Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Accountant/AR Department of Transportation
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Toyia Smith holds the role of Accountant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-17-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,444. Their pay grade is 14.
Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Floyd Haley is a Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-1996. 2026 total compensation came to $80,392. They are classified at grade 15.
Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation
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James Caldwell is a Adv District Permit Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1987. 2026 total compensation came to $80,210. They are classified at grade 14.
Adv Photogrammetry Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Valarie Nichols is a Adv Photogrammetry Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $80,184. They are classified at grade 14.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Anthony Cossey serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-13-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,158. They are classified at grade 13.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Dustin Tugwell works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-23-2009. Dustin earned $80,158 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation
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Michael Calhoon is a Adv District Permit Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $80,106. They are classified at grade 14.
Geotech Drill Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Donald Thornton holds the role of Geotech Drill Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-06-1993. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,028. Their pay grade is 14.
Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation
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Michelle Bradley holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-13-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,002. Their pay grade is 14.
Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Derl Futrell holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-27-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,976. Their pay grade is 15.
Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Brian Bass is a Surveys Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $79,924. They are classified at grade 14.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Kyle Covington serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,872. They are classified at grade E13.
Laboratory Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Henry Williams serves as a Laboratory Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,742. They are classified at grade 13.
Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Bryan Saunders works as a Senior Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-04-2012. Bryan earned $79,716 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Ericka Coleman serves as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-10-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,664. They are classified at grade L12.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Sudhir Bharati works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-09-2024. Sudhir earned $79,560 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Ronald Hart holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-19-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,456. Their pay grade is 15.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Lydia Jones works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-31-2023. Lydia earned $79,404 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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William Moore is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-27-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $79,404. They are classified at grade 15.
Lead Cultural Res Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Jason Kennedy serves as a Lead Cultural Res Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-09-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,326. They are classified at grade 16.
Utilities Inspection Coor/AR Department of Transportation
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Michael Lindsey holds the role of Utilities Inspection Coor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-17-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,326. Their pay grade is 15.
Accountant/AR Department of Transportation
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Melissa Mcdonald holds the role of Accountant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-27-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,274. Their pay grade is 14.
Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Caleb Whitmire holds the role of Surveys Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-14-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,248. Their pay grade is 14.
Advanced Cultural Resourc/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Milton Hughes serves as a Advanced Cultural Resourc within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-19-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,170. They are classified at grade 14.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Dennis Connors serves as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-03-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,092. They are classified at grade 14.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Brian Mcelyea holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-04-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,040. Their pay grade is 13.
Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Anthony Wood serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,014. They are classified at grade 15.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Brian Arroyo holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-13-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,988. Their pay grade is E13.
Maintenance Management Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Kristopher Rutherford serves as a Maintenance Management Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-16-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,962. They are classified at grade 15.
Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Dalene Willard serves as a Adv District Permit Offr within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-09-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,962. They are classified at grade 14.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Joseph Ragland works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-12-2002. Joseph earned $78,858 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Jeremy Matheny serves as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-12-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,806. They are classified at grade 15.
Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Daniel Nolley works as a Assistant Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2025. Daniel earned $78,780 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Ronald Collins serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-17-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,780. They are classified at grade 15.
Advanced Designer/AR Department of Transportation
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Kevin Burnett holds the role of Advanced Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-11-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,728. Their pay grade is 14.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Larry Harris serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-15-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,728. They are classified at grade 15.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Wilson serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-10-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,702. They are classified at grade 13.
Adv Subcontract Administrative/AR Department of Transportation
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Lesli Lumpkin holds the role of Adv Subcontract Administrative at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-08-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,650. Their pay grade is 13.
System Information Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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Maria Hanley works as a System Information Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2002. Maria earned $78,624 in 2026. Their pay grade is I14.
Senior Human Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Jeanie Stobaugh holds the role of Senior Human Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-30-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,624. Their pay grade is 14.