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
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 3

Colton Cowles

Alternative Delivery Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$131,586

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $131,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,586
Hire date: 11-27-2010
Pay grade: E20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Colton Cowles is a Alternative Delivery Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-27-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $131,586. They are classified at grade E20.

Dustin Treadway

District Construct Engineering/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$131,066

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $131,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,066
Hire date: 10-07-2001
Pay grade: E20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dustin Treadway holds the role of District Construct Engineering at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,066. Their pay grade is E20.

Sarah Tamayo

Assistant Division Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$131,066

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $131,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,066
Hire date: 10-03-2006
Pay grade: E20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Sarah Tamayo holds the role of Assistant Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-03-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,066. Their pay grade is E20.

Tambra Herman

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$130,468

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $130,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,468
Hire date: 03-07-2008
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tambra Herman serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-07-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,468. They are classified at grade E19.

Robert Mckinnon

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$129,740

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $129,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,740
Hire date: 10-01-1987
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robert Mckinnon serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-01-1987. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,740. They are classified at grade E19.

Sharon Hawkins

Staff GIS and Mapping Administrative/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$129,740

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $129,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,740
Hire date: 11-30-1999
Pay grade: I19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sharon Hawkins is a Staff GIS and Mapping Administrative at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $129,740. They are classified at grade I19.

Joshua King

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$129,142

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $129,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,142
Hire date: 08-20-2011
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua King holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-20-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,142. Their pay grade is E19.

Daniel Harris

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$128,856

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $128,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,856
Hire date: 10-07-2002
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Harris holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,856. Their pay grade is E19.

John Hartsell

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$128,570

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $128,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,570
Hire date: 12-16-2003
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Hartsell is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $128,570. They are classified at grade E19.

Jeffrey Bickerstaff

Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$128,024

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $128,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,024
Hire date: 08-19-1999
Pay grade: L18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffrey Bickerstaff holds the role of Ahp Lieutenant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-19-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,024. Their pay grade is L18.

Lester Wilhite

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,998
Hire date: 06-27-2005
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lester Wilhite serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-27-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,998. They are classified at grade E19.

Jason James

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,868

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,868
Hire date: 08-09-1995
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason James holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-09-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,868. Their pay grade is E19.

Minghua Miller

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,816

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,816
Hire date: 01-01-2011
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Minghua Miller is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-01-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $127,816. They are classified at grade E19.

David Bushey

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,738

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,738
Hire date: 07-27-1992
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Bushey is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-27-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $127,738. They are classified at grade E19.

James Hays

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,608

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,608
Hire date: 11-20-1996
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Hays serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-20-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,608. They are classified at grade E19.

Jonathan Clements

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,504

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,504
Hire date: 07-01-2001
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Clements serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,504. They are classified at grade E19.

James Pool

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,322

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,322
Hire date: 12-20-2006
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Pool works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-20-2006. James earned $127,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.

William Reddell

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,218

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $127,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,218
Hire date: 05-07-1993
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Reddell is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-07-1993. 2026 total compensation came to $127,218. They are classified at grade E19.

Christopher Livsey

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$126,646

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $126,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,646
Hire date: 11-29-2021
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Livsey is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-29-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $126,646. They are classified at grade E19.

Carla Edwards

Assistant Division Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$126,386

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $126,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,386
Hire date: 05-20-1991
Pay grade: 20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Carla Edwards serves as a Assistant Division Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-20-1991. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,386. They are classified at grade 20.

Raymond Leung

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$126,334

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $126,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,334
Hire date: 06-15-2000
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Raymond Leung works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-15-2000. Raymond earned $126,334 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.

David Norris

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$126,308

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $126,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,308
Hire date: 12-02-2002
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Norris works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-02-2002. David earned $126,308 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.

Andrew Tackett

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$126,100

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $126,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,100
Hire date: 03-18-2011
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Andrew Tackett holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-18-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,100. Their pay grade is E19.

Logan Hardin

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,996

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,996
Hire date: 09-20-2004
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Logan Hardin holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,996. Their pay grade is E19.

John Bettis

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,840

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,840
Hire date: 05-28-1992
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John Bettis serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-28-1992. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840. They are classified at grade E19.

Thomas Gerard

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,476

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,476
Hire date: 03-14-2009
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Gerard is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-14-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $125,476. They are classified at grade E19.

Corey Key

Assistant Division Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,424

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,424
Hire date: 11-01-2001
Pay grade: 20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Corey Key serves as a Assistant Division Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-01-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,424. They are classified at grade 20.

Mark Earl

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,372

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,372
Hire date: 01-22-2004
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mark Earl works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-22-2004. Mark earned $125,372 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.

Christopher Williams

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,294

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,294
Hire date: 07-07-2009
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Williams holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-07-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,294. Their pay grade is E19.

Yongsheng Zhao

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,268

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,268
Hire date: 04-27-2015
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Yongsheng Zhao serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-27-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,268. They are classified at grade E19.

Nancy Gambill

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,242

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,242
Hire date: 03-04-2011
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nancy Gambill holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-04-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,242. Their pay grade is E19.

Dallas Stevens

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,216

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,216
Hire date: 08-15-2002
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dallas Stevens serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-15-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,216. They are classified at grade E19.

Daniel Huett

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,190
Hire date: 03-05-2005
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Huett works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-05-2005. Daniel earned $125,190 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.

Shelby Richey

District Maintenance Engineering/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$125,060

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $125,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,060
Hire date: 12-29-2010
Pay grade: E20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shelby Richey holds the role of District Maintenance Engineering at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,060. Their pay grade is E20.

Thomas Elkins

Assistant Division Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$124,748

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $124,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,748
Hire date: 07-13-1992
Pay grade: 20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Thomas Elkins serves as a Assistant Division Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-13-1992. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,748. They are classified at grade 20.

David Weston

Assistant Division Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$124,670

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $124,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,670
Hire date: 08-14-2006
Pay grade: E20
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, David Weston serves as a Assistant Division Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-14-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,670. They are classified at grade E20.

Donald Henson

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$124,670

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $124,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,670
Hire date: 06-01-1992
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Donald Henson serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-01-1992. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,670. They are classified at grade E19.

Ryan Blankenship

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$124,488

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $124,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,488
Hire date: 09-30-2008
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ryan Blankenship works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2008. Ryan earned $124,488 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.

John Bledsoe

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$124,358

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $124,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,358
Hire date: 01-15-2009
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Bledsoe works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-15-2009. John earned $124,358 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.

Casey Chastain

Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$124,306

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $124,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,306
Hire date: 02-05-2000
Pay grade: E19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Casey Chastain is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-05-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $124,306. They are classified at grade E19.