Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

Agency file

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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Willard Weihe

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,306

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,306
Hire date: 08-05-2010
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Willard Weihe holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,306. Their pay grade is L14.

Matthew Ross

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,280

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,280
Hire date: 05-29-2014
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Matthew Ross is a Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-29-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $85,280. They are classified at grade L14.

Cody Davis

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,280

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,280
Hire date: 02-07-2019
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cody Davis serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-07-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,280. They are classified at grade E15.

Robert Mcentyre

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,202

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,202
Hire date: 01-18-2002
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Mcentyre works as a Senior Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-18-2002. Robert earned $85,202 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Manikanta Guttikonda

Assistant Enterprise Systems Administrative/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,150

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,150
Hire date: 07-22-2024
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Manikanta Guttikonda works as a Assistant Enterprise Systems Administrative for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-22-2024. Manikanta earned $85,150 in 2026. Their pay grade is I17.

Junho Yang

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,150

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,150
Hire date: 01-04-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Junho Yang is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-04-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $85,150. They are classified at grade E15.

Dillion Mcgee

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,072

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,072
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dillion Mcgee is a Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-07-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $85,072. They are classified at grade L14.

Edwina Briggs-Smith

Staff Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,046

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,046
Hire date: 11-04-1996
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Edwina Briggs-Smith holds the role of Staff Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,046. Their pay grade is 14.

James Ludwig

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,046

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,046
Hire date: 05-17-2001
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Ludwig holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-17-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,046. Their pay grade is L14.

Paulette Rice

Railroad Crossing Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,020

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $85,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,020
Hire date: 04-27-2015
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paulette Rice holds the role of Railroad Crossing Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-27-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,020. Their pay grade is 16.

Lisa Tucker

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,994

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,994
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lisa Tucker works as a Ahp Corporal for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2017. Lisa earned $84,994 in 2026. Their pay grade is L14.

Nathan Gray

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,968

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,968
Hire date: 06-20-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathan Gray holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-20-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,968. Their pay grade is E15.

Kory House

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,916

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,916
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kory House works as a Ahp Corporal for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019. Kory earned $84,916 in 2026. Their pay grade is L14.

Tazwell Johnson

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,864

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,864
Hire date: 10-03-2013
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tazwell Johnson works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-03-2013. Tazwell earned $84,864 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.

Stephen Jones

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,838

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,838
Hire date: 08-05-2010
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephen Jones holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,838. Their pay grade is L14.

John King

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,812

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,812
Hire date: 08-18-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John King serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-18-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,812. They are classified at grade 15.

Walter Edwards

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,786
Hire date: 01-18-1996
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Walter Edwards works as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-18-1996. Walter earned $84,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Roger Mcmanus

Row Engineering Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,708
Hire date: 01-29-2007
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Roger Mcmanus works as a Row Engineering Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-29-2007. Roger earned $84,708 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Kevin Milligan

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,708
Hire date: 05-12-2011
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Milligan holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-12-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,708. Their pay grade is 15.

Bethany Stovall

Transportation Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,682

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,682
Hire date: 06-12-2011
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bethany Stovall works as a Transportation Planner for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-12-2011. Bethany earned $84,682 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrew Waits

Land Surveyor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,552

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,552
Hire date: 01-03-2011
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Andrew Waits is a Land Surveyor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $84,552. They are classified at grade 16.

Danny Loyd

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,552

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,552
Hire date: 12-02-1999
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Danny Loyd works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-02-1999. Danny earned $84,552 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Zachary Maddox

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,474

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,474
Hire date: 01-16-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Maddox is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-16-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $84,474. They are classified at grade E15.

Rickey Grissom

Equipment Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,448

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,448
Hire date: 04-01-1987
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Rickey Grissom serves as a Equipment Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-01-1987. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,448. They are classified at grade 14.

Malcolm Cambron

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,448

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,448
Hire date: 09-27-2018
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Malcolm Cambron works as a Ahp Corporal for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-27-2018. Malcolm earned $84,448 in 2026. Their pay grade is L14.

Quincy Lyons

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,422

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,422
Hire date: 07-26-2008
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Quincy Lyons is a Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-26-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $84,422. They are classified at grade L14.

Bruce Jackson

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,422

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,422
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bruce Jackson holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,422. Their pay grade is L14.

Kyle Battenfield

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,344

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,344
Hire date: 07-24-2008
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kyle Battenfield is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-24-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $84,344. They are classified at grade 13.

Jesse Roberts

Reviewing Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,318

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,318
Hire date: 10-22-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jesse Roberts holds the role of Reviewing Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-22-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,318. Their pay grade is 16.

Paul Thorne

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,266

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,266
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Paul Thorne serves as a Ahp Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-07-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,266. They are classified at grade L14.

David Thomey

Fleet Management Systems Administrative/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,266

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,266
Hire date: 09-21-2006
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Thomey holds the role of Fleet Management Systems Administrative at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-21-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,266. Their pay grade is I14.

Amir Griess

Reviewing Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,240

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,240
Hire date: 06-30-2025
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amir Griess is a Reviewing Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $84,240. They are classified at grade 16.

Anthony Burnett

Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,188

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,188
Hire date: 01-24-2002
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Anthony Burnett serves as a Special Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-24-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,188. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Johnson

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,188

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,188
Hire date: 07-10-2008
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Johnson is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-10-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $84,188. They are classified at grade 15.

Deangelo Nelson

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,162

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,162
Hire date: 06-10-2019
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Deangelo Nelson works as a Advanced Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-10-2019. Deangelo earned $84,162 in 2026. Their pay grade is E15.

Elizabeth Covay

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,162

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,162
Hire date: 03-07-2022
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Elizabeth Covay holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,162. Their pay grade is E13.

Joseph Mccollum

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,162

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,162
Hire date: 05-29-2014
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Mccollum holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-29-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,162. Their pay grade is L14.

Jacky Baldwin

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,136

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,136
Hire date: 03-03-1994
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jacky Baldwin serves as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-1994. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,136. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Willis

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,006

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $84,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,006
Hire date: 11-20-2008
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Willis serves as a District Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-20-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,006. They are classified at grade 16.

Nicholas Murphy

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,954
Hire date: 08-15-2022
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nicholas Murphy works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-15-2022. Nicholas earned $83,954 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.