Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 24
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Mitchell Aday is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-03-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $72,384. They are classified at grade 13.
Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation
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Meredith Whittle holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-05-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,358. Their pay grade is 14.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Carter Davis holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,332. Their pay grade is 14.
Property Manager/AR Department of Transportation
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Katharine Gilbertson works as a Property Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2017. Katharine earned $72,332 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.
Transportation Planner/AR Department of Transportation
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Robert Hunter holds the role of Transportation Planner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-18-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,332. Their pay grade is 14.
Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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Phillip Brady works as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2016. Phillip earned $72,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Traffic Investigator/AR Department of Transportation
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Joshua Phillips holds the role of Traffic Investigator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,228. Their pay grade is 14.
Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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Jacob Sant holds the role of Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-30-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,202. Their pay grade is 15.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Kenneth Jackson works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-20-1996. Kenneth earned $72,150 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Digital Content Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Denise Powell serves as a Digital Content Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,150. They are classified at grade 13.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Chris Hendricks is a Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $72,098. They are classified at grade 15.
Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Jermy Purifoy is a Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-18-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $72,072. They are classified at grade 13.
Laboratory Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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Rodney Catlett works as a Laboratory Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2002. Rodney earned $72,020 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Jeffery Foreman holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-25-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,968. Their pay grade is 15.
Hbm Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Keyshawn Pittman works as a Hbm Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2017. Keyshawn earned $71,968 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Kara Robinson holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-04-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,942. Their pay grade is 13.
Adv Mcs Data Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Renee Hill holds the role of Adv Mcs Data Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-12-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,942. Their pay grade is 12.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Jon Jones holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,864. Their pay grade is 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Holland serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-08-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,838. They are classified at grade 13.
Hbm Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Ernie Jewell holds the role of Hbm Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,812. Their pay grade is 15.
Sealing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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Frank Burchfield works as a Sealing Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-25-2016. Frank earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Bridge Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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Jeremy Launius works as a Bridge Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-18-2014. Jeremy earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Joey Barnett serves as a Special Maintenance Superintendent within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-08-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Keaton serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.
Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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Justyn Harper holds the role of Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,786. Their pay grade is 15.
Lead System Information Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Megan Mrdja is a Lead System Information Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-23-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $71,786. They are classified at grade 12.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Ricky Cummings serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-11-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Shane Rothenberger serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-06-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Billy Richey works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-21-2008. Billy earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Blake Jackson serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-15-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Daniel Karr works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2006. Daniel earned $71,786 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Donald Green serves as a Area Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-04-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,786. They are classified at grade 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Doyle Bowlin holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-06-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,786. Their pay grade is 15.
Utilities Inspection Coor/AR Department of Transportation
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Matthew Williams is a Utilities Inspection Coor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-02-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $71,708. They are classified at grade 15.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Dawn Boyd serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-03-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,682. They are classified at grade 13.
Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Mark Mcclanahan holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-13-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,682. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Joseph Eubanks works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-24-2002. Joseph earned $71,656 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation
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Russell Downing works as a Special Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-11-2013. Russell earned $71,656 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Jeffrey Johnson works as a Area Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-02-2006. Jeffrey earned $71,630 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.
Area Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Lowell Jones holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-01-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,630. Their pay grade is 15.