Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

Agency file

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 46

Bruno Bloede

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,574

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,574
Hire date: 10-14-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bruno Bloede serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,574. They are classified at grade 11.

Sarah Freeman

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,574

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,574
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Sarah Freeman is a Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $54,574. They are classified at grade 11.

Kevin Pfeiffer

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,548

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,548
Hire date: 08-26-2008
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Pfeiffer is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-26-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $54,548. They are classified at grade 09.

Jonathan Brill

District Lab Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,522

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,522
Hire date: 05-15-2003
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Brill serves as a District Lab Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,522. They are classified at grade 09.

Melissa Ross

Advanced District Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,496

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,496
Hire date: 08-18-2003
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melissa Ross works as a Advanced District Clerk for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-18-2003. Melissa earned $54,496 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Judge Moore

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,470

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,470
Hire date: 04-23-2019
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Judge Moore is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-23-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $54,470. They are classified at grade 11.

Mark Eckelkamp

Emergency Management Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 04-10-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mark Eckelkamp holds the role of Emergency Management Planner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,444. Their pay grade is 11.

Ron Williams

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-28-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ron Williams works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2020. Ron earned $54,444 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Cody Allen

Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 09-22-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Allen holds the role of Traffic Operations Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-22-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,444. Their pay grade is 11.

Ryan Davis

Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 06-17-2019
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ryan Davis serves as a Construct Mtls Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-17-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Daniel Read

Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 06-05-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Daniel Read serves as a Traffic Operations Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Trenton Hughes

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-30-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Trenton Hughes is a Its Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-30-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Derek Sharon

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-23-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Derek Sharon serves as a Its Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-23-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

William Mauldin

Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 10-12-2020
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Mauldin works as a Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-12-2020. William earned $54,444 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Greg Overturf

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Greg Overturf is a Its Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-30-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $54,444. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Kahle

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,392

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,392
Hire date: 03-26-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Kahle works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-26-2018. Robert earned $54,392 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Cody Hall

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,366

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,366
Hire date: 11-06-2017
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cody Hall serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-06-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,366. They are classified at grade 11.

Steven Jones

Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,340

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,340
Hire date: 11-16-2016
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Steven Jones works as a Traffic Operations Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-16-2016. Steven earned $54,340 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Lane Brian

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,132

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,132
Hire date: 09-15-1999
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lane Brian serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-15-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,132. They are classified at grade 09.

Taylor Dunham

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,028

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,028
Hire date: 06-04-2010
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Taylor Dunham holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-04-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,028. Their pay grade is 11.

Edgar Yates

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,002

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $54,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,002
Hire date: 12-01-2008
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Edgar Yates is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $54,002. They are classified at grade 11.

James Elliff

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,872

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,872
Hire date: 11-30-2015
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Elliff is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $53,872. They are classified at grade 11.

Jeremy Klutts

Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,846

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,846
Hire date: 02-11-2022
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeremy Klutts serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradesps within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-11-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,846. They are classified at grade 11.

Ashley Blake

Estimates Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,820

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,820
Hire date: 11-28-2005
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ashley Blake serves as a Estimates Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-28-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,820. They are classified at grade 08.

Austyn Campbell

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,820

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,820
Hire date: 06-12-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Austyn Campbell serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-12-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,820. They are classified at grade 11.

David Ingram

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,820

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,820
Hire date: 10-21-2019
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Ingram holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-21-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,820. Their pay grade is 11.

Irven Reece

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,820

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,820
Hire date: 02-07-2002
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Irven Reece is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-07-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $53,820. They are classified at grade 09.

Jennifer Hale

Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,820

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,820
Hire date: 02-20-2018
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jennifer Hale holds the role of Bookkeeper at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-20-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,820. Their pay grade is 10.

Nathan Browning

Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,794

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,794
Hire date: 12-28-2021
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathan Browning works as a Engineering Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-28-2021. Nathan earned $53,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Nicholas Wideman

Emergency Management Planner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,794

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,794
Hire date: 10-19-2004
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nicholas Wideman is a Emergency Management Planner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-19-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $53,794. They are classified at grade 11.

Timothy Diffey

System Information Techni/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,768

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,768
Hire date: 10-23-2008
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Timothy Diffey works as a System Information Techni for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-23-2008. Timothy earned $53,768 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

David Corbin

Estimates Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,742

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,742
Hire date: 09-25-1992
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Corbin holds the role of Estimates Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-25-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,742. Their pay grade is 08.

Derek Gellerman

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,742

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,742
Hire date: 03-26-2012
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Derek Gellerman serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-26-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,742. They are classified at grade 11.

Donnie Via

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,690

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,690
Hire date: 12-09-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donnie Via is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $53,690. They are classified at grade 11.

Edward Rice

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,690

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,690
Hire date: 01-21-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Edward Rice is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-21-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $53,690. They are classified at grade 09.

Joshua Yakimovicz

Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,690

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,690
Hire date: 11-21-2022
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Yakimovicz is a Advanced Skilled Tradesps at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-21-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $53,690. They are classified at grade 11.

Marvin Shirley

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,690

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,690
Hire date: 10-28-2024
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Marvin Shirley holds the role of Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,690. Their pay grade is 11.

Nathaniel Lamb

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,690

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,690
Hire date: 03-28-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathaniel Lamb works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-28-2023. Nathaniel earned $53,690 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Ruger Roach

Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,690

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,690
Hire date: 08-15-2022
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ruger Roach is a Advanced Skilled Tradesps at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-15-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $53,690. They are classified at grade 11.

Scott Jurs

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,690

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $53,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,690
Hire date: 06-26-2023
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Scott Jurs works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2023. Scott earned $53,690 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.