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

Page 1

Darlene Garrison

Senior Human Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,788

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,788
Hire date: 10-16-2017
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Darlene Garrison is a Senior Human Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-16-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $86,788. They are classified at grade 14.

Rusty Goodall

Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,762

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,762
Hire date: 05-23-2005
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rusty Goodall works as a Surveys Crew Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-23-2005. Rusty earned $86,762 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Douglas Mote

IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,736

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,736
Hire date: 03-07-2017
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Douglas Mote works as a IT Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2017. Douglas earned $86,736 in 2026. Their pay grade is I16.

Nikki Senn

Lead Cultural Resources S/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,710

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,710
Hire date: 11-22-2014
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nikki Senn serves as a Lead Cultural Resources S within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-22-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,710. They are classified at grade 16.

Gavin Rose

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,632

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,632
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gavin Rose 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 $86,632. They are classified at grade L12.

Cameron Stout

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,580

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,580
Hire date: 06-26-2019
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cameron Stout holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,580. Their pay grade is E15.

Tammy Green

Lead Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,580

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,580
Hire date: 05-30-2013
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tammy Green serves as a Lead Realty Appraiser within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-30-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,580. They are classified at grade 14.

Lakeysha Walker

Legal Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,554

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,554
Hire date: 08-22-1995
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lakeysha Walker serves as a Legal Administrator within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-22-1995. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,554. They are classified at grade 16.

Chandler Reep

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,502

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,502
Hire date: 03-22-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Chandler Reep serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-22-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,502. They are classified at grade E15.

Shirley Trippet

Staff Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,476

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,476
Hire date: 05-05-2005
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shirley Trippet holds the role of Staff Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-05-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,476. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Mcdonald

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,476

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,476
Hire date: 01-29-2018
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Mcdonald holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-29-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,476. Their pay grade is E15.

Larry Wilson

District Materials Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,424

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,424
Hire date: 08-20-1992
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Larry Wilson holds the role of District Materials Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-20-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,424. Their pay grade is 15.

Kyle Lasater

District Materials Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,398

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,398
Hire date: 09-22-2004
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kyle Lasater works as a District Materials Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-22-2004. Kyle earned $86,398 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Dale Bittle

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,372

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,372
Hire date: 05-24-2012
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dale Bittle serves as a Assistant Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-24-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,372. They are classified at grade I16.

Bodie King

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,268

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,268
Hire date: 05-21-2023
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bodie King is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $86,268. They are classified at grade E15.

Kevin Hardaway

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,242

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,242
Hire date: 09-25-1989
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Hardaway is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-1989. 2026 total compensation came to $86,242. They are classified at grade 13.

Douglas Hicks

Equipment Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,216

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,216
Hire date: 08-11-1988
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Douglas Hicks serves as a Equipment Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-11-1988. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Roger Spence

District Materials Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,164

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,164
Hire date: 01-23-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Roger Spence serves as a District Materials Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,164. They are classified at grade 15.

Brandon Warner

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,164

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,164
Hire date: 02-02-2023
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandon Warner is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-02-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $86,164. They are classified at grade E15.

Xuyang Li

System Information Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,034

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,034
Hire date: 01-26-1999
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Xuyang Li works as a System Information Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-26-1999. Xuyang earned $86,034 in 2026. Their pay grade is I14.

Curtis Burnett

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,008

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $86,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,008
Hire date: 06-25-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Curtis Burnett is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-25-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $86,008. They are classified at grade 15.

James Fountain

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,956

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,956
Hire date: 10-26-2018
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Fountain serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-26-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,956. They are classified at grade E15.

Dewayne Stucks

Lead Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,930

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,930
Hire date: 02-17-2011
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dewayne Stucks is a Lead Realty Appraiser at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-17-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $85,930. They are classified at grade 14.

Cody Eenigenburg

Attorney II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,904

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,904
Hire date: 07-14-2025
Pay grade: A17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Eenigenburg holds the role of Attorney II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-14-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,904. Their pay grade is A17.

Mckenzie Coronel

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,904

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,904
Hire date: 06-29-2026
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mckenzie Coronel holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-29-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,904. Their pay grade is 18.

John Fitzhugh

Consultant Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,852

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,852
Hire date: 10-29-2013
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Fitzhugh is a Consultant Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-29-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $85,852. They are classified at grade 16.

Royce Edmondson

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,852

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,852
Hire date: 03-11-1999
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Royce Edmondson is a District Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-11-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $85,852. They are classified at grade 16.

Travis Bell

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,774

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,774
Hire date: 04-04-1994
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Bell works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-04-1994. Travis earned $85,774 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Ronnie Carr

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,722

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,722
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ronnie Carr works as a Ahp Corporal for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019. Ronnie earned $85,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is L14.

Terry Walker

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,722

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,722
Hire date: 04-22-2014
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Walker is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $85,722. They are classified at grade E15.

Timothy Nix

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,670

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,670
Hire date: 07-24-2020
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Nix serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-24-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,670. They are classified at grade E15.

Anthony Moore

Adv Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,618

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,618
Hire date: 06-09-2008
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anthony Moore is a Adv Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-09-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $85,618. They are classified at grade 14.

Kimberly Sanders

Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,566

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,566
Hire date: 06-01-1995
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kimberly Sanders is a Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-01-1995. 2026 total compensation came to $85,566. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Moore

Lead Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,566

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,566
Hire date: 01-20-2015
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brian Moore serves as a Lead Realty Appraiser within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-20-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,566. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Jones

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,540

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,540
Hire date: 02-03-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Richard Jones serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-03-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,540. They are classified at grade 15.

Caleb Lambert

Bridge Management Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,514

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,514
Hire date: 01-17-2017
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Caleb Lambert works as a Bridge Management Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-17-2017. Caleb earned $85,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is I14.

Carter Devasher

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,488

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,488
Hire date: 01-19-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Carter Devasher serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-19-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,488. They are classified at grade E15.

Cameron Petross

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,410

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,410
Hire date: 01-28-2010
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cameron Petross holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-28-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,410. Their pay grade is L14.

Mathew Young

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,410

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,410
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mathew Young is a Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $85,410. They are classified at grade L14.

Matthew Larue

Area Maintenance Supervis/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,332

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,332
Hire date: 03-08-1997
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Matthew Larue serves as a Area Maintenance Supervis within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-08-1997. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,332. They are classified at grade 15.