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

Sonya Washington

Row Acquisition Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,326

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,326
Hire date: 01-19-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sonya Washington is a Row Acquisition Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-19-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $92,326. They are classified at grade 16.

Ivan Martinez

Staff Attorney/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,274

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,274
Hire date: 06-17-2024
Pay grade: A18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Ivan Martinez holds the role of Staff Attorney at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-17-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,274. Their pay grade is A18.

Cody Holland

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,248

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,248
Hire date: 07-18-1996
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Holland works as a Construction Proj Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-18-1996. Cody earned $92,248 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Lusk

Equipmt and Procure Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,170

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,170
Hire date: 03-01-2012
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Christopher Lusk serves as a Equipmt and Procure Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-01-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,170. They are classified at grade 18.

Robert Kacir

Asset Management Pvmt Data Ana/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,144

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,144
Hire date: 10-28-2015
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robert Kacir serves as a Asset Management Pvmt Data Ana within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-28-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,144. They are classified at grade I16.

Alan Kumpe

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,118

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,118
Hire date: 04-12-2012
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alan Kumpe holds the role of Bridge Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-12-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,118. Their pay grade is 15.

Dante Smith

Assistant Secretary Head-Tech and IT/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,092

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,092
Hire date: 02-11-2009
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dante Smith serves as a Assistant Secretary Head-Tech and IT within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-11-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,092. They are classified at grade I17.

Joshua Walker

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,040

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $92,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,040
Hire date: 08-16-2003
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Joshua Walker holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,040. Their pay grade is E15.

Matthew Hampton

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,910

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,910
Hire date: 04-09-2024
Pay grade: 19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Matthew Hampton holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-09-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,910. Their pay grade is 19.

Kenny Riley

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,884

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,884
Hire date: 04-07-1988
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Kenny Riley works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-07-1988. Kenny earned $91,884 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Lance Bowers

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,806

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,806
Hire date: 02-15-2016
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lance Bowers is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-15-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $91,806. They are classified at grade E15.

Brandi Mayhan

Consultant Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,780

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,780
Hire date: 05-14-2012
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brandi Mayhan serves as a Consultant Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-14-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,780. They are classified at grade 16.

Brad Langston

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,728

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,728
Hire date: 06-28-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brad Langston is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-28-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $91,728. They are classified at grade 15.

Brandon Sutton

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,494

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,494
Hire date: 05-12-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandon Sutton holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-12-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,494. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeffery Byerly

District Materials Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,494

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,494
Hire date: 11-01-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffery Byerly works as a District Materials Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2001. Jeffery earned $91,494 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Seth Louviere

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,468

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,468
Hire date: 05-30-2017
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Seth Louviere serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-30-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,468. They are classified at grade E15.

Jason Seaton

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,338

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,338
Hire date: 10-29-1998
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Seaton holds the role of District Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-29-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,338. Their pay grade is 16.

Lynn Christie

Land Surveyor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,312

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,312
Hire date: 12-01-1997
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lynn Christie holds the role of Land Surveyor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-01-1997. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,312. Their pay grade is 16.

Yessenia Gilbertson

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,312

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,312
Hire date: 09-04-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Yessenia Gilbertson is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-04-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $91,312. They are classified at grade E15.

Eric West

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,234

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,234
Hire date: 02-25-2002
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eric West holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-25-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,234. Their pay grade is 15.

Tj Brown

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,234

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,234
Hire date: 02-16-2007
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tj Brown serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-16-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,234. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Allison

Its Operations Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,208

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,208
Hire date: 04-17-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robert Allison serves as a Its Operations Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-17-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,208. They are classified at grade 15.

Clinton Melton

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,182

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,182
Hire date: 09-25-2000
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Clinton Melton is a Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $91,182. They are classified at grade 15.

Melanie Hester

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,052

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,052
Hire date: 07-01-2013
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melanie Hester works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-01-2013. Melanie earned $91,052 in 2026. Their pay grade is 18.

Travis Black

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,026

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $91,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,026
Hire date: 02-13-2017
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Black works as a Advanced Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-13-2017. Travis earned $91,026 in 2026. Their pay grade is E15.

Niko Holeman

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,974

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,974
Hire date: 01-26-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Niko Holeman serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-26-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,974. They are classified at grade E15.

Pamela Bonham

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,948

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,948
Hire date: 11-26-2007
Pay grade: 17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Pamela Bonham works as a Assistant Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-26-2007. Pamela earned $90,948 in 2026. Their pay grade is 17.

Alan Nguyen

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,922

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,922
Hire date: 04-22-2010
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alan Nguyen holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-22-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,922. Their pay grade is E15.

Reggie Trusty

Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,896

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,896
Hire date: 10-03-1990
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Reggie Trusty is a Sealing Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-03-1990. 2026 total compensation came to $90,896. They are classified at grade 15.

Brandon Bybee

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,896

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,896
Hire date: 06-30-2017
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brandon Bybee serves as a Ahp Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,896. They are classified at grade L14.

Masan Brown

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,844

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,844
Hire date: 10-16-2020
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Masan Brown works as a Advanced Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2020. Masan earned $90,844 in 2026. Their pay grade is E15.

John Bynum

Staff Attorney/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,766

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,766
Hire date: 11-05-2013
Pay grade: A18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Bynum is a Staff Attorney at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $90,766. They are classified at grade A18.

Scott Hatfield

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,688

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,688
Hire date: 08-24-1995
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Scott Hatfield serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-24-1995. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,688. They are classified at grade 15.

Marc Winkler

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,688

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,688
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Marc Winkler holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,688. Their pay grade is L14.

Chad Ring

Signing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,688

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,688
Hire date: 08-02-1999
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Chad Ring serves as a Signing Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-02-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,688. They are classified at grade 15.

Deondrick Wallace

Assistant Section Head -/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,636

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,636
Hire date: 04-11-2021
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Deondrick Wallace is a Assistant Section Head - at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-11-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $90,636. They are classified at grade I17.

Gregory Loomis

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,584

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,584
Hire date: 05-01-1989
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gregory Loomis serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-01-1989. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,584. They are classified at grade 15.

Jonathan Bacon

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,480

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,480
Hire date: 12-05-1994
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jonathan Bacon works as a Construction Proj Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-05-1994. Jonathan earned $90,480 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Trevis Bentley

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,480

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,480
Hire date: 01-07-2010
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Trevis Bentley is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-07-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $90,480. They are classified at grade E15.

Lindsay Zweifel

Lead Nat Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,428

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,428
Hire date: 09-18-2006
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lindsay Zweifel holds the role of Lead Nat Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-18-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,428. Their pay grade is 16.