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 32

Joseph Popplewell

Advanced Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 10-06-2025
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joseph Popplewell serves as a Advanced Designer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-06-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Kaylie Noll

Workforce Development Coo/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 05-05-2025
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kaylie Noll is a Workforce Development Coo at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-05-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $65,546. They are classified at grade 14.

Lisa Garner

Office Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,546

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,546
Hire date: 07-25-2019
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lisa Garner holds the role of Office Manager at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-25-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,546. Their pay grade is 14.

Rex Fletcher

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,520

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,520
Hire date: 12-29-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rex Fletcher holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,520. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Mccord

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,494

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,494
Hire date: 04-21-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Mccord holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-21-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,494. Their pay grade is 13.

Billy Horne

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,442

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,442
Hire date: 11-19-2001
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Billy Horne holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-19-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,442. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Meek

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,416

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,416
Hire date: 04-12-2021
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jonathan Meek holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-12-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,416. Their pay grade is 13.

Byron Bristow

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,364

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,364
Hire date: 11-20-2003
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Byron Bristow holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-20-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,364. Their pay grade is 12.

Aaron Morris

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,338

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,338
Hire date: 06-10-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Morris works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-10-2013. Aaron earned $65,338 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Brandy Campbell

Beautification Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,286

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,286
Hire date: 07-26-1999
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandy Campbell is a Beautification Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-26-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $65,286. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Crumley

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,286

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,286
Hire date: 07-21-1997
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Crumley works as a Sign Crew Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-21-1997. Michael earned $65,286 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Tyler Lincks

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,286

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,286
Hire date: 12-19-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tyler Lincks holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-19-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,286. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Morgan

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,234

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,234
Hire date: 03-07-2011
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Morgan works as a Adv Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2011. Daniel earned $65,234 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeremy Ford

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,234

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,234
Hire date: 02-23-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Ford is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-23-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $65,234. They are classified at grade 13.

Jim Hopkins

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,234

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,234
Hire date: 12-21-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jim Hopkins holds the role of Sign Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-21-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,234. Their pay grade is 13.

Charles Bolin

Assistant Its Ops Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,130

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,130
Hire date: 03-26-2018
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Bolin is a Assistant Its Ops Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-26-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $65,130. They are classified at grade 13.

Chad Miller

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,052

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,052
Hire date: 06-02-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Chad Miller serves as a Engineering Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,052. They are classified at grade 11.

Gary Seaton

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,052

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,052
Hire date: 09-21-2006
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gary Seaton serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-21-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,052. They are classified at grade 11.

Jeremy Mccarty

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,052

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $65,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,052
Hire date: 11-17-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeremy Mccarty serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-17-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,052. They are classified at grade 13.

William Peterman

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,974

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,974
Hire date: 09-12-2011
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Peterman is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-12-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $64,974. They are classified at grade 12.

David Arnold

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,948

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,948
Hire date: 01-24-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Arnold works as a Sign Crew Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-24-2002. David earned $64,948 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Joshua Musick

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,948

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,948
Hire date: 02-21-2001
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Musick holds the role of Sign Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-21-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,948. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Graham

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,948

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,948
Hire date: 04-28-2003
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Steven Graham serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-28-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,948. They are classified at grade 13.

Kristi Marshall

Ojt Support Services Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,922

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,922
Hire date: 08-02-2007
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kristi Marshall works as a Ojt Support Services Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-02-2007. Kristi earned $64,922 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

William Ring

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,896

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,896
Hire date: 09-27-2010
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, William Ring serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-27-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,896. They are classified at grade 11.

Christopher Whitbey

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,870

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,870
Hire date: 12-06-2004
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Whitbey is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-06-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $64,870. They are classified at grade 13.

James Koder

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,870

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,870
Hire date: 05-19-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Koder works as a Shop Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-19-2014. James earned $64,870 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Rodney Stone

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,844

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,844
Hire date: 11-25-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rodney Stone is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $64,844. They are classified at grade 13.

Tiffany Burke

Lead Data Coll Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,844

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,844
Hire date: 02-14-2008
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tiffany Burke is a Lead Data Coll Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-14-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $64,844. They are classified at grade 12.

Clint King

Sign Crew Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,818

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,818
Hire date: 06-14-2010
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Clint King is a Sign Crew Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-14-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $64,818. They are classified at grade 13.

Scott Burleson

Ferry Boat Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,766

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,766
Hire date: 12-18-2003
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Scott Burleson is a Ferry Boat Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-18-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $64,766. They are classified at grade 13.

Nancy Robinson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,714

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,714
Hire date: 10-12-2002
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nancy Robinson works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-12-2002. Nancy earned $64,714 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sarah Garrett

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,662

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,662
Hire date: 05-06-2007
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sarah Garrett works as a Executive Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-06-2007. Sarah earned $64,662 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Stacy Linder

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,662

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,662
Hire date: 01-20-2005
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stacy Linder is a Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-20-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $64,662. They are classified at grade 11.

Blake Smith

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,636

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,636
Hire date: 11-14-2002
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Blake Smith is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-14-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $64,636. They are classified at grade 12.

Travis Middleton

Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,610

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,610
Hire date: 06-13-2016
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Middleton works as a Shop Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2016. Travis earned $64,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

James Ferguson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,558

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,558
Hire date: 08-08-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Ferguson is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-08-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $64,558. They are classified at grade 13.

William Keys

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,480

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,480
Hire date: 10-07-1993
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Keys holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-1993. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,480. Their pay grade is 13.

Desmond Williams

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,402

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,402
Hire date: 03-12-2013
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Desmond Williams serves as a Storeroom Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-12-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,402. They are classified at grade 12.

Charley Smith

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,350

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,350
Hire date: 11-05-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charley Smith holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-05-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,350. Their pay grade is 13.