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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 17

Kenneth Doherty

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,224

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,224
Hire date: 12-02-1996
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Doherty holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-02-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,224. Their pay grade is 14.

Niwesh Koirala

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,172

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,172
Hire date: 09-08-2025
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Niwesh Koirala holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-08-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,172. Their pay grade is E15.

Jayson Peppas

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,146

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,146
Hire date: 02-03-2020
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jayson Peppas works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2020. Jayson earned $81,146 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Justin Choate

Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,120

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,120
Hire date: 10-18-1999
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Choate works as a Special Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-18-1999. Justin earned $81,120 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Nicholas Larson

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,120

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,120
Hire date: 08-14-2023
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nicholas Larson is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-14-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $81,120. They are classified at grade E13.

Keith Ross

System Information Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,094

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,094
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Keith Ross serves as a System Information Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,094. They are classified at grade I16.

Rafael Soto

IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,094

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,094
Hire date: 10-17-2022
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rafael Soto works as a IT Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-17-2022. Rafael earned $81,094 in 2026. Their pay grade is I16.

Joe Mills

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,042

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $81,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,042
Hire date: 03-01-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joe Mills serves as a Construction Proj Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-01-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,042. They are classified at grade 15.

James Easterling

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,990

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,990
Hire date: 07-01-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Easterling serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,990. They are classified at grade E13.

Travis Evans

Pavement Profiling Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,938
Hire date: 06-10-1996
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Evans holds the role of Pavement Profiling Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-10-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,938. Their pay grade is 15.

James Goodnight

Program Management Data Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,886

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,886
Hire date: 06-19-2023
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Goodnight holds the role of Program Management Data Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-19-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,886. Their pay grade is I16.

Sathvik Vuyyuru

Senior Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,886

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,886
Hire date: 08-05-2024
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sathvik Vuyyuru serves as a Senior Accountant within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-05-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,886. They are classified at grade I16.

Anthony Derrick

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,834

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,834
Hire date: 12-29-1992
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anthony Derrick is a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-29-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $80,834. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffery Rawls

Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,834

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,834
Hire date: 04-23-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffery Rawls holds the role of Special Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-23-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,834. Their pay grade is 15.

Luke Dills

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,808

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,808
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Luke Dills is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $80,808. They are classified at grade E13.

Lynzi Frizzell

Lead Row Billing Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,808

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,808
Hire date: 05-16-2011
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lynzi Frizzell is a Lead Row Billing Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-16-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $80,808. They are classified at grade 14.

Mckenna Stuckey

Reviewing Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,808

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,808
Hire date: 01-10-2022
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mckenna Stuckey works as a Reviewing Auditor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-10-2022. Mckenna earned $80,808 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Porfirio Martinez

Area Maintenance Supervis/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,808

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,808
Hire date: 10-06-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Porfirio Martinez works as a Area Maintenance Supervis for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2005. Porfirio earned $80,808 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Donald Crawford

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,782

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,782
Hire date: 05-21-1992
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donald Crawford is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-21-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $80,782. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Roach

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,782

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,782
Hire date: 02-05-2024
Pay grade: 17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jennifer Roach is a Assistant Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-05-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $80,782. They are classified at grade 17.

John Karpoff

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,782

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,782
Hire date: 01-22-2024
Pay grade: 17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John Karpoff serves as a Assistant Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,782. They are classified at grade 17.

Pamela Scroggins

Senior Transportation Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,730

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,730
Hire date: 10-15-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Pamela Scroggins serves as a Senior Transportation Planner within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-15-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,730. They are classified at grade 16.

Charles Morrison

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,704
Hire date: 04-01-1998
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Morrison is a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-01-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $80,704. They are classified at grade 15.

Jimmy Watson

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,704
Hire date: 03-10-2025
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jimmy Watson holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-10-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,704. Their pay grade is L12.

Bart Dudley

Advanced GIS - Data Management/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,574

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,574
Hire date: 01-09-2000
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bart Dudley serves as a Advanced GIS - Data Management within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-09-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,574. They are classified at grade I14.

Toyia Smith

Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,444
Hire date: 12-17-2009
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Toyia Smith holds the role of Accountant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-17-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,444. Their pay grade is 14.

Floyd Haley

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,392

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,392
Hire date: 05-06-1996
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Floyd Haley is a Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-1996. 2026 total compensation came to $80,392. They are classified at grade 15.

James Caldwell

Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,210

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,210
Hire date: 07-01-1987
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Caldwell is a Adv District Permit Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1987. 2026 total compensation came to $80,210. They are classified at grade 14.

Valarie Nichols

Adv Photogrammetry Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,184

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,184
Hire date: 06-02-2008
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Valarie Nichols is a Adv Photogrammetry Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $80,184. They are classified at grade 14.

Anthony Cossey

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,158

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,158
Hire date: 09-13-1999
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Anthony Cossey serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-13-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,158. They are classified at grade 13.

Dustin Tugwell

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,158

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,158
Hire date: 04-23-2009
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dustin Tugwell works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-23-2009. Dustin earned $80,158 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Calhoon

Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,106

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,106
Hire date: 10-14-2004
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Calhoon is a Adv District Permit Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $80,106. They are classified at grade 14.

Donald Thornton

Geotech Drill Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,028

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,028
Hire date: 12-06-1993
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donald Thornton holds the role of Geotech Drill Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-06-1993. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,028. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle Bradley

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,002

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $80,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,002
Hire date: 07-13-2000
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michelle Bradley holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-13-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,002. Their pay grade is 14.

Derl Futrell

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,976

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $79,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,976
Hire date: 03-27-2008
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Derl Futrell holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-27-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,976. Their pay grade is 15.

Brian Bass

Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,924

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $79,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,924
Hire date: 02-08-1999
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Bass is a Surveys Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $79,924. They are classified at grade 14.

Kyle Covington

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,872

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $79,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,872
Hire date: 06-23-2015
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kyle Covington serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,872. They are classified at grade E13.

Henry Williams

Laboratory Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,742

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $79,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,742
Hire date: 05-15-2003
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Henry Williams serves as a Laboratory Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,742. They are classified at grade 13.

Bryan Saunders

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,716

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $79,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,716
Hire date: 06-04-2012
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryan Saunders works as a Senior Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-04-2012. Bryan earned $79,716 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Ericka Coleman

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,664

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $79,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,664
Hire date: 03-10-2025
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ericka Coleman serves as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-10-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,664. They are classified at grade L12.