Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 16
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Estimates Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Advanced Designer/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Lead Beautification Coor/AR Department of Transportation
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Cecil Clark holds the role of Lead Beautification Coor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-05-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,758. Their pay grade is 14.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Kshitiz Risal holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,732. Their pay grade is E13.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Carl Jensen holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-31-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,706. Their pay grade is 15.
System Information Data Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Shibani Lal holds the role of System Information Data Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,602. Their pay grade is I16.
Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Cory Shaw is a Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $82,498. They are classified at grade 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Robert Gray is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-14-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $82,498. They are classified at grade 15.
Lead Chemist/AR Department of Transportation
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Cynthia Pearson is a Lead Chemist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-11-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $82,420. They are classified at grade 14.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Keith Graham is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-02-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $82,368. They are classified at grade 13.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Tracey Dixon serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-28-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,342. They are classified at grade 15.
Senior Geospatial Special/AR Department of Transportation
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Anthony Dao works as a Senior Geospatial Special for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2021. Anthony earned $82,316 in 2026. Their pay grade is I16.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Raymond Recker holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-18-1997. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,290. Their pay grade is 15.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Jesika Zaman holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,030. Their pay grade is E13.
Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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John Parks holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-08-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,030. Their pay grade is 15.
Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation
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James Vaught holds the role of Adv District Permit Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-29-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,926. Their pay grade is 14.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Jerry Trotter works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-14-2006. Jerry earned $81,926 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Steven Pierce holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-25-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,822. Their pay grade is 15.
IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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David Kaufman holds the role of IT Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-19-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,770. Their pay grade is I16.
IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Priyanka Dyarangula serves as a IT Analyst within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-01-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,744. They are classified at grade I16.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Marcus Watson is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-12-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $81,718. They are classified at grade 15.
Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation
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Chrissy Williams works as a Office Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-06-2006. Chrissy earned $81,588 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.
Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Dedrek Mcgaughey serves as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-03-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,510. They are classified at grade L12.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Baron Davis serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,458. They are classified at grade E13.
Geodetic Surveys Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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Eric Benson is a Geodetic Surveys Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $81,458. They are classified at grade 16.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Farshad Kerahroudi is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-05-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $81,458. They are classified at grade E13.
Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation
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Rodney Goings is a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-29-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $81,458. They are classified at grade L12.
Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Virgil Griffin serves as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-15-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,458. They are classified at grade L12.
Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Gary Faulkner serves as a Special Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-22-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,432. They are classified at grade 15.
Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation
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Benny Oliver holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,328. Their pay grade is L12.
Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation
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Stephen Williford is a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $81,328. They are classified at grade L12.
Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation
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Jordon Kennedy works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. Jordon earned $81,302 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.
IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Joshua Witherspoon serves as a IT Analyst within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-26-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,276. They are classified at grade I16.
District Materials Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Russell Mcneill holds the role of District Materials Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-06-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276. Their pay grade is 15.
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Hala Elia holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-07-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276. Their pay grade is E13.
Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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James Wagster holds the role of Sealing Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-12-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276. Their pay grade is 15.
IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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Benjamin Brantley holds the role of IT Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-22-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,250. Their pay grade is I16.