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 6
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Hunter Lipton serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-11-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,446. They are classified at grade E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Jacob Head is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-17-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $108,446. They are classified at grade E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Jason Overturf works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2005. Jason earned $108,446 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Justin Lester works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-14-2015. Justin earned $108,446 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Matthew Hammond holds the role of Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-02-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,446. Their pay grade is E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Samuel Davies serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-23-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,446. They are classified at grade E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Steven Lewis works as a Staff Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2013. Steven earned $108,446 in 2026. Their pay grade is E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Tanner White is a Staff Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-29-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $108,446. They are classified at grade E19.
Staff Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Yu serves as a Staff Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-06-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,446. They are classified at grade E19.
Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation
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Tracy Morris works as a Ahp Lieutenant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-16-1992. Tracy earned $108,394 in 2026. Their pay grade is L18.
Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Jonathan Picking holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-04-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,212. Their pay grade is E17.
Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation
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John Clark holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-17-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,108. Their pay grade is L17.
IT Administrator/AR Department of Transportation
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Manjusha Veetil holds the role of IT Administrator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-15-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,108. Their pay grade is I17.
Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation
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Michael Smrt works as a Ahp Lieutenant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2010. Michael earned $107,926 in 2026. Their pay grade is L18.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Stormy Gartrell serves as a Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-30-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,640. They are classified at grade 18.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Lakisha Rice is a Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-02-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $107,250. They are classified at grade 19.
Pub Transportation Grants Officer/AR Department of Transportation
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Patricia Slater holds the role of Pub Transportation Grants Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-01-1985. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,068. Their pay grade is 16.
Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Ashley Smith holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-21-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,042. Their pay grade is E17.
Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Dylan Singleton serves as a Senior Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-22-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,042. They are classified at grade E17.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Anne Ewing works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2014. Anne earned $106,886 in 2026. Their pay grade is 19.
Assistant Division Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Stephanie Martin is a Assistant Division Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-14-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $106,782. They are classified at grade 20.
Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Donald Hilliker serves as a Ahp Lieutenant within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,704. They are classified at grade L18.
Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation
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Brandon Dehart is a Ahp Lieutenant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-05-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $106,236. They are classified at grade L18.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Latina Shaw is a Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $106,080. They are classified at grade 19.
Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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John Coleman works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-26-2020. John earned $105,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Ronda Walthall holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,768. Their pay grade is 18.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Spencer Wendland holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,690. Their pay grade is 18.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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Kevin White holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-18-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,430. Their pay grade is 19.
Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Shane Adams is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-02-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $105,170. They are classified at grade E17.
Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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Bobbie Jordan holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,092. Their pay grade is E17.
Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Dorothy Rhodes serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-12-1991. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,884. They are classified at grade E15.
Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Jamie Glanton serves as a Ahp Lieutenant within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-03-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,884. They are classified at grade L18.
Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Victoria Elliott serves as a Senior Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-27-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,390. They are classified at grade E17.
Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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James Toney holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-06-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,260. Their pay grade is E15.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Edwin Tanner serves as a Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-07-1991. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,052. They are classified at grade 18.
Administrative Officer II/AR Department of Transportation
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Christie Heidelberg holds the role of Administrative Officer II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-18-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,870. Their pay grade is 14.
IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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Richard Harris is a IT Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-24-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $103,792. They are classified at grade I16.
Section Head/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Maurice Jackson serves as a Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-24-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,558. They are classified at grade 18.
Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation
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Leonard Turner holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,376. Their pay grade is L17.
Assistant Gis-Mapping Administrative/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Gregory Cullum serves as a Assistant Gis-Mapping Administrative within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-28-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,168. They are classified at grade I17.