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 23

Michael Castleberry

Surveys Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,814

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,814
Hire date: 12-20-2010
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Castleberry is a Surveys Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-20-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $73,814. They are classified at grade 14.

Khari Withers

Laboratory Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,788

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,788
Hire date: 11-01-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Khari Withers serves as a Laboratory Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-01-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,788. They are classified at grade 13.

Natasha Halbert

Dbe Support Services Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,762

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,762
Hire date: 01-08-2001
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Natasha Halbert is a Dbe Support Services Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-08-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $73,762. They are classified at grade 12.

Terry King

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,762

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,762
Hire date: 01-20-2007
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry King holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,762. Their pay grade is 15.

Ryan Hughes

IT Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,710

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,710
Hire date: 04-04-2016
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ryan Hughes serves as a IT Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-04-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,710. They are classified at grade I14.

Colin Nine

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,658

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,658
Hire date: 05-03-2004
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Colin Nine is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-03-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $73,658. They are classified at grade 13.

Kishor Surneni

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,606

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,606
Hire date: 11-03-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kishor Surneni works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-03-2024. Kishor earned $73,606 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.

Tyler Smith

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,606

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,606
Hire date: 01-15-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tyler Smith works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-15-2025. Tyler earned $73,606 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.

Daniel Heidelberg

Pub Transportation Pgm Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,528

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,528
Hire date: 11-26-2015
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel Heidelberg serves as a Pub Transportation Pgm Manager within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-26-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,528. They are classified at grade 14.

Christy Cambron

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,476

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,476
Hire date: 02-20-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christy Cambron works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-20-2001. Christy earned $73,476 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Brook Norris

Pub Transportation Pgm Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,372

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,372
Hire date: 04-27-2014
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brook Norris works as a Pub Transportation Pgm Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-27-2014. Brook earned $73,372 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jimmy Rosenbaum

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,372

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,372
Hire date: 11-04-1995
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jimmy Rosenbaum works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-1995. Jimmy earned $73,372 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Ricardo Ramirez

Adv Public Involvmt Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,294

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,294
Hire date: 05-02-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ricardo Ramirez holds the role of Adv Public Involvmt Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-02-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,294. Their pay grade is 14.

Tara Dixon

System Information Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,268

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,268
Hire date: 10-20-2009
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tara Dixon holds the role of System Information Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-20-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,268. Their pay grade is I14.

Tracy Henderson

Geotech Drill Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,268

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,268
Hire date: 04-09-2009
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tracy Henderson serves as a Geotech Drill Crew Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-09-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,268. They are classified at grade 14.

Christy Corley

Lead Abstractor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,216

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,216
Hire date: 08-13-2018
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christy Corley is a Lead Abstractor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-13-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $73,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Javin Shirley

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Hire date: 01-09-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Javin Shirley serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-09-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,190. They are classified at grade E13.

Madeline Giebler

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Hire date: 05-19-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Madeline Giebler serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-19-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,190. They are classified at grade E13.

Nathan Johnston

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Hire date: 12-30-2024
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathan Johnston holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-30-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,190. Their pay grade is E13.

Nicholas Gebauer

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Hire date: 05-27-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nicholas Gebauer is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-27-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $73,190. They are classified at grade E13.

Noah Hallman

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Hire date: 06-09-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Noah Hallman works as a Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2025. Noah earned $73,190 in 2026. Their pay grade is E13.

Sean Erdley

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Hire date: 05-27-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sean Erdley holds the role of Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-27-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,190. Their pay grade is E13.

Ines Sanchez

Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,190

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,190
Hire date: 05-19-2025
Pay grade: E13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ines Sanchez is a Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-19-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $73,190. They are classified at grade E13.

Corey Curry

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,138

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,138
Hire date: 08-30-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Corey Curry holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-30-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,138. Their pay grade is 13.

Kerin Burrell

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,086

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,086
Hire date: 12-29-2012
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kerin Burrell holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,086. Their pay grade is 13.

Nathan Daniels

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,086

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,086
Hire date: 02-03-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathan Daniels holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,086. Their pay grade is 15.

Colt Smith

Construct Earthwork Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,060

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $73,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,060
Hire date: 01-06-2015
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Colt Smith works as a Construct Earthwork Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2015. Colt earned $73,060 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Therese Yarnold

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,956

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,956
Hire date: 12-07-1997
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Therese Yarnold works as a Office Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-07-1997. Therese earned $72,956 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Brayden Carmichael

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,878

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,878
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brayden Carmichael is a Ahp Patrol Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-04-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $72,878. They are classified at grade L10.

Carson Stracner

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,878

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,878
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Carson Stracner holds the role of Ahp Patrol Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-04-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,878. Their pay grade is L10.

Lacamra Watson

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,878

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,878
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lacamra Watson holds the role of Ahp Patrol Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-04-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,878. Their pay grade is L10.

Treyce Bennett

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,878

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,878
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Treyce Bennett holds the role of Ahp Patrol Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-04-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,878. Their pay grade is L10.

Chase Green

Adv Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Hire date: 04-10-2023
Pay grade: I14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chase Green is a Adv Geospatial Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-10-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $72,800. They are classified at grade I14.

Russell Hubbard

Adv Graphic Design Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,696

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,696
Hire date: 10-06-2014
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Russell Hubbard is a Adv Graphic Design Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-06-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $72,696. They are classified at grade 14.

Micha Cody

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,644

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,644
Hire date: 11-21-2013
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Micha Cody works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-21-2013. Micha earned $72,644 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jared Shinn

Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,592
Hire date: 07-25-2005
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jared Shinn holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-25-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,592. Their pay grade is 15.

Lisa Beaver

Senior Human Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,514

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,514
Hire date: 04-22-2022
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lisa Beaver holds the role of Senior Human Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-22-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,514. Their pay grade is 14.

Jasmine Spear

Staff Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,488

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,488
Hire date: 09-11-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jasmine Spear holds the role of Staff Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-11-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,488. Their pay grade is 14.

Laura Wentz

Community Relations Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,488

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,488
Hire date: 06-26-1992
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Laura Wentz is a Community Relations Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $72,488. They are classified at grade 14.

Amos O'Connor

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,462

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $72,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,462
Hire date: 07-23-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Amos O'Connor serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-23-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,462. They are classified at grade 13.