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 21

Chase Dalton

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,050

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,050
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chase Dalton 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 $76,050. Their pay grade is L12.

James Gilbert

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,050

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,050
Hire date: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Gilbert 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 $76,050. They are classified at grade L12.

Jeffrey Middlebrook

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,050

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $76,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,050
Hire date: 08-15-2022
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffrey Middlebrook holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-15-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,050. Their pay grade is L12.

Christian Smith

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,998
Hire date: 02-27-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christian Smith holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-27-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,998. Their pay grade is L12.

Scott Walton

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,998
Hire date: 12-31-2009
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Scott Walton serves as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-31-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,998. They are classified at grade 14.

Taylor Wilson

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,998
Hire date: 02-27-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Taylor Wilson holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-27-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,998. Their pay grade is L12.

Laura Harding

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,972

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,972
Hire date: 11-02-2020
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Laura Harding works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-02-2020. Laura earned $75,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Miranda Neal

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,972

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,972
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Miranda Neal works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. Miranda earned $75,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Shaun Addison

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,972

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,972
Hire date: 10-10-1987
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Shaun Addison serves as a Executive Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-10-1987. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,972. They are classified at grade 12.

Zachary Hall

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,972

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,972
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Hall 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 $75,972. Their pay grade is L12.

Jimmy Cullen

Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,946

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,946
Hire date: 04-20-2015
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jimmy Cullen works as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-20-2015. Jimmy earned $75,946 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Austin Greenwood

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,894

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,894
Hire date: 04-22-2024
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Austin Greenwood holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-22-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,894. Their pay grade is L12.

Chris Potter

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,894

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,894
Hire date: 09-09-1996
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chris Potter holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-09-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Daryl Pitts

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,894

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,894
Hire date: 11-13-1995
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daryl Pitts serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-13-1995. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,894. They are classified at grade 15.

Travis Nelson

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,894

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,894
Hire date: 08-19-1999
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Nelson is a Health and Safety Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-19-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $75,894. They are classified at grade 12.

Ron Patterson

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,868

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,868
Hire date: 01-31-2022
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ron Patterson works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-31-2022. Ron earned $75,868 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Garrett Bradford

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,868

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,868
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Garrett Bradford 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 $75,868. Their pay grade is L12.

Jeremy Evans

Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,868

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,868
Hire date: 07-13-2000
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Evans holds the role of Special Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-13-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,868. Their pay grade is 15.

Derek Payne

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,842

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,842
Hire date: 07-27-2020
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Derek Payne holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-27-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,842. Their pay grade is L12.

Jared Kegley

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,842

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,842
Hire date: 09-15-2009
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jared Kegley is a Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-15-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $75,842. They are classified at grade 15.

Kaleb Burns

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,816

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,816
Hire date: 04-22-2024
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kaleb Burns holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-22-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,816. Their pay grade is L12.

Larry Fleming

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,790

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,790
Hire date: 12-27-2016
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Larry Fleming works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2016. Larry earned $75,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Paul Campbell

Adv Geologist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,764

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,764
Hire date: 09-14-2015
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paul Campbell is a Adv Geologist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-14-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $75,764. They are classified at grade 15.

John Callender

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,712

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,712
Hire date: 01-03-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Callender is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $75,712. They are classified at grade 13.

David Steward

Program Management Specia/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,686

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,686
Hire date: 03-25-2014
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Steward holds the role of Program Management Specia at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-25-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,686. Their pay grade is 14.

Randy Cummings

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,660

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,660
Hire date: 05-14-2018
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randy Cummings holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-14-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,660. Their pay grade is 15.

Aimee Goode

Adv Graphic Design Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,634

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,634
Hire date: 03-02-2015
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aimee Goode holds the role of Adv Graphic Design Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-02-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,634. Their pay grade is 14.

Alicia Simpson

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,634

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,634
Hire date: 09-04-2002
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alicia Simpson holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-04-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,634. Their pay grade is 14.

Marrissa Brickey

Adv Graphic Design Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,634

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,634
Hire date: 01-02-2018
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Marrissa Brickey serves as a Adv Graphic Design Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,634. They are classified at grade 14.

Windell Lawson

Senior Health and Safety Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,634

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,634
Hire date: 06-06-2013
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Windell Lawson serves as a Senior Health and Safety Offr within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-06-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,634. They are classified at grade 14.

Rebekah Longeway

Pub Transportation Pgm Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,608

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,608
Hire date: 09-20-1997
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Rebekah Longeway serves as a Pub Transportation Pgm Manager within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-20-1997. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,608. They are classified at grade 14.

William Vittitow

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,608

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,608
Hire date: 04-20-1992
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Vittitow holds the role of Geospatial Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-20-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,608. Their pay grade is I12.

Jason Stigall

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,556

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,556
Hire date: 07-13-1998
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Stigall holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-13-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556. Their pay grade is 13.

Catrina Sullivan

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,530

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,530
Hire date: 04-04-2013
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Catrina Sullivan holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-04-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,530. Their pay grade is 15.

Jon Cates

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,478

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,478
Hire date: 08-26-1999
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jon Cates serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-26-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,478. They are classified at grade 15.

Bryce Coin

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,374

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,374
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bryce Coin serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,374. They are classified at grade E13.

Amy Morgan

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,348

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,348
Hire date: 03-31-2012
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amy Morgan is a Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-31-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $75,348. They are classified at grade 14.

Gregory Gibbs

Class and Comp Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,322

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,322
Hire date: 10-10-2008
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gregory Gibbs serves as a Class and Comp Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-10-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,322. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Cooper

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,322

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,322
Hire date: 07-14-2003
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Michael Cooper serves as a Shop Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-14-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,322. They are classified at grade 13.

James Morris

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,244

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,244
Hire date: 10-27-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Morris is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $75,244. They are classified at grade 15.