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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Jared Shinn

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,592

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,592
Hire date: 07-25-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jared Shinn holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-25-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,592. Their pay grade is 15.

Lisa Beaver

Senior Human Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,514

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,514
Hire date: 04-22-2022
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Lisa Beaver holds the role of Senior Human Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-22-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,514. Their pay grade is 14.

Laura Wentz

Community Relations Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,488

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,488
Hire date: 06-26-1992
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Laura Wentz is a Community Relations Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $72,488. They are classified at grade 14.

Jasmine Spear

Staff Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,488

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,488
Hire date: 09-11-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Jasmine Spear holds the role of Staff Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-11-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,488. Their pay grade is 14.

Amos O'Connor

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,462

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,462
Hire date: 07-23-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Amos O'Connor serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-23-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,462. They are classified at grade 13.

Mitchell Aday

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,384

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,384
Hire date: 10-03-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Mitchell Aday is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-03-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $72,384. They are classified at grade 13.

Meredith Whittle

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,358

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,358
Hire date: 11-05-2007
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Meredith Whittle holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-05-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,358. Their pay grade is 14.

Katharine Gilbertson

Property Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,332

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,332
Hire date: 12-18-2017
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Katharine Gilbertson works as a Property Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2017. Katharine earned $72,332 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Hunter

Transportation Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,332

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,332
Hire date: 10-18-2018
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Robert Hunter holds the role of Transportation Planner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-18-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,332. Their pay grade is 14.

Carter Davis

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,332

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,332
Hire date: 01-20-2016
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Carter Davis holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,332. Their pay grade is 14.

Phillip Brady

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,280

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,280
Hire date: 03-21-2016
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Phillip Brady works as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2016. Phillip earned $72,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Joshua Phillips

Traffic Investigator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,228

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,228
Hire date: 11-01-2002
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Joshua Phillips holds the role of Traffic Investigator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,228. Their pay grade is 14.

Jacob Sant

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,202

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,202
Hire date: 03-30-2015
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jacob Sant holds the role of Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-30-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,202. Their pay grade is 15.

Kenneth Jackson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,150

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,150
Hire date: 06-20-1996
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Jackson works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-20-1996. Kenneth earned $72,150 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Denise Powell

Digital Content Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,150

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,150
Hire date: 01-23-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Denise Powell serves as a Digital Content Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,150. They are classified at grade 13.

Chris Hendricks

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,098

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,098
Hire date: 11-02-1999
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chris Hendricks is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $72,098. They are classified at grade 15.

Jermy Purifoy

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,072

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,072
Hire date: 08-18-1999
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jermy Purifoy is a Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-18-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $72,072. They are classified at grade 13.

Rodney Catlett

Laboratory Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,020

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $72,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,020
Hire date: 12-04-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Rodney Catlett works as a Laboratory Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2002. Rodney earned $72,020 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Keyshawn Pittman

Hbm Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,968

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,968
Hire date: 10-16-2017
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Keyshawn Pittman works as a Hbm Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2017. Keyshawn earned $71,968 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeffery Foreman

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,968

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,968
Hire date: 10-25-2012
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Jeffery Foreman holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-25-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,968. Their pay grade is 15.

Kara Robinson

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,942

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,942
Hire date: 10-04-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kara Robinson holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-04-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,942. Their pay grade is 13.

Renee Hill

Adv Mcs Data Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,942

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,942
Hire date: 09-12-1994
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Renee Hill holds the role of Adv Mcs Data Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-12-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,942. Their pay grade is 12.

Jon Jones

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,864

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,864
Hire date: 05-18-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jon Jones holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,864. Their pay grade is 13.

Jonathan Holland

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,838

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,838
Hire date: 07-08-2004
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Holland serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-08-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,838. They are classified at grade 13.

Ernie Jewell

Hbm Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,812

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,812
Hire date: 10-06-2008
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ernie Jewell holds the role of Hbm Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,812. Their pay grade is 15.

Shane Rothenberger

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 08-06-2008
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Shane Rothenberger serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-06-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.

Billy Richey

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 04-21-2008
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Billy Richey works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-21-2008. Billy earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Joey Barnett

Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 04-08-2015
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joey Barnett serves as a Special Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-08-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.

Donald Green

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 02-04-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Donald Green serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-04-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeremy Launius

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 09-18-2014
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Launius works as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-18-2014. Jeremy earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Daniel Karr

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 01-23-2006
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Karr works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2006. Daniel earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Blake Jackson

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 11-15-2010
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Blake Jackson serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-15-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.

Jonathan Keaton

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 11-02-2017
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Keaton serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.

Justyn Harper

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 03-21-2016
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justyn Harper holds the role of Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,786. Their pay grade is 15.

Ricky Cummings

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 04-11-2002
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ricky Cummings serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-11-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.

Doyle Bowlin

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 09-06-2011
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Doyle Bowlin holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-06-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,786. Their pay grade is 15.

Frank Burchfield

Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 08-25-2016
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Frank Burchfield works as a Sealing Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-25-2016. Frank earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Megan Mrdja

Lead System Information Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,786
Hire date: 12-23-2008
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Megan Mrdja is a Lead System Information Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-23-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $71,786. They are classified at grade 12.

Matthew Williams

Utilities Inspection Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,708
Hire date: 12-02-2013
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Williams is a Utilities Inspection Coor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-02-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $71,708. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Mcclanahan

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,682

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $71,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,682
Hire date: 05-13-2004
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mark Mcclanahan holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-13-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,682. Their pay grade is 13.