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 40

Savannah Coleman

Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 09-23-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Savannah Coleman holds the role of Utilities Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-23-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,396. Their pay grade is 12.

Thomas Mcrae

Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 01-08-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Mcrae is a Realty Appraiser at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-08-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $58,396. They are classified at grade 12.

William Lowe

Abstractor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 01-12-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Lowe is a Abstractor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-12-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $58,396. They are classified at grade 12.

Aidan Crum

Estimator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 11-18-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aidan Crum works as a Estimator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-2024. Aidan earned $58,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Alexander Hampton

Estimator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 11-16-2020
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alexander Hampton holds the role of Estimator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-16-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,396. Their pay grade is 12.

Bryan Gann

Adv Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 05-18-2015
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryan Gann works as a Adv Surveys Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-2015. Bryan earned $58,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Cameron Carter

Pub Involvement Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 01-17-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cameron Carter is a Pub Involvement Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-17-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $58,396. They are classified at grade 12.

Christopher Clement

Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 01-29-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Clement is a Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-29-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $58,396. They are classified at grade 12.

Dustin Hall

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,370

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,370
Hire date: 06-29-2009
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dustin Hall is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-29-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $58,370. They are classified at grade 11.

Thomas Lavender

Bridge Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,344

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,344
Hire date: 02-26-2020
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Lavender holds the role of Bridge Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,344. Their pay grade is I12.

Joshua Purifoy

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,292

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,292
Hire date: 03-01-2007
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Purifoy holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-01-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,292. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Williams

Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,266

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,266
Hire date: 11-21-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robert Williams serves as a Realty Appraiser within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-21-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,266. They are classified at grade 12.

Samantha Knight

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,266

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,266
Hire date: 03-17-2008
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samantha Knight is a Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-17-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $58,266. They are classified at grade 12.

Vicki Breeding

Local Programs Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,266

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,266
Hire date: 12-05-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Vicki Breeding works as a Local Programs Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-05-2022. Vicki earned $58,266 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Harrison Ganaway

Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,266

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,266
Hire date: 07-17-2023
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Harrison Ganaway holds the role of Realty Appraiser at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,266. Their pay grade is 12.

Kaylee Thompson

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,266

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,266
Hire date: 12-29-2014
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kaylee Thompson is a Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-29-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $58,266. They are classified at grade 12.

James Redmon

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,084

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,084
Hire date: 06-26-2008
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Redmon works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2008. James earned $58,084 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Jodi Bryant

Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,032

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $58,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,032
Hire date: 05-04-2007
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jodi Bryant holds the role of Bookkeeper at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-04-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,032. Their pay grade is 10.

Cedric Cursh

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,824

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,824
Hire date: 06-05-2008
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cedric Cursh serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,824. They are classified at grade 11.

Jeremy Brann

Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,798

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,798
Hire date: 10-15-2018
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Brann is a Advanced Skilled Tradesps at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-15-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $57,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Yulissa Mendoza

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,798

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,798
Hire date: 06-05-2007
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Yulissa Mendoza is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $57,798. They are classified at grade 10.

Michael Rowe

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,746

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,746
Hire date: 07-31-2018
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Michael Rowe serves as a Its Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-31-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,746. They are classified at grade 11.

Cecil Graham

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,720

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,720
Hire date: 08-02-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cecil Graham is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-02-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $57,720. They are classified at grade 12.

Benny Walters

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,668

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,668
Hire date: 03-18-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benny Walters holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-18-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,668. Their pay grade is 11.

Billy Walker

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,668

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,668
Hire date: 10-17-2016
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Billy Walker is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-17-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $57,668. They are classified at grade 11.

Caleb Sr

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,668

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,668
Hire date: 06-26-2009
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Caleb Sr works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2009. Caleb earned $57,668 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Kevin Jones

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,668

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,668
Hire date: 04-12-2021
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Jones is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-12-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $57,668. They are classified at grade 11.

Levi Horton

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,668

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,668
Hire date: 04-15-2021
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Levi Horton serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-15-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,668. They are classified at grade 11.

Melissa Garrett

Wellness Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,668

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,668
Hire date: 06-07-1991
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melissa Garrett works as a Wellness Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-07-1991. Melissa earned $57,668 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

William Townsend

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,642

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,642
Hire date: 05-15-2000
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, William Townsend serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,642. They are classified at grade 09.

Joseph Blackburn

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,616

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,616
Hire date: 05-09-2013
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Blackburn holds the role of Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-09-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,616. Their pay grade is 11.

Christine Lenard

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,590

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,590
Hire date: 07-01-2013
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christine Lenard holds the role of Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-01-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,590. Their pay grade is 10.

Herbert Montgomery

Relocation Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,564

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,564
Hire date: 03-03-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Herbert Montgomery serves as a Relocation Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,564. They are classified at grade 12.

Kathryn Cathey

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,564

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,564
Hire date: 05-05-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kathryn Cathey works as a Executive Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-05-2025. Kathryn earned $57,564 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ricky Wilmoth

Abstractor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,564

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,564
Hire date: 03-27-2023
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ricky Wilmoth works as a Abstractor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-27-2023. Ricky earned $57,564 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Riley House

Bridge Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,564

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,564
Hire date: 03-10-2025
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Riley House works as a Bridge Management Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-10-2025. Riley earned $57,564 in 2026. Their pay grade is I12.

Truston Dickman

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,564

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,564
Hire date: 05-01-2023
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Truston Dickman is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-01-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $57,564. They are classified at grade 12.

Kenneth Workman

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,512

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,512
Hire date: 10-08-2019
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Workman works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-08-2019. Kenneth earned $57,512 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Larry Otwell

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,512

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,512
Hire date: 08-14-2000
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Larry Otwell is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-14-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $57,512. They are classified at grade 09.

Mark Green

Publications Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,512

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,512
Hire date: 07-27-2000
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Mark Green serves as a Publications Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-27-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,512. They are classified at grade 09.