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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Daniel Witherell

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,928

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,928
Hire date: 08-11-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Witherell is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-11-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $83,928. They are classified at grade E15.

Andrew French

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,928

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,928
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Andrew French works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. Andrew earned $83,928 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Hermanie Pierre-Guerrero

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,876

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,876
Hire date: 07-08-2010
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Hermanie Pierre-Guerrero is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-08-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $83,876. They are classified at grade E13.

Christopher Dillaha

Senior Transportation Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,876

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,876
Hire date: 10-29-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Christopher Dillaha is a Senior Transportation Planner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-29-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $83,876. They are classified at grade 16.

Elijah Everett

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,850

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,850
Hire date: 03-17-2019
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Elijah Everett holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-17-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,850. Their pay grade is L12.

Jeffrey Honeycutt

Hbm Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,824

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,824
Hire date: 12-14-1998
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Jeffrey Honeycutt holds the role of Hbm Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-14-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,824. Their pay grade is 15.

Rhett Franks

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,824

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,824
Hire date: 02-11-2010
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Rhett Franks is a Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-11-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $83,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Barry Winfrey

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,824

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,824
Hire date: 12-31-2014
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Barry Winfrey serves as a Ahp Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-31-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,824. They are classified at grade L14.

Jacob Mccollum

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,798

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,798
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jacob Mccollum serves as a Ahp Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,798. They are classified at grade L14.

James Mccoy

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,720

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,720
Hire date: 08-04-2006
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

James Mccoy works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-04-2006. James earned $83,720 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

John Brown

Striping Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,668

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,668
Hire date: 11-05-2012
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

John Brown is a Striping Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $83,668. They are classified at grade 15.

Benjamin Smith

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,668

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,668
Hire date: 02-20-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Benjamin Smith serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,668. They are classified at grade 15.

Mohammad Uddin

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,642

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,642
Hire date: 08-20-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mohammad Uddin works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-20-2024. Mohammad earned $83,642 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.

Jennifer Harris

Roadway Des Rev Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,642

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,642
Hire date: 04-02-2009
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jennifer Harris works as a Roadway Des Rev Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-02-2009. Jennifer earned $83,642 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Ebony Lewis

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,590

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,590
Hire date: 07-17-2008
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ebony Lewis serves as a Ahp Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-17-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,590. They are classified at grade L14.

Brian Sturdivant

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,590

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,590
Hire date: 05-29-2014
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brian Sturdivant serves as a Ahp Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-29-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,590. They are classified at grade L14.

Don Moore

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,590

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,590
Hire date: 06-07-2010
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Don Moore works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-07-2010. Don earned $83,590 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Mark Simecek

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,538

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,538
Hire date: 07-16-1998
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Mark Simecek serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-16-1998. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,538. They are classified at grade E13.

T Frachiseur

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,486

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,486
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

T Frachiseur 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 $83,486. They are classified at grade L14.

Katherine Mccollum

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,434

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,434
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Katherine Mccollum 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 $83,434. They are classified at grade L14.

Paul Dowdy

IT Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,408

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,408
Hire date: 11-21-1996
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paul Dowdy holds the role of IT Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-21-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,408. Their pay grade is I14.

Joey Henson

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,408

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,408
Hire date: 06-02-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joey Henson is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $83,408. They are classified at grade 15.

Joshua Sumers

Senior Traffic Safety Ana/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,382

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,382
Hire date: 01-06-2020
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Sumers holds the role of Senior Traffic Safety Ana at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,382. Their pay grade is I16.

Stephanie Howard

Retirement Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,356

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,356
Hire date: 10-19-2000
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephanie Howard is a Retirement Administrator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-19-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $83,356. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeremy Bowles

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,356

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,356
Hire date: 06-25-2004
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Bowles holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-25-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,356. Their pay grade is 15.

Jack Wolf

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,278

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,278
Hire date: 04-16-2001
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jack Wolf works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-16-2001. Jack earned $83,278 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Richard Frazier

Hbm Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,226

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,226
Hire date: 01-10-2005
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Frazier holds the role of Hbm Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-10-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,226. Their pay grade is 16.

Kathy Nelson

Federal Programs Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,174

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,174
Hire date: 08-12-2013
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kathy Nelson is a Federal Programs Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $83,174. They are classified at grade 16.

William Smith

Senior Health and Safety Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,148

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,148
Hire date: 01-03-2008
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Smith works as a Senior Health and Safety Offr for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2008. William earned $83,148 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Blankenship

Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,122

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,122
Hire date: 04-02-2001
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Blankenship holds the role of Surveys Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-02-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,122. Their pay grade is 14.

Jon Holcomb

Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,070

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,070
Hire date: 05-06-1991
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jon Holcomb is a Surveys Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-1991. 2026 total compensation came to $83,070. They are classified at grade 14.

Benjamin Malatesta

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,070

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $83,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,070
Hire date: 05-26-2020
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Benjamin Malatesta serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-26-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,070. They are classified at grade E15.

Sadeq Annooz

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,914

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,914
Hire date: 01-06-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sadeq Annooz serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-06-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,914. They are classified at grade E13.

Pawan Bhattarai

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,914

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,914
Hire date: 01-21-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Pawan Bhattarai holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,914. Their pay grade is E13.

Mithu Chanda

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,914

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,914
Hire date: 12-04-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Mithu Chanda serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-04-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,914. They are classified at grade E13.

Khawaja.Atif Naseem

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,914

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,914
Hire date: 12-13-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Khawaja.Atif Naseem is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-13-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $82,914. They are classified at grade E13.

Ahsan Bappi

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,914

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,914
Hire date: 12-30-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ahsan Bappi is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-30-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $82,914. They are classified at grade E13.

Keith Harris

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,914

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,914
Hire date: 09-30-2010
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Keith Harris serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-30-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,914. They are classified at grade 15.

Paola Castellanos

Estimates Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,862

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,862
Hire date: 01-21-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paola Castellanos works as a Estimates Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2002. Paola earned $82,862 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Charles Price

Advanced Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,810

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $82,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,810
Hire date: 01-04-2016
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Price is a Advanced Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-04-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $82,810. They are classified at grade 14.