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 41

Bradley Mcjunkins

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,434

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,434
Hire date: 09-13-2004
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bradley Mcjunkins works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-13-2004. Bradley earned $57,434 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Lesia Reeves

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,434

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,434
Hire date: 05-20-1999
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lesia Reeves works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-1999. Lesia earned $57,434 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Jerry Lyall

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,382

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,382
Hire date: 10-09-2003
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jerry Lyall holds the role of Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-09-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,382. Their pay grade is 11.

Kenneth Helmert

Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,382

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,382
Hire date: 12-27-2012
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Helmert holds the role of Construct Mtls Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,382. Their pay grade is 11.

Charles Martin

Body Repairer and Painter/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,356

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,356
Hire date: 10-13-2011
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Martin is a Body Repairer and Painter at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-13-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $57,356. They are classified at grade 09.

Sam Biggers

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,278

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,278
Hire date: 09-10-2005
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sam Biggers serves as a Mechanic within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-10-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,278. They are classified at grade 10.

Kyle Stamps

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 06-30-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kyle Stamps is a Row Acquisition Agent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Aaron Martin

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 12-22-2012
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Martin is a Storeroom Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-22-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Lamar Eslinger

Relocation Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 04-06-2026
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lamar Eslinger works as a Relocation Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-06-2026. Lamar earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Alan Haskins

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 10-06-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alan Haskins works as a Health and Safety Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2025. Alan earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Lauren Baker

Adv Research Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 10-31-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lauren Baker serves as a Adv Research Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-31-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Anouska Lehoczky

Purchasing Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 06-27-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anouska Lehoczky holds the role of Purchasing Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-27-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,252. Their pay grade is 12.

Lyndsie Koonce

Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 09-06-2023
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lyndsie Koonce is a Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-06-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Antonio Lopez

Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 08-27-2018
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Antonio Lopez works as a Storeroom Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-27-2018. Antonio earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Malcolm Hancock

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 05-22-2019
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Malcolm Hancock works as a Adv Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-22-2019. Malcolm earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ashley Bettis

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 12-29-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ashley Bettis serves as a Row Acquisition Agent within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-29-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Melinda Miller

Row Acquisition Agent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 10-01-2010
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Melinda Miller serves as a Row Acquisition Agent within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-01-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Benjamin Corley

Designer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 06-26-2023
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Corley is a Designer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Thrower

Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 02-02-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Thrower works as a Traffic Operations Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-02-2023. Michael earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Briana Clary

HR Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 01-05-2026
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Briana Clary serves as a HR Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Phylesha Jones

Relocation Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 09-08-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Phylesha Jones is a Relocation Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Chad Zuber

Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 09-15-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chad Zuber works as a Utilities Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-15-2025. Chad earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Shaun Steele

District Permit Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 12-02-2024
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shaun Steele is a District Permit Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-02-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Christopher Long

Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 01-21-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Long holds the role of Utilities Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,252. Their pay grade is 12.

Deanna Tripp

Fuel Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 09-25-2017
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Deanna Tripp is a Fuel Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Don Mccollum

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 04-05-2018
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Don Mccollum holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-05-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,252. Their pay grade is 12.

Janice Young

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 02-09-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Janice Young is a Executive Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-09-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Powell

Senior Skilled Tradespsn/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 01-10-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joseph Powell is a Senior Skilled Tradespsn at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Kelsey Kumpe

District Permit Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 07-22-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelsey Kumpe works as a District Permit Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-22-2022. Kelsey earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Kenneth Roy

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 03-03-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Roy is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,252. They are classified at grade 12.

Clarke Mcnutt

Traffic Safety Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,226

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,226
Hire date: 08-22-2023
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Clarke Mcnutt holds the role of Traffic Safety Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-22-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,226. Their pay grade is I12.

Patrick Ellis

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,226

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,226
Hire date: 06-01-2026
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patrick Ellis works as a IT Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2026. Patrick earned $57,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is I12.

Robert Whatley

Senior Customer Service Representative/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,226

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,226
Hire date: 01-03-2013
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Whatley works as a Senior Customer Service Representative for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2013. Robert earned $57,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Samuel Heifner

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,226

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,226
Hire date: 05-08-2023
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samuel Heifner works as a Geospatial Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-08-2023. Samuel earned $57,226 in 2026. Their pay grade is I12.

Tangiha Majumder

Geospatial Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,226

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,226
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tangiha Majumder holds the role of Geospatial Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,226. Their pay grade is I12.

Marcus Johnson

Publications Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,200

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,200
Hire date: 11-02-1998
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Marcus Johnson serves as a Publications Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-02-1998. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,200. They are classified at grade 09.

Eric Duvall

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,148

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,148
Hire date: 10-07-2004
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eric Duvall holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,148. Their pay grade is 11.

Kevin Richardson

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,122

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,122
Hire date: 01-03-2017
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Richardson is a Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $57,122. They are classified at grade 11.

Justin Roy

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,096

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,096
Hire date: 02-04-2013
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Roy works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-04-2013. Justin earned $57,096 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Maria Mariscal-Cagulada

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,096

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $57,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,096
Hire date: 08-08-2022
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Maria Mariscal-Cagulada holds the role of Engineering Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-08-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,096. Their pay grade is 11.