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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Michael Foster

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: 03-23-2000
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Foster holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-23-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,754. Their pay grade is 13.

Mohamed Aly

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,676

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,676
Hire date: 05-14-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mohamed Aly is a Engineering Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-14-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $65,676. They are classified at grade 11.

Kelli Mathews

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,598

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,598
Hire date: 07-14-2004
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelli Mathews works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-14-2004. Kelli earned $65,598 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Boren

Senior Health and Safety Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 10-25-2016
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Boren works as a Senior Health and Safety Offr for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-25-2016. Christopher earned $65,546 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Micah Hulett

Purchasing Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 01-22-2016
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Micah Hulett is a Purchasing Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Joseph Popplewell

Advanced Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 10-06-2025
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joseph Popplewell serves as a Advanced Designer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-06-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Robyn Taylor

Administrative Officer II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 06-29-2026
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robyn Taylor is a Administrative Officer II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-29-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Kaylie Noll

Workforce Development Coo/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 05-05-2025
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kaylie Noll is a Workforce Development Coo at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-05-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Johnathon Chamberlain

Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 04-01-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Johnathon Chamberlain works as a Surveys Crew Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2019. Johnathon earned $65,546 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Heather Williams

Talent Acquisition Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 10-15-2018
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Heather Williams holds the role of Talent Acquisition Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-15-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,546. Their pay grade is 14.

Angela Fry

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 11-01-2008
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Angela Fry works as a Office Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2008. Angela earned $65,546 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Rebekkah Hogan-Welsh

Lead Relocation Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 02-18-2023
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rebekkah Hogan-Welsh is a Lead Relocation Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Elizabeth Roberts

Lead Row Billing Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 01-08-2020
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Elizabeth Roberts is a Lead Row Billing Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-08-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Lisa Garner

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 07-25-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lisa Garner holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-25-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,546. Their pay grade is 14.

Rex Fletcher

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,520

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,520
Hire date: 12-29-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rex Fletcher holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,520. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Mccord

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,494

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,494
Hire date: 04-21-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Mccord holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-21-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,494. Their pay grade is 13.

Billy Horne

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,442

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,442
Hire date: 11-19-2001
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Billy Horne holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-19-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,442. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Meek

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,416

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,416
Hire date: 04-12-2021
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jonathan Meek holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-12-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,416. Their pay grade is 13.

Byron Bristow

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,364

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,364
Hire date: 11-20-2003
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Byron Bristow holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-20-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,364. Their pay grade is 12.

Aaron Morris

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,338

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,338
Hire date: 06-10-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Morris works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-10-2013. Aaron earned $65,338 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Brandy Campbell

Beautification Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,286

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,286
Hire date: 07-26-1999
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandy Campbell is a Beautification Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-26-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $65,286. They are classified at grade 12.

Tyler Lincks

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,286

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,286
Hire date: 12-19-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tyler Lincks holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-19-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,286. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Crumley

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,286

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,286
Hire date: 07-21-1997
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Crumley works as a Sign Crew Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-21-1997. Michael earned $65,286 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Morgan

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,234

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,234
Hire date: 03-07-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Morgan works as a Adv Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2011. Daniel earned $65,234 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jim Hopkins

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,234

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,234
Hire date: 12-21-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jim Hopkins holds the role of Sign Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-21-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,234. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeremy Ford

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,234

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $65,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,234
Hire date: 02-23-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Ford is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-23-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $65,234. They are classified at grade 13.