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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James Lamb

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,298

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,298
Hire date: 10-04-1993
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Lamb serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-04-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,298. They are classified at grade 15.

James Johnson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,298

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,298
Hire date: 09-26-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

James Johnson works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-26-2011. James earned $77,298 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Shae Eversole

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,246

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,246
Hire date: 01-31-2022
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shae Eversole works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-31-2022. Shae earned $77,246 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Leslie Goshien

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,246

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,246
Hire date: 05-13-2001
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Leslie Goshien is a Executive Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-13-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $77,246. They are classified at grade 12.

Kathy Gunderman

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,168

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,168
Hire date: 01-07-1993
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kathy Gunderman serves as a Geospatial Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-07-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,168. They are classified at grade I12.

Corey Weatherford

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,142

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,142
Hire date: 05-20-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Corey Weatherford holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,142. Their pay grade is 15.

David Selby

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,116

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,116
Hire date: 06-04-2012
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

David Selby is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-04-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $77,116. They are classified at grade 15.

Kelvin Mcgee

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,038

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,038
Hire date: 02-24-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Kelvin Mcgee works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-24-2025. Kelvin earned $77,038 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.

Dnka Chaba

Traffic Investigator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,012
Hire date: 08-17-2000
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dnka Chaba is a Traffic Investigator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-17-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012. They are classified at grade 14.

Kelly Dull

Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $77,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,012
Hire date: 05-10-2003
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kelly Dull serves as a Accountant within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-10-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,012. They are classified at grade 14.

Jason Marshall

Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,986

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,986
Hire date: 06-13-2010
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Marshall holds the role of Adv District Permit Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,986. Their pay grade is 14.

Josh Higginbottom

Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,960
Hire date: 11-25-2002
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Josh Higginbottom serves as a Sealing Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,960. They are classified at grade 15.

Rose Catlett

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,934

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,934
Hire date: 08-06-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rose Catlett works as a Assistant Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-06-2018. Rose earned $76,934 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Austin Janes

Statewide Bridge Inspect/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,752

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,752
Hire date: 11-01-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Austin Janes serves as a Statewide Bridge Inspect within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-01-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,752. They are classified at grade 16.

David Gibbons

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,752

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,752
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Gibbons is a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-17-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $76,752. They are classified at grade L12.

Demetric Jones

Statewide Bridge Inspect/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,752

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,752
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Demetric Jones works as a Statewide Bridge Inspect for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019. Demetric earned $76,752 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Leonard Smith

Lead Civil Rights Coordin/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,752

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,752
Hire date: 12-11-2001
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Leonard Smith holds the role of Lead Civil Rights Coordin at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-11-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,752. Their pay grade is 16.

Amado Mondragon

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,700

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,700
Hire date: 07-29-2024
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amado Mondragon works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-29-2024. Amado earned $76,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Logan Dotson

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,674

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,674
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Logan Dotson works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. Logan earned $76,674 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Seth Allen

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,648

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,648
Hire date: 01-31-2022
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Seth Allen is a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-31-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $76,648. They are classified at grade L12.

Adam Christy

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,622

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,622
Hire date: 02-03-2020
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Adam Christy works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2020. Adam earned $76,622 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Bruce Smith

Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,596

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,596
Hire date: 11-02-2006
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bruce Smith serves as a Sealing Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,596. They are classified at grade 15.

Terry Tice

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,544

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,544
Hire date: 07-18-2011
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Terry Tice serves as a Construction Proj Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-18-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,544. They are classified at grade 15.

Slade Dollar

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,544

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,544
Hire date: 06-23-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Slade Dollar serves as a Construction Proj Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,544. They are classified at grade 15.

Gina Hopkins

Advanced GIS - Data Management/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,492

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,492
Hire date: 11-10-2004
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gina Hopkins serves as a Advanced GIS - Data Management within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,492. They are classified at grade I14.

James Huckabee

Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,440

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,440
Hire date: 04-25-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Huckabee holds the role of Sealing Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-25-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,440. Their pay grade is 15.

Amber Flack

Pub Transportation Pgm Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,414

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,414
Hire date: 06-18-2009
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amber Flack works as a Pub Transportation Pgm Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-18-2009. Amber earned $76,414 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Charton

Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,414

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,414
Hire date: 11-09-2000
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Paul Charton serves as a Special Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-09-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,414. They are classified at grade 15.

Zachary Powell

Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,336

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,336
Hire date: 06-16-2011
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Zachary Powell serves as a Surveys Crew Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-16-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Kevin Neal

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,310

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,310
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Neal holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,310. Their pay grade is L12.

Brian Yeager

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,310

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,310
Hire date: 02-27-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Yeager is a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-27-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $76,310. They are classified at grade L12.

Christopher Kelems

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,310

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,310
Hire date: 04-22-2024
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Christopher Kelems serves as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,310. They are classified at grade L12.

Adam James

Utilities Inspection Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,284

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,284
Hire date: 12-29-2014
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Adam James works as a Utilities Inspection Coor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2014. Adam earned $76,284 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Rodney Stotts

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rodney Stotts is a Ahp Patrol Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $76,258. They are classified at grade L10.

Levi Chism

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Hire date: 01-24-2016
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Levi Chism works as a Ahp Patrol Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-24-2016. Levi earned $76,258 in 2026. Their pay grade is L10.

Jordan Cooksey

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jordan Cooksey works as a Ahp Patrol Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-02-2025. Jordan earned $76,258 in 2026. Their pay grade is L10.

Shad Watkins

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Hire date: 04-26-2007
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shad Watkins is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-26-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $76,258. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Griffin

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Hire date: 12-01-2025
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Griffin holds the role of Ahp Patrol Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-01-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,258. Their pay grade is L10.

Christopher Wise

District Materials Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Hire date: 11-07-2016
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Christopher Wise serves as a District Materials Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-07-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,258. They are classified at grade 15.

Logan Butler

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $76,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,258
Hire date: 12-01-2025
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Logan Butler serves as a Ahp Patrol Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,258. They are classified at grade L10.