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 34
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Brad Smithmier is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-26-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $62,790. They are classified at grade 13.
Shop Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Jamie Wheeler is a Shop Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-16-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $62,790. They are classified at grade 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Christopher Baker works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-29-2017. Christopher earned $62,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Jason Edmison holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-08-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,790. Their pay grade is 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Colton Yarberry is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-05-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $62,790. They are classified at grade 13.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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Jessie Chronister is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-09-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $62,790. They are classified at grade 12.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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David Lynn works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-31-2018. David earned $62,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Traffic Ops Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Joshua Thomas works as a Assistant Traffic Ops Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-24-2010. Joshua earned $62,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Adv Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Nicholas Holmgren holds the role of Adv Bridge Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-13-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,790. Their pay grade is 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Stephen Henson serves as a Senior Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-06-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,790. They are classified at grade 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Troy Garlin is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $62,790. They are classified at grade 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Raymond Mccoy holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-14-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,764. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Ryan Wages serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-28-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,764. They are classified at grade 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Kevin Smith serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-16-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,738. They are classified at grade 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Christopher Carr is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-30-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $62,686. They are classified at grade 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Andrew Tennant works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2014. Andrew earned $62,660 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Kenneth Freeman is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-23-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $62,660. They are classified at grade 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Megan Karnes is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-07-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $62,660. They are classified at grade 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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David Ross holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,634. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Blake Meridith works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-08-2010. Blake earned $62,634 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Stephen Smith serves as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Brad Delaney works as a Senior Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-16-2018. Brad earned $62,634 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Timothy Hoyt holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-21-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,634. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Brandon Otis is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-20-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.
Agronomist/AR Department of Transportation
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Brendan Perdue is a Agronomist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-20-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Brian Arford works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-2002. Brian earned $62,634 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Christopher Edwards holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-10-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,634. Their pay grade is 13.
Publications Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Dixon Deering works as a Publications Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-18-2018. Dixon earned $62,634 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Gerald James holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-17-1997. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,634. Their pay grade is 13.
Emergency Management Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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Jamie Belcourt is a Emergency Management Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Jason Palmer holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-08-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,634. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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John Smith is a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-26-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Matthew Childers works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-17-2007. Matthew earned $62,634 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Nathan Shaw works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-2019. Nathan earned $62,634 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Owen Willard holds the role of Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-25-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,634. Their pay grade is 13.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Anthony Barnett holds the role of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-24-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,634. Their pay grade is 13.
Senior Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Spencer Tapp is a Senior Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-28-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $62,634. They are classified at grade 13.
Cnc Machinist/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Billy Bass serves as a Cnc Machinist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,608. They are classified at grade 11.
IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Rufus Hardin is a IT Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-16-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $62,608. They are classified at grade I12.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Curtis Hamilton works as a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-15-2009. Curtis earned $62,582 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.