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 33

Diane Reynolds

Estimates Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,324

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,324
Hire date: 02-26-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Diane Reynolds is a Estimates Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $64,324. They are classified at grade 13.

Taggert Morgan

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,298

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,298
Hire date: 02-11-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Taggert Morgan holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-11-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,298. Their pay grade is 13.

Randy Norris

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,272

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,272
Hire date: 08-25-2014
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randy Norris holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-25-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,272. Their pay grade is 12.

Michelle Hufford

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,246

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,246
Hire date: 07-03-2017
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Michelle Hufford serves as a Storeroom Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-03-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,246. They are classified at grade 12.

Paula Chesshir

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,246

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,246
Hire date: 01-30-2006
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paula Chesshir is a Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-30-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $64,246. They are classified at grade 12.

David Teeter

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,116

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,116
Hire date: 06-05-1997
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Teeter is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-1997. 2026 total compensation came to $64,116. They are classified at grade 11.

Ty Vaughan

Records Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,064

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,064
Hire date: 10-05-2007
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ty Vaughan serves as a Records Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,064. They are classified at grade 12.

Benjamin Robinson

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,064

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,064
Hire date: 12-09-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Robinson works as a Engineering Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-09-2024. Benjamin earned $64,064 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Daniel Hildebran

Cultural Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,064

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,064
Hire date: 04-08-2019
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel Hildebran serves as a Cultural Resources Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-08-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,064. They are classified at grade 12.

Craig Bowden

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,038

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $64,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,038
Hire date: 05-20-2010
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Craig Bowden holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,038. Their pay grade is 13.

John Jarrett

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,882

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,882
Hire date: 01-31-2017
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Jarrett is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-31-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $63,882. They are classified at grade 12.

Keith Hatfield

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,856

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,856
Hire date: 10-06-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Keith Hatfield works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2014. Keith earned $63,856 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jack Entrekin

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,830

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,830
Hire date: 10-02-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jack Entrekin works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-02-2014. Jack earned $63,830 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Arthur Logue

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,778

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,778
Hire date: 11-19-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Arthur Logue serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-19-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,778. They are classified at grade 13.

Jeremy Jackson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,726

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,726
Hire date: 02-21-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Jackson is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-21-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $63,726. They are classified at grade 13.

Demario Haynes

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,674

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,674
Hire date: 10-17-2006
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Demario Haynes serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-17-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,674. They are classified at grade 13.

Jonathan Sutton

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,622

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,622
Hire date: 09-17-2012
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jonathan Sutton holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-17-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,622. Their pay grade is 13.

Joseph Ferguson

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,622

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,622
Hire date: 01-27-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Ferguson works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-27-2013. Joseph earned $63,622 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Robert Phillips

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,596

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,596
Hire date: 09-18-2000
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robert Phillips serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-18-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,596. They are classified at grade 11.

Adam Moore

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,466

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,466
Hire date: 03-17-2013
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Adam Moore holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-17-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,466. Their pay grade is 12.

Brad Keene

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,440

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,440
Hire date: 01-18-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brad Keene works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-18-2022. Brad earned $63,440 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Joseph Reindle

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,414

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,414
Hire date: 07-10-2017
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joseph Reindle serves as a IT Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-10-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,414. They are classified at grade I12.

Charlie Frame

IT Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,388

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,388
Hire date: 11-18-1974
Pay grade: I10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charlie Frame works as a IT Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-1974. Charlie earned $63,388 in 2026. Their pay grade is I10.

Michelle Hill

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,362

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,362
Hire date: 12-11-2017
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michelle Hill holds the role of IT Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-11-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,362. Their pay grade is I12.

Shannon Turner

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,284

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,284
Hire date: 08-21-2003
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shannon Turner works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-21-2003. Shannon earned $63,284 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Adam Stuart

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,258

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,258
Hire date: 09-23-2013
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Adam Stuart is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-23-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $63,258. They are classified at grade 12.

Bryce Flower

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,258

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,258
Hire date: 09-29-2013
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryce Flower holds the role of Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-29-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,258. Their pay grade is 11.

Aaron Meredith

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,128

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,128
Hire date: 07-16-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Meredith holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-16-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,128. Their pay grade is 13.

James Cummins

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,128

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,128
Hire date: 08-11-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Cummins serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-11-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,128. They are classified at grade 13.

Melissa Cargile

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,128

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,128
Hire date: 03-04-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Melissa Cargile serves as a Storeroom Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-04-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,128. They are classified at grade 12.

Ronald Oliver

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,128

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,128
Hire date: 06-23-2005
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ronald Oliver serves as a Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,128. They are classified at grade 11.

Cody Nena

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,076

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $63,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,076
Hire date: 02-17-2019
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Nena holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,076. Their pay grade is 13.

Garrett Morgan

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,998
Hire date: 01-26-2015
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Garrett Morgan serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-26-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,998. They are classified at grade 13.

Randall Scrape

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,998
Hire date: 11-02-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randall Scrape works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-02-2014. Randall earned $62,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Emma Goad

Writer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,946

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,946
Hire date: 11-18-2024
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Emma Goad works as a Writer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-2024. Emma earned $62,946 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Zachary Adams

Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,946

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,946
Hire date: 06-01-2021
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Adams works as a Adv Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2021. Zachary earned $62,946 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Brady Collins

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,920
Hire date: 09-09-2013
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brady Collins serves as a Senior Skilled Tradespers within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-09-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,920. They are classified at grade 12.

Brian Bynum

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,868

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,868
Hire date: 03-29-2007
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brian Bynum serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-29-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,868. They are classified at grade 11.

Nicholas Bryant

Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,868

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,868
Hire date: 12-05-2013
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nicholas Bryant serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-05-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,868. They are classified at grade 13.

Terry Richerson

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,816

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $62,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,816
Hire date: 10-27-2014
Pay grade: 13
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Richerson is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $62,816. They are classified at grade 13.