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

Stasia Broughton

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,812

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,812
Hire date: 04-18-2011
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stasia Broughton holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-18-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,812. Their pay grade is 18.

Cameron Parsons

Facilities Management Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,708
Hire date: 07-27-2015
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Cameron Parsons is a Facilities Management Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-27-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $97,708. They are classified at grade 16.

Russell Fitzgerald

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,630

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,630
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Russell Fitzgerald is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $97,630. They are classified at grade L17.

Phillip Watkins

Facilities Management Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,578

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,578
Hire date: 01-23-2006
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Phillip Watkins works as a Facilities Management Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2006. Phillip earned $97,578 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Regina Sikora

Row Acquisition Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,552

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,552
Hire date: 09-21-2009
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Regina Sikora is a Row Acquisition Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-21-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $97,552. They are classified at grade 16.

Camillia Moyer

Consultant Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,318

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,318
Hire date: 08-12-2001
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Camillia Moyer is a Consultant Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $97,318. They are classified at grade 16.

Lamarie Rutelonis

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,240

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,240
Hire date: 01-02-2018
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lamarie Rutelonis works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-02-2018. Lamarie earned $97,240 in 2026. Their pay grade is 18.

James Cooper

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,188

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,188
Hire date: 10-14-2004
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Cooper works as a Ahp Sergeant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-14-2004. James earned $97,188 in 2026. Their pay grade is L17.

Eric Hefley

IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$97,110

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $97,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,110
Hire date: 11-12-2019
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eric Hefley works as a IT Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-12-2019. Eric earned $97,110 in 2026. Their pay grade is I16.

Ellen Coulter

Media Commun Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,954

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,954
Hire date: 10-18-2021
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ellen Coulter is a Media Commun Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-18-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $96,954. They are classified at grade 18.

Shermaine Lewis

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,876

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,876
Hire date: 12-03-2021
Pay grade: 19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shermaine Lewis works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-03-2021. Shermaine earned $96,876 in 2026. Their pay grade is 19.

Joseph Hargrave

Senior Construction Proj Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,798

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,798
Hire date: 04-02-2000
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joseph Hargrave serves as a Senior Construction Proj Coor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-02-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,798. They are classified at grade 16.

Edward Morgan

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,746

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,746
Hire date: 01-13-2020
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Edward Morgan is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-13-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $96,746. They are classified at grade L17.

Julie Kesterson

Reviewing Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,434

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,434
Hire date: 01-05-2012
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Julie Kesterson is a Reviewing Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $96,434. They are classified at grade 16.

Jeremy Hill

IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,434

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,434
Hire date: 10-01-2018
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeremy Hill serves as a IT Analyst within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-01-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,434. They are classified at grade I16.

Cheslyn Bartlett

Reviewing Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,408

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,408
Hire date: 12-05-2005
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cheslyn Bartlett serves as a Reviewing Appraiser within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-05-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,408. They are classified at grade 16.

Lanecia Weston

Senior Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,226

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,226
Hire date: 03-02-2000
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lanecia Weston works as a Senior Accountant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-02-2000. Lanecia earned $96,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Keewyone Delaney

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,122

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,122
Hire date: 03-22-2010
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Keewyone Delaney serves as a Ahp Sergeant within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-22-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,122. They are classified at grade L17.

Joshua Graves

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,122

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,122
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Graves holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-05-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,122. Their pay grade is L17.

Ginger Crain

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,096

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,096
Hire date: 04-13-1995
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ginger Crain is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-13-1995. 2026 total compensation came to $96,096. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeff Kaiser

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,018

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $96,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,018
Hire date: 05-04-2000
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeff Kaiser is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-04-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $96,018. They are classified at grade 15.

Rebecca Hunt

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,966

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,966
Hire date: 08-18-1997
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Rebecca Hunt serves as a Office Manager within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-18-1997. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,966. They are classified at grade 14.

James Williams

Land Surveyor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,732

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,732
Hire date: 09-19-2011
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Williams is a Land Surveyor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-19-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $95,732. They are classified at grade 16.

Lisa Duncan

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,654
Hire date: 08-01-1985
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lisa Duncan works as a Assistant Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-01-1985. Lisa earned $95,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Adam Benzabeh

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,550

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,550
Hire date: 07-31-2017
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Adam Benzabeh serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-31-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,550. They are classified at grade E15.

Joe Daniels

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,498

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,498
Hire date: 05-23-1994
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joe Daniels works as a District Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-23-1994. Joe earned $95,498 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Clinton Hutcheson

Lead Nat Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,342

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,342
Hire date: 04-05-1996
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Clinton Hutcheson works as a Lead Nat Resources Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-05-1996. Clinton earned $95,342 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

James Sloan

Adv Geologist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,342

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,342
Hire date: 08-16-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Sloan serves as a Adv Geologist within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-16-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,342. They are classified at grade 15.

Keith Mashburn

Utilities Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,186

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,186
Hire date: 05-05-2011
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Keith Mashburn holds the role of Utilities Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-05-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,186. Their pay grade is 16.

Lander Austin

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$95,134

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $95,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,134
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lander Austin is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-07-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $95,134. They are classified at grade L17.

Conor Bumpus

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,978

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,978
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Conor Bumpus holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,978. Their pay grade is L17.

Timothy Eaker

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,926

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,926
Hire date: 03-31-1988
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Timothy Eaker is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-31-1988. 2026 total compensation came to $94,926. They are classified at grade 15.

Danny Brown

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,848

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,848
Hire date: 10-07-1996
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Danny Brown works as a Construction Proj Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-1996. Danny earned $94,848 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Travis Flower

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,822

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,822
Hire date: 04-20-2013
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Flower is a Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-20-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $94,822. They are classified at grade 18.

Carlos Meredith

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,614

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,614
Hire date: 12-30-2010
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Carlos Meredith serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-30-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,614. They are classified at grade E15.

Maddison Wendland

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,510

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,510
Hire date: 05-29-2008
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Maddison Wendland works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-29-2008. Maddison earned $94,510 in 2026. Their pay grade is 18.

Patrick Thomas

Local Technician Assist Pgm Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,354

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,354
Hire date: 12-07-1995
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patrick Thomas works as a Local Technician Assist Pgm Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-07-1995. Patrick earned $94,354 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Doug Meleney

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,328

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,328
Hire date: 07-25-2020
Pay grade: 19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Doug Meleney serves as a Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-25-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,328. They are classified at grade 19.

Gina Weaver

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,302

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,302
Hire date: 11-18-1999
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gina Weaver holds the role of Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,302. Their pay grade is 15.

Todd Tooke

Senior Construction Proj Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,302

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $94,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,302
Hire date: 07-26-1999
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Todd Tooke works as a Senior Construction Proj Coor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-26-1999. Todd earned $94,302 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.