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 19

Aaron Collier

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,948

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,948
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Collier holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,948. Their pay grade is L12.

Ceburn Gilliam

Safety Program Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,922

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,922
Hire date: 09-30-1988
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ceburn Gilliam is a Safety Program Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-30-1988. 2026 total compensation came to $77,922. They are classified at grade 14.

Alvie Spradling

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,870

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,870
Hire date: 04-25-2005
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Alvie Spradling serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-25-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,870. They are classified at grade 13.

Jake Mashburn

Senior Transportation Pla/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,844

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,844
Hire date: 03-01-2021
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jake Mashburn holds the role of Senior Transportation Pla at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-01-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,844. Their pay grade is I16.

Henry Frasher

IT Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,818

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,818
Hire date: 06-25-2012
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Henry Frasher holds the role of IT Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-25-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,818. Their pay grade is I14.

Larry Brazil

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,792

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,792
Hire date: 12-10-1992
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Larry Brazil works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-10-1992. Larry earned $77,792 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Boyce Mosely

IT Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,766

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,766
Hire date: 11-07-2015
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Boyce Mosely serves as a IT Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-07-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,766. They are classified at grade I14.

Jack Koba

System Information Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,662

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,662
Hire date: 06-05-1997
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jack Koba is a System Information Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-1997. 2026 total compensation came to $77,662. They are classified at grade I14.

Daniel Kim

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,610

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,610
Hire date: 07-10-2023
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Kim holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-10-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,610. Their pay grade is E13.

Eli Wallace

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,610

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,610
Hire date: 06-10-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eli Wallace is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-10-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $77,610. They are classified at grade E13.

Matthew Maruri

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,610

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,610
Hire date: 12-14-2023
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Maruri holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-14-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,610. Their pay grade is E13.

Sherman Whittle

Facilities Mgt Proj Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,610

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,610
Hire date: 12-26-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sherman Whittle serves as a Facilities Mgt Proj Coor within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-26-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,610. They are classified at grade 13.

Aaron Richard

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,584

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,584
Hire date: 05-28-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Aaron Richard serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,584. They are classified at grade E13.

John Hughes

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,584

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,584
Hire date: 09-25-2014
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Hughes works as a Construction Proj Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-25-2014. John earned $77,584 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Eddings

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,584

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,584
Hire date: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Eddings 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 $77,584. They are classified at grade L12.

Carma Tollett

Program Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,558

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,558
Hire date: 05-19-2005
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Carma Tollett holds the role of Program Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-19-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,558. Their pay grade is 14.

Anthony Caudel

Statewide Bridge Inspect/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,480

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,480
Hire date: 11-07-2011
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anthony Caudel holds the role of Statewide Bridge Inspect at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-07-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,480. Their pay grade is 16.

Caleb Marshall

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,428

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,428
Hire date: 06-03-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Caleb Marshall serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,428. They are classified at grade E13.

Casey Pratt

Statewide Bridge Inspect/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,428

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,428
Hire date: 04-30-2010
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Casey Pratt works as a Statewide Bridge Inspect for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-30-2010. Casey earned $77,428 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Brady Hanney

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,402

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,402
Hire date: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brady Hanney works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2021. Brady earned $77,402 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Kent Little

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,402

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,402
Hire date: 02-27-1997
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kent Little works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-27-1997. Kent earned $77,402 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Mary Pearson

Transportation Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,402

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,402
Hire date: 02-01-2006
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mary Pearson holds the role of Transportation Planner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,402. Their pay grade is 14.

Darren Ramsey

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,350

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,350
Hire date: 02-27-2004
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Darren Ramsey serves as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-27-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Joshua Motzer

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,350

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,350
Hire date: 08-25-2002
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Motzer works as a Assistant Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-25-2002. Joshua earned $77,350 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Sonya Whittenburg

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,324

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,324
Hire date: 05-02-2016
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sonya Whittenburg holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-02-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,324. Their pay grade is 14.

James Johnson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,298

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,298
Hire date: 09-26-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Johnson works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-26-2011. James earned $77,298 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

James Lamb

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,298

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,298
Hire date: 10-04-1993
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Lamb serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-04-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,298. They are classified at grade 15.

Shae Eversole

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,246

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,246
Hire date: 01-31-2022
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shae Eversole works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-31-2022. Shae earned $77,246 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Leslie Goshien

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,246

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,246
Hire date: 05-13-2001
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Leslie Goshien is a Executive Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-13-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $77,246. They are classified at grade 12.

Kathy Gunderman

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,168

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,168
Hire date: 01-07-1993
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kathy Gunderman serves as a Geospatial Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-07-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,168. They are classified at grade I12.

Corey Weatherford

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,142

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,142
Hire date: 05-20-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Corey Weatherford holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,142. Their pay grade is 15.

David Selby

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,116

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,116
Hire date: 06-04-2012
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Selby is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-04-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $77,116. They are classified at grade 15.

Kelvin Mcgee

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,038

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,038
Hire date: 02-24-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelvin Mcgee works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-24-2025. Kelvin earned $77,038 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.

Dnka Chaba

Traffic Investigator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,012

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,012
Hire date: 08-17-2000
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dnka Chaba is a Traffic Investigator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-17-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012. They are classified at grade 14.

Kelly Dull

Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,012

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $77,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,012
Hire date: 05-10-2003
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kelly Dull serves as a Accountant within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-10-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,012. They are classified at grade 14.

Jason Marshall

Adv District Permit Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,986

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,986
Hire date: 06-13-2010
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Marshall holds the role of Adv District Permit Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,986. Their pay grade is 14.

Josh Higginbottom

Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,960

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,960
Hire date: 11-25-2002
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Josh Higginbottom serves as a Sealing Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,960. They are classified at grade 15.

Rose Catlett

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,934

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,934
Hire date: 08-06-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rose Catlett works as a Assistant Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-06-2018. Rose earned $76,934 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Austin Janes

Statewide Bridge Inspect/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,752

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,752
Hire date: 11-01-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Austin Janes serves as a Statewide Bridge Inspect within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-01-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,752. They are classified at grade 16.

David Gibbons

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,752

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,752
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Gibbons is a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-17-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $76,752. They are classified at grade L12.