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 22

Tabie Richards

District Maintenance Superintendent/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: 08-13-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tabie Richards is a District Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-13-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $75,244. They are classified at grade 16.

Terry Taylor

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/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: 03-10-2025
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Taylor is a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-10-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $75,244. They are classified at grade L12.

Howard Gracey

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,218

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,218
Hire date: 01-31-2011
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Howard Gracey serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-31-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,218. They are classified at grade 15.

Ryan Herndon

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,218

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,218
Hire date: 09-10-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ryan Herndon works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-10-2003. Ryan earned $75,218 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Aaron Ratcliff

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,192

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,192
Hire date: 02-01-2007
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Ratcliff is a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $75,192. They are classified at grade 14.

Theodore Pulley

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,192

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,192
Hire date: 05-22-2014
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Theodore Pulley holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-22-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,192. Their pay grade is 15.

Terry Gill

Fleet Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,036
Hire date: 09-05-2023
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Gill works as a Fleet Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-05-2023. Terry earned $75,036 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Bailey Gambill

Attorney I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,036
Hire date: 01-07-2015
Pay grade: A16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bailey Gambill serves as a Attorney I within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-07-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,036. They are classified at grade A16.

Jason Bohannon

Senior Transportation Pla/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,036
Hire date: 05-06-2024
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jason Bohannon serves as a Senior Transportation Pla within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,036. They are classified at grade 16.

John Mathis

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $75,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,036
Hire date: 02-01-1996
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Mathis works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-1996. John earned $75,036 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Donald Halbert

Photogrammetry Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,932

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,932
Hire date: 09-22-2011
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donald Halbert works as a Photogrammetry Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-22-2011. Donald earned $74,932 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Yookyung Chang

Construction Systems Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,906

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,906
Hire date: 02-10-2025
Pay grade: I15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Yookyung Chang is a Construction Systems Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-10-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $74,906. They are classified at grade I15.

Kimberly Jewell

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,880

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,880
Hire date: 03-19-1987
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kimberly Jewell works as a Administrative Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-19-1987. Kimberly earned $74,880 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Bradley Hall

Traffic Ops Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,854

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,854
Hire date: 08-04-2003
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bradley Hall is a Traffic Ops Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-04-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $74,854. They are classified at grade 15.

Kevin Dunkerson

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,854

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,854
Hire date: 12-09-2011
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Dunkerson works as a Health and Safety Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-09-2011. Kevin earned $74,854 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ozlem Polat

Adv Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,854

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,854
Hire date: 12-01-2020
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ozlem Polat serves as a Adv Geospatial Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,854. They are classified at grade I14.

Trenna Mcentyre

Senior Human Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,750

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,750
Hire date: 11-18-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Trenna Mcentyre works as a Senior Human Resources Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-2019. Trenna earned $74,750 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Garland Baker

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,698

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,698
Hire date: 12-31-2007
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Garland Baker holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-31-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,698. Their pay grade is 15.

Mickey Satterwhite

Assistant Striping Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,672

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,672
Hire date: 07-06-1993
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mickey Satterwhite works as a Assistant Striping Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-06-1993. Mickey earned $74,672 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kobe Ray

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,646

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,646
Hire date: 05-05-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kobe Ray is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-05-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $74,646. They are classified at grade E13.

Blake Zuber

Facilities Mgt Proj Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,594

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,594
Hire date: 01-06-2016
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Blake Zuber works as a Facilities Mgt Proj Coor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2016. Blake earned $74,594 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Hickle

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,490

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,490
Hire date: 11-17-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffrey Hickle is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-17-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $74,490. They are classified at grade E13.

Laura Rankin

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,490

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,490
Hire date: 07-22-2013
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Laura Rankin is a Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-22-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $74,490. They are classified at grade 14.

Timothy Miller

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,464

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,464
Hire date: 10-21-2024
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Miller serves as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,464. They are classified at grade L12.

Travis Graves

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,464

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,464
Hire date: 10-21-2024
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Graves holds the role of Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-21-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,464. Their pay grade is L12.

Blake Spoo

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,464

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,464
Hire date: 12-12-2022
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Blake Spoo works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2022. Blake earned $74,464 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

Robert Smallwood

Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,464

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,464
Hire date: 03-10-2025
Pay grade: L12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Smallwood works as a Ahp Patrol Offr 1St Class for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-10-2025. Robert earned $74,464 in 2026. Their pay grade is L12.

William Mcknight

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,412

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,412
Hire date: 10-21-1999
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, William Mcknight serves as a Adv Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-21-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,412. They are classified at grade 13.

Brooke Michna

Staff Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,256

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,256
Hire date: 04-11-2018
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brooke Michna works as a Staff Auditor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-11-2018. Brooke earned $74,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Smith

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,256

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,256
Hire date: 10-14-2004
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Smith is a Health and Safety Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $74,256. They are classified at grade 12.

Austin Ardwin

Senior Health and Safety Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,178

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,178
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Austin Ardwin holds the role of Senior Health and Safety Offr at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178. Their pay grade is 14.

Cynthia Allen

Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,048

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,048
Hire date: 09-15-1986
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cynthia Allen serves as a Designer within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-15-1986. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,048. They are classified at grade 12.

Benny Mcdowell

Senior Human Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,022

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,022
Hire date: 06-13-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benny Mcdowell holds the role of Senior Human Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,022. Their pay grade is 14.

Ryan Robinson

IT Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,022

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $74,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,022
Hire date: 03-03-2021
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ryan Robinson serves as a IT Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,022. They are classified at grade I14.

Kenneth Neely

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,944

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,944
Hire date: 10-21-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Neely is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $73,944. They are classified at grade 13.

Lisa Taylor

Assistant Rr Crossing Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,944

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,944
Hire date: 10-14-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lisa Taylor serves as a Assistant Rr Crossing Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,944. They are classified at grade 14.

Joseph Ledvina

Adv Natural Res Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,918

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,918
Hire date: 09-04-2018
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Ledvina holds the role of Adv Natural Res Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-04-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,918. Their pay grade is 14.

Joseph Rapier

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,918

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,918
Hire date: 07-02-2007
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Rapier works as a Senior Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-02-2007. Joseph earned $73,918 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Timothy Cotton

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,892

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,892
Hire date: 08-08-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Timothy Cotton works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-08-2011. Timothy earned $73,892 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Timothy Lewis

IT Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,866

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,866
Hire date: 02-01-2001
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Timothy Lewis holds the role of IT Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,866. Their pay grade is I14.