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 43
Ferry Boat Pilot/AR Department of Transportation
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Jeff Pokorny is a Ferry Boat Pilot at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-25-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $55,562. They are classified at grade 09.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Kyle Tilley holds the role of Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-10-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,562. Their pay grade is 11.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Eugene Reed serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-06-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,536. They are classified at grade 09.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Andrew Young serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,484. They are classified at grade 11.
Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Remington Garner serves as a Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-29-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,432. They are classified at grade 11.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Mark Gonia serves as a Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-30-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,406. They are classified at grade 11.
Tmc Operator/AR Department of Transportation
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Nikki Brown holds the role of Tmc Operator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,354. Their pay grade is 09.
Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation
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Andrea White works as a Bookkeeper for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-07-1999. Andrea earned $55,302 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Accounting Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Cabrina Drake is a Accounting Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-14-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $55,302. They are classified at grade 10.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Jerry Thompson holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,250. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Darrick Erby serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-24-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,224. They are classified at grade 11.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Jason Ludwig works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2005. Jason earned $55,198 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Thomas Tucker works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-12-2016. Thomas earned $55,172 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Zachary Gilbee serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-14-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,172. They are classified at grade 11.
Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation
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Daphne Phipps works as a Bookkeeper for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-28-2011. Daphne earned $55,146 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Kenneth Barnett works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-29-2018. Kenneth earned $55,094 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, James Altenhofen serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-29-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,068. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Timothy Roberts is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-16-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $55,068. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Wesley Ward serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-22-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,068. They are classified at grade 11.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Shane Collins serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,042. They are classified at grade 09.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Dennis Petty is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-13-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $55,042. They are classified at grade 11.
Electrician/AR Department of Transportation
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Garrett Taylor is a Electrician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990. They are classified at grade 10.
IT Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Tracy Weidman serves as a IT Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-12-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990. They are classified at grade I10.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Justin Long holds the role of Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-29-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,964. Their pay grade is 11.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Timmy Wilson holds the role of Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,964. Their pay grade is 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Tom Hixon works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-15-2016. Tom earned $54,938 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Christopher Cox holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-27-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,886. Their pay grade is 11.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Joseph Taylor is a Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-26-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Joshua Howard works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2022. Joshua earned $54,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Kenneth Allison serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Leighton Curry is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-27-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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River Flanigan is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Steve Mckinney serves as a Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-06-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Timothy Williams is a Construct Mtls Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-04-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Caleb Coppock works as a Bridge Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2021. Caleb earned $54,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
District Surveys Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Titus Mcbay serves as a District Surveys Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-09-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Caleb Coulter works as a Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-27-2014. Caleb earned $54,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Trevor Blake holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-28-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,834. Their pay grade is 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Carl Andrews serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-31-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.
Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Tulsa Collins serves as a Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-31-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,834. They are classified at grade 11.