Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

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AR Department of Transportation

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 4,140 employees with median total compensation of $51,012; the highest distinct record was $236,730.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $245.5M
Employees: 4,140
Median total: $51,012
Highest record: $236,730

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$130,468+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,140 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,012) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $59,297 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,116

$41,470

$51,012

$70,408

$91,338

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,338 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,116. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Maintenance Aide II

614 · $41,392

Maintenance Specialist

284 · $47,892

Maintenance Aide I

274 · $35,620

Crew Leader

154 · $54,704

Construction Aide

97 · $41,392

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Sandra Chapman

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,376

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,376
Hire date: 04-22-1993
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sandra Chapman serves as a Construction Proj Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-22-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,376. They are classified at grade 15.

Benjamin Faeth

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,038

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,038
Hire date: 07-11-2016
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Faeth is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-11-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $90,038. They are classified at grade E15.

David Morton

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,012

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $90,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,012
Hire date: 03-21-1991
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, David Morton serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-21-1991. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,012. They are classified at grade 15.

Chad Coats

Utilities Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,986

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,986
Hire date: 08-07-2014
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chad Coats works as a Utilities Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-07-2014. Chad earned $89,986 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

William Rice

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,960

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,960
Hire date: 12-28-1992
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

William Rice works as a Construction Proj Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-28-1992. William earned $89,960 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Greg Bird

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,856

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,856
Hire date: 10-20-1996
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Greg Bird serves as a District Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-20-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,856. They are classified at grade 16.

David Lewis

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,778

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,778
Hire date: 05-14-1992
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Lewis works as a Construction Proj Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-14-1992. David earned $89,778 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Paul Barnes

Assistant Section Head -/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,674

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,674
Hire date: 06-17-2019
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Paul Barnes holds the role of Assistant Section Head - at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-17-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,674. Their pay grade is I17.

Josue Barba

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,622

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,622
Hire date: 03-23-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Josue Barba serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-23-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,622. They are classified at grade E15.

Jeffrey Lindsey

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,596

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,596
Hire date: 05-31-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Lindsey serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-31-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,596. They are classified at grade E15.

Monica Saffle

Tmc Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,544

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,544
Hire date: 04-11-1996
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Monica Saffle holds the role of Tmc Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-11-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,544. Their pay grade is 15.

Josilyn Mitchell

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,362

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,362
Hire date: 10-19-2016
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Josilyn Mitchell serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-19-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,362. They are classified at grade E15.

Louis Criscione

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,310

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,310
Hire date: 06-20-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Louis Criscione is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-20-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $89,310. They are classified at grade E15.

Jayson Thompson

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,284

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,284
Hire date: 08-10-2006
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jayson Thompson serves as a Assistant Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-10-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,284. They are classified at grade 16.

Randy Harper

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,258
Hire date: 01-19-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randy Harper is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-19-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $89,258. They are classified at grade E15.

Oakley Vanderlinden

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,258

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,258
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Oakley Vanderlinden serves as a Ahp Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,258. They are classified at grade L14.

Jonathan Gentry

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,206

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,206
Hire date: 05-17-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Gentry serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-17-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,206. They are classified at grade E15.

Jason Orrick

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,180

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,180
Hire date: 10-24-1994
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Orrick works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-24-1994. Jason earned $89,180 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeffrey Lenard

Surveys Technical Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,024

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $89,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,024
Hire date: 01-04-1993
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Lenard serves as a Surveys Technical Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-04-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,024. They are classified at grade 16.

Christopher Doggett

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,998

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,998
Hire date: 02-13-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Doggett holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-13-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,998. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Jordan

Senior Geospatial Special/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,868

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,868
Hire date: 10-30-2017
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Jordan holds the role of Senior Geospatial Special at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-30-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,868. Their pay grade is I16.

Michael Mohler

Land Surveyor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,816

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,816
Hire date: 11-12-1996
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Mohler is a Land Surveyor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-12-1996. 2026 total compensation came to $88,816. They are classified at grade 16.

Andrew James

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,790

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,790
Hire date: 02-07-2013
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Andrew James works as a Ahp Corporal for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2013. Andrew earned $88,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is L14.

Lee Kendrick

Land Surveyor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,608

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,608
Hire date: 09-25-2002
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lee Kendrick works as a Land Surveyor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-25-2002. Lee earned $88,608 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Robert Swan

Statewide Bridge Inspect/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,608

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,608
Hire date: 04-26-2004
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robert Swan serves as a Statewide Bridge Inspect within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-26-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,608. They are classified at grade 16.

Latonieo Lawson

Ahp Corporal/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,452

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,452
Hire date: 05-05-1994
Pay grade: L14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Latonieo Lawson holds the role of Ahp Corporal at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-05-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,452. Their pay grade is L14.

Nicole Compton

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,374

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,374
Hire date: 05-21-2018
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nicole Compton serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,374. They are classified at grade E15.

Terry Standard

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,348

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,348
Hire date: 01-26-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Standard works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-26-2002. Terry earned $88,348 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Thomas Melton

Senior Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,088

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,088
Hire date: 11-19-2020
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Melton holds the role of Senior Geospatial Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-19-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,088. Their pay grade is I16.

Benjamin Whiting

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,010

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $88,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,010
Hire date: 01-10-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Whiting is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $88,010. They are classified at grade E15.

Corey Garrett

Laboratory Facility Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,984

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,984
Hire date: 09-28-2015
Pay grade: 17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Corey Garrett is a Laboratory Facility Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $87,984. They are classified at grade 17.

Erin Lett

Assistant Section Head -/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,880

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,880
Hire date: 02-22-2016
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Erin Lett is a Assistant Section Head - at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-22-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $87,880. They are classified at grade I17.

Vu Nguyen

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,854

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,854
Hire date: 11-22-2016
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Vu Nguyen is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-22-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $87,854. They are classified at grade E15.

Darrell Carter

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,828

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,828
Hire date: 04-27-2000
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Darrell Carter serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-27-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,828. They are classified at grade 15.

Kevin Johnson

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,828

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,828
Hire date: 11-23-2016
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Johnson holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-23-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,828. Their pay grade is E15.

Michael Weidman

IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,750

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,750
Hire date: 02-07-2013
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Weidman holds the role of IT Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,750. Their pay grade is I16.

Casey Couch

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,698

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,698
Hire date: 03-24-2023
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Casey Couch serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-24-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,698. They are classified at grade E15.

Hau Ho

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,698

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,698
Hire date: 11-10-2022
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hau Ho is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $87,698. They are classified at grade E15.

Tanner Clement

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,672

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,672
Hire date: 02-22-2014
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tanner Clement holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-22-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,672. Their pay grade is E15.

Anthony Williams

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,516

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $87,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,516
Hire date: 11-15-1990
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anthony Williams holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-15-1990. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,516. Their pay grade is 15.