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 55

Timothy Zimmerman

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 04-21-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Timothy Zimmerman serves as a Data Collection Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-21-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Don Roper

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 06-12-2023
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Don Roper is a Statewide Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-12-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Jordan Slisher

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 09-08-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Jordan Slisher works as a Administrative Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-08-2025. Jordan earned $49,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Brian Ray

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 07-29-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Ray is a Data Collection Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-29-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Walter Villalobos

Lead Heavy Bridge Repair/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 05-06-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Walter Villalobos works as a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-06-2024. Walter earned $49,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Donna Ramsey

Legal Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 10-22-2015
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donna Ramsey is a Legal Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-22-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Jordan Holman

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 02-03-2015
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jordan Holman is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-03-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Cassie Hall

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 10-07-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cassie Hall holds the role of Data Collection Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-07-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,998. Their pay grade is 10.

William Mcbride

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 04-27-2026
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, William Mcbride serves as a Mechanic within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-27-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Jorge Rodriguez

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 12-12-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jorge Rodriguez works as a Mechanic for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2024. Jorge earned $49,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Charles Waterman

Lead Heavy Bridge Repair/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 01-16-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Waterman works as a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-16-2024. Charles earned $49,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Zaul Negrete

Adv Permit Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 09-14-2020
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zaul Negrete holds the role of Adv Permit Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-14-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,998. Their pay grade is 10.

Josh Lewallen

Lead Heavy Bridge Repair/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 01-13-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Josh Lewallen is a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-13-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Chase Peckham

Accounting Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 06-09-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Chase Peckham serves as a Accounting Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-09-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Joshua Woods

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 04-15-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joshua Woods serves as a Statewide Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-15-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Kimberly Toth

Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 04-15-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kimberly Toth holds the role of Surveys Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-15-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,998. Their pay grade is 10.

Christina Rimmer

Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 04-27-2026
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christina Rimmer is a Bookkeeper at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-27-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Lauren Anderson

HR Generalist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 05-05-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lauren Anderson holds the role of HR Generalist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-05-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,998. Their pay grade is 10.

Christopher Irby

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 07-01-2004
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Irby works as a Mechanic for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-01-2004. Christopher earned $49,998 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Leslie Powell

Statewide Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 09-03-2019
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Leslie Powell is a Statewide Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Christopher Carter

Lead Heavy Bridge Repair/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 02-26-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Carter is a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Madison Stephens

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 02-23-2026
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Madison Stephens is a Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-23-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Cole Eddings

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 10-20-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cole Eddings holds the role of Data Collection Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-20-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,998. Their pay grade is 10.

Mason Hailey

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 01-06-2025
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Mason Hailey serves as a Mechanic within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-06-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Corben Burleson

Lead Heavy Bridge Repair/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,998

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,998
Hire date: 08-05-2024
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Corben Burleson serves as a Lead Heavy Bridge Repair within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-05-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,998. They are classified at grade 10.

Remington Frisbee

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 09-03-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Remington Frisbee is a Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $49,920. They are classified at grade 05.

Seth Whittington

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Seth Whittington serves as a Senior Intern within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-11-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,920. They are classified at grade 05.

Stanley Katzer

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 12-27-2007
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Stanley Katzer serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,920. They are classified at grade 09.

Aden Greving

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 05-26-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aden Greving works as a Senior Intern for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-26-2026. Aden earned $49,920 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Ahtziri Saldana

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 01-21-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ahtziri Saldana holds the role of Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,920. Their pay grade is 05.

Angel Arriaga

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 05-18-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Angel Arriaga holds the role of Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-18-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,920. Their pay grade is 05.

Christian Mendenhall

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 05-18-2026
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christian Mendenhall is a Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-18-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $49,920. They are classified at grade 05.

India Deadmon

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 05-19-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

India Deadmon holds the role of Senior Intern at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-19-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,920. Their pay grade is 05.

Jonathan Gonzalez

Senior Intern/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,920

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920
Hire date: 01-06-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Gonzalez serves as a Senior Intern within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-06-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,920. They are classified at grade 05.

Anthony Herndon

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,842

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,842
Hire date: 03-02-1996
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Anthony Herndon works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-02-1996. Anthony earned $49,842 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

James Ashmore

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,816

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,816
Hire date: 01-22-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Ashmore works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-22-2018. James earned $49,816 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

John Southerland

Tractor Trailer Driver/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,816

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,816
Hire date: 08-03-2005
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John Southerland serves as a Tractor Trailer Driver within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-03-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,816. They are classified at grade 08.

Jeremy Taylor

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,790

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,790
Hire date: 11-05-2002
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeremy Taylor serves as a Adv Area Hq Attd within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,790. They are classified at grade 08.

Laurn Brawley

Senior Materials Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,764

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,764
Hire date: 04-30-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Laurn Brawley works as a Senior Materials Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-30-2018. Laurn earned $49,764 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Curtis Bearden

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,738

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $49,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,738
Hire date: 08-01-2011
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Curtis Bearden is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-01-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $49,738. They are classified at grade 09.