464
Hire date: 07-04-2003
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brook Hively holds the role of Storeroom Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-04-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,464. Their pay grade is 12.

Shenika Wymes

Purchasing Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,464

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,464
Hire date: 12-06-2003
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Shenika Wymes serves as a Purchasing Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-06-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,464. They are classified at grade 12.

Keyma Thompson

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,438

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,438
Hire date: 05-27-2019
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Keyma Thompson is a Row Acquisition Agent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-27-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $61,438. They are classified at grade 12.

Angela Davis

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,386

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,386
Hire date: 02-29-2016
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Angela Davis works as a Adv Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-29-2016. Angela earned $61,386 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Scott Greenhaw

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,334

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,334
Hire date: 07-03-2004
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Scott Greenhaw holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-03-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,334. Their pay grade is 11.

Jason Wilhelmi

Cultural Resources Specia/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,308

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,308
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Wilhelmi is a Cultural Resources Specia at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-30-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $61,308. They are classified at grade 12.

Kyle Chandler

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,282

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,282
Hire date: 08-01-2021
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kyle Chandler serves as a Engineering Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-01-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,282. They are classified at grade 11.

Stephen Franklin

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 12-16-2010
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephen Franklin works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-16-2010. Stephen earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Nicholas Rosten

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 02-18-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nicholas Rosten works as a Adv Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-18-2013. Nicholas earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Tabitha Logue

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 07-05-2022
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tabitha Logue works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-05-2022. Tabitha earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Ajay Anderson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 06-11-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ajay Anderson holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-11-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,256. Their pay grade is 13.

Kevin Luthringer

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 07-07-2025
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kevin Luthringer serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,256. They are classified at grade 13.

Austin Crain

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 05-25-2016
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Austin Crain is a Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-25-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $61,256. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Jeffus

Assistant Maintenance Sup/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $61,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,256
Hire date: 01-20-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Jeffus works as a Assistant Maintenance Sup for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2019. Thomas earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.