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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Cindy Grisham

Safety Information Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,872

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,872
Hire date: 01-24-2015
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cindy Grisham works as a Safety Information Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-24-2015. Cindy earned $66,872 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Tanesa Kassa

Adv Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,872

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,872
Hire date: 05-24-2021
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Tanesa Kassa holds the role of Adv Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-24-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,872. Their pay grade is 14.

Rashauna Trigg

Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,872

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,872
Hire date: 02-24-2025
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Rashauna Trigg holds the role of Accountant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-24-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,872. Their pay grade is 14.

Elaine English

Lead Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,872

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,872
Hire date: 02-18-2017
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Elaine English holds the role of Lead Utilities Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-18-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,872. Their pay grade is 14.

Jazmine Kumpe

Employee Rel Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,872

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,872
Hire date: 06-27-2022
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Jazmine Kumpe holds the role of Employee Rel Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-27-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,872. Their pay grade is 14.

Anthony James

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,846

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,846
Hire date: 04-18-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anthony James is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-18-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $66,846. They are classified at grade 13.

Scott Sexton

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,846

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,846
Hire date: 03-30-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Scott Sexton serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-30-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,846. They are classified at grade 13.

Charles Patterson

Workforce Development Coo/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,846

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,846
Hire date: 02-13-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Charles Patterson holds the role of Workforce Development Coo at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-13-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,846. Their pay grade is 14.

Mike Lyon

Photogrammetry Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,846

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,846
Hire date: 04-02-1996
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mike Lyon is a Photogrammetry Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-02-1996. 2026 total compensation came to $66,846. They are classified at grade 12.

Bryan Duncan

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,846

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,846
Hire date: 12-22-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Bryan Duncan holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-22-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,846. Their pay grade is 13.

George Lee

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,794

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,794
Hire date: 09-05-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

George Lee is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-05-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $66,794. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Rackley

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,768

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,768
Hire date: 07-03-2003
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Rackley holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-03-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,768. Their pay grade is 13.

Willie Mccord

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,768

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,768
Hire date: 02-06-1992
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Willie Mccord works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-06-1992. Willie earned $66,768 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Amy Croy

Assistant Tmc Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,742

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,742
Hire date: 08-06-2012
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amy Croy is a Assistant Tmc Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-06-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $66,742. They are classified at grade 13.

Mary Mason

Staff Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,716

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,716
Hire date: 01-08-2023
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mary Mason works as a Staff Auditor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-08-2023. Mary earned $66,716 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Barbara Pierce

Staff Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,716

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,716
Hire date: 01-02-2003
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Barbara Pierce serves as a Staff Auditor within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,716. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeremy Cousins

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,638

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,638
Hire date: 09-28-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Cousins is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $66,638. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Cole

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,612

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,612
Hire date: 05-02-2022
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Cole works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-02-2022. Thomas earned $66,612 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Walton Fulks

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,534

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,534
Hire date: 04-13-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Walton Fulks holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-13-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,534. Their pay grade is 13.

Jacki Whisnant

HR Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,534

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,534
Hire date: 04-06-2019
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacki Whisnant works as a HR Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-06-2019. Jacki earned $66,534 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Carrie Chudy

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,534

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,534
Hire date: 07-08-2002
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Carrie Chudy serves as a Adv Resident Office Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-08-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,534. They are classified at grade 12.

Kelley Fields

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,482

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,482
Hire date: 04-13-1995
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelley Fields works as a Its Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-13-1995. Kelley earned $66,482 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

James Wright

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,456

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,456
Hire date: 11-16-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Wright serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-16-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,456. They are classified at grade 13.

Rick Watson

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,430

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,430
Hire date: 10-18-1990
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rick Watson works as a Storeroom Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-18-1990. Rick earned $66,430 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ronnie Brewer

Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,378

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,378
Hire date: 05-18-2000
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ronnie Brewer works as a Designer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-2000. Ronnie earned $66,378 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Robin Russell

Maintenance Services Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,352

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,352
Hire date: 08-03-2010
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robin Russell is a Maintenance Services Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-03-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $66,352. They are classified at grade 12.

Ryan Snead

Chemist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,326

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,326
Hire date: 10-19-2015
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ryan Snead works as a Chemist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-19-2015. Ryan earned $66,326 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Mark Adams

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,274

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,274
Hire date: 01-03-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mark Adams works as a Adv Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2014. Mark earned $66,274 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Bryan Wilburn

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,222

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,222
Hire date: 12-06-2010
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryan Wilburn works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-06-2010. Bryan earned $66,222 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kevin Seals

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,222

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,222
Hire date: 05-28-2009
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Seals works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-28-2009. Kevin earned $66,222 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Manjula Ramancha

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,170

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,170
Hire date: 09-23-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Manjula Ramancha holds the role of Engineering Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-23-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,170. Their pay grade is 11.

Eric Tice

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,092

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,092
Hire date: 08-29-2016
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eric Tice holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-29-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,092. Their pay grade is 13.

Timothy Mccourt

Advanced Graphic Design S/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,092

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $66,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,092
Hire date: 12-05-2022
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Mccourt serves as a Advanced Graphic Design S within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-05-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,092. They are classified at grade 14.

Keenan James

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,988

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,988
Hire date: 02-26-2009
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Keenan James holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,988. Their pay grade is 13.

Rebecca White

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,962

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,962
Hire date: 05-07-2018
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rebecca White is a Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-07-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $65,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Tra'Leon Williams

Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,910

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,910
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tra'Leon Williams holds the role of Accountant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-02-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,910. Their pay grade is 14.

Lacey Kanipe-Marsh

Administrative Officer II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,910

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,910
Hire date: 11-06-2023
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lacey Kanipe-Marsh serves as a Administrative Officer II within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-06-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,910. They are classified at grade 14.

Debora Greene

Closing Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,910

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,910
Hire date: 03-31-2025
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Debora Greene serves as a Closing Agent within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-31-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,910. They are classified at grade 14.

Shawn Vergason

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,806

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,806
Hire date: 12-15-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shawn Vergason works as a Adv Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-15-2014. Shawn earned $65,806 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Aaron Vanderzwalm

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,754

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,754
Hire date: 07-28-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Vanderzwalm holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-28-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,754. Their pay grade is 13.