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 29

Douglas Beaty

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,354

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,354
Hire date: 04-02-2003
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Douglas Beaty is a Geospatial Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-02-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $68,354. They are classified at grade I12.

Sonya Rose

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,354

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,354
Hire date: 05-08-2004
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Sonya Rose is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-08-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $68,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Joseph Shamsie

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,328

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,328
Hire date: 11-02-2007
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Shamsie works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-02-2007. Joseph earned $68,328 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenneth Gollinger

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,276

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,276
Hire date: 08-01-1981
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Gollinger is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-01-1981. 2026 total compensation came to $68,276. They are classified at grade 11.

Gail Frazier

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,198

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,198
Hire date: 06-26-2003
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gail Frazier holds the role of Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,198. Their pay grade is 12.

Dustin Bryant

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,146

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,146
Hire date: 03-16-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dustin Bryant serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-16-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,146. They are classified at grade 13.

Lacy Wiseman

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,094

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,094
Hire date: 02-06-2012
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lacy Wiseman holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-06-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,094. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristi Williams

Advanced Natural Resource/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,042

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,042
Hire date: 10-27-2008
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kristi Williams is a Advanced Natural Resource at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $68,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Denice Stitt

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,016

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $68,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,016
Hire date: 09-09-1993
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Denice Stitt is a Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-09-1993. 2026 total compensation came to $68,016. They are classified at grade 12.

Desiree Allbritton

Senior Human Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,964

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,964
Hire date: 12-04-2023
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Desiree Allbritton holds the role of Senior Human Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,964. Their pay grade is 14.

Hannah Wright

External Information Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,964

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,964
Hire date: 05-01-2023
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hannah Wright holds the role of External Information Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-01-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Joanna Stewart

Subcontract Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,938
Hire date: 11-06-2005
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joanna Stewart serves as a Subcontract Administrator within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-06-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,938. They are classified at grade 12.

Chancie Acosta

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,860

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,860
Hire date: 12-01-2008
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chancie Acosta works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-01-2008. Chancie earned $67,860 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Pruitt

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,782

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,782
Hire date: 01-17-2023
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Pruitt holds the role of Shop Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-17-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,782. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Sims

Assistant Signing Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,730

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,730
Hire date: 01-15-2010
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Sims works as a Assistant Signing Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-15-2010. Jason earned $67,730 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel O'Roark

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,704
Hire date: 09-23-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel O'Roark serves as a Shop Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-23-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,704. They are classified at grade 13.

Kenneth Caldwell

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,704
Hire date: 01-24-1995
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kenneth Caldwell serves as a Shop Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-24-1995. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,704. They are classified at grade 13.

Victor Jordan

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,704
Hire date: 06-13-2002
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Victor Jordan serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-13-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,704. They are classified at grade 11.

Brian Burke

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Burke 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 $67,678. Their pay grade is L10.

Cody Carr

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cody Carr serves as a Ahp Patrol Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-04-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,678. They are classified at grade L10.

Garrett Gurley

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Garrett Gurley serves as a Ahp Patrol Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,678. They are classified at grade L10.

Isaiah Sands

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 06-19-2022
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Isaiah Sands holds the role of Ahp Patrol Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-19-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,678. Their pay grade is L10.

Jeffery Whitney

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 01-19-2000
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffery Whitney works as a Ahp Patrol Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-19-2000. Jeffery earned $67,678 in 2026. Their pay grade is L10.

Malachi Harris

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Malachi Harris serves as a Ahp Patrol Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-04-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,678. They are classified at grade L10.

Nathaniel Humphreys

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 05-04-2026
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nathaniel Humphreys serves as a Ahp Patrol Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-04-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,678. They are classified at grade L10.

Philip Roberts

Ahp Patrol Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,678

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,678
Hire date: 12-01-2025
Pay grade: L10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Philip Roberts works as a Ahp Patrol Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-01-2025. Philip earned $67,678 in 2026. Their pay grade is L10.

Lakshmi Erla

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,496

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,496
Hire date: 10-14-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lakshmi Erla is a Engineering Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $67,496. They are classified at grade 11.

Mikayla Shaddon

Environmental Impact Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,470

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,470
Hire date: 07-15-2018
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mikayla Shaddon works as a Environmental Impact Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-15-2018. Mikayla earned $67,470 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Valerie Holcomb

Closing Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,418

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,418
Hire date: 01-04-2021
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Valerie Holcomb works as a Closing Agent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2021. Valerie earned $67,418 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Valerie Baney

Administrative Officer II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,366

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,366
Hire date: 02-22-2022
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Valerie Baney is a Administrative Officer II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-22-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $67,366. They are classified at grade 14.

John Elk

Advanced Surveys Technici/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,314

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,314
Hire date: 11-04-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Elk works as a Advanced Surveys Technici for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-2024. John earned $67,314 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Donald Flowers

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,288

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,288
Hire date: 11-08-1999
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donald Flowers holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-08-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,288. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Carter

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,236

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,236
Hire date: 02-17-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Steven Carter serves as a Adv Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-17-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,236. They are classified at grade 13.

Therese Edmonson

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,210

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,210
Hire date: 06-05-1995
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Therese Edmonson is a Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-1995. 2026 total compensation came to $67,210. They are classified at grade 12.

Felicia Couser

Program Management Specia/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,184

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,184
Hire date: 10-05-2009
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Felicia Couser is a Program Management Specia at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $67,184. They are classified at grade 14.

Kellie Simpson

Program Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,184

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,184
Hire date: 03-09-2020
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kellie Simpson holds the role of Program Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-09-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,184. Their pay grade is 14.

Lindsay Wright

Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,184

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,184
Hire date: 12-18-2023
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lindsay Wright serves as a Accountant within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-18-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,184. They are classified at grade 14.

Samantha Ragan

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,184

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,184
Hire date: 04-24-2023
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samantha Ragan works as a Office Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-24-2023. Samantha earned $67,184 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeffery Maze

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,158

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,158
Hire date: 01-29-2010
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffery Maze is a Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-29-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $67,158. They are classified at grade 12.

Eric Anderson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$67,132

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $67,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,132
Hire date: 03-17-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Eric Anderson serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-17-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,132. They are classified at grade 13.