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 7

Robert Garrett

Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$103,090

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $103,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,090
Hire date: 03-03-2004
Pay grade: L18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Garrett is a Ahp Lieutenant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $103,090. They are classified at grade L18.

Clay Murphy

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$103,012

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $103,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,012
Hire date: 05-26-2020
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Clay Murphy is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-26-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $103,012. They are classified at grade E17.

Latoya Winfrey

Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,986

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,986
Hire date: 02-01-2010
Pay grade: L18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Latoya Winfrey holds the role of Ahp Lieutenant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,986. Their pay grade is L18.

Josue Quiroz

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,622

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,622
Hire date: 07-09-2018
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Josue Quiroz works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-09-2018. Josue earned $102,622 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

Manuel Regalado

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,570

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,570
Hire date: 01-18-2022
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Manuel Regalado works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-18-2022. Manuel earned $102,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

Juril Henson

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,544

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,544
Hire date: 07-17-2008
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Juril Henson 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 $102,544. Their pay grade is L17.

Donnaire Granger

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,518

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,518
Hire date: 10-27-2002
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Donnaire Granger serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,518. They are classified at grade E15.

Chandra Bunga

IT Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,492

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,492
Hire date: 08-26-2024
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Chandra Bunga is a IT Administrator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-26-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $102,492. They are classified at grade I17.

Weiguo Gong

Senior Mms Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,362

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,362
Hire date: 07-07-2000
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Weiguo Gong serves as a Senior Mms Administrator within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,362. They are classified at grade I16.

Ethan Clark

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,232

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,232
Hire date: 04-28-2013
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ethan Clark works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-28-2013. Ethan earned $102,232 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

Natasha Williams

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,206

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,206
Hire date: 06-26-2014
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Natasha Williams holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,206. Their pay grade is L17.

Jake Norris

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,154

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,154
Hire date: 12-18-2018
Pay grade: I18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jake Norris serves as a Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-18-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,154. They are classified at grade I18.

David Phillips

IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,102

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,102
Hire date: 10-08-1992
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Phillips is a IT Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-08-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $102,102. They are classified at grade I16.

Catherine Mitchell

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,076

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $102,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,076
Hire date: 03-09-2015
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Catherine Mitchell holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-09-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,076. Their pay grade is 18.

Zachary Emrick

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,946

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,946
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Emrick works as a Ahp Sergeant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-05-2015. Zachary earned $101,946 in 2026. Their pay grade is L17.

Robert Peronia

IT Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,790

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,790
Hire date: 02-21-2017
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Robert Peronia serves as a IT Administrator within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-21-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,790. They are classified at grade I17.

Helen Newberry

Senior Staff Attorney/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,712

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,712
Hire date: 10-16-2023
Pay grade: A19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Helen Newberry serves as a Senior Staff Attorney within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-16-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,712. They are classified at grade A19.

Kimberly Romano

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,712

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,712
Hire date: 03-15-2003
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kimberly Romano is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-15-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $101,712. They are classified at grade E15.

Stephen Lowman

Senior Staff Attorney/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,712

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,712
Hire date: 01-09-2024
Pay grade: A19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephen Lowman works as a Senior Staff Attorney for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-09-2024. Stephen earned $101,712 in 2026. Their pay grade is A19.

Amy Martinous

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,608

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,608
Hire date: 12-17-1996
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Amy Martinous serves as a Advanced Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-17-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,608. They are classified at grade E15.

Shufford Day

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,582

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,582
Hire date: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shufford Day is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $101,582. They are classified at grade L17.

Jennifer Evans

Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,478

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,478
Hire date: 06-03-2017
Pay grade: L18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jennifer Evans works as a Ahp Lieutenant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-03-2017. Jennifer earned $101,478 in 2026. Their pay grade is L18.

Rogan Ross

Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,478

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,478
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: L18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rogan Ross is a Ahp Lieutenant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $101,478. They are classified at grade L18.

Jeffrey Jones

Senior Bridge Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,452

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,452
Hire date: 11-01-1987
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Jones serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-01-1987. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,452. They are classified at grade 15.

Micah Bryant

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,426

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,426
Hire date: 02-02-2004
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Micah Bryant holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-02-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,426. Their pay grade is E15.

Jeffery Moore

Area Maintenance Supervis/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,166

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,166
Hire date: 05-11-2004
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeffery Moore holds the role of Area Maintenance Supervis at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,166. Their pay grade is 15.

Richard Bruce

IT Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,140

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,140
Hire date: 12-10-2018
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Bruce holds the role of IT Analyst at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-10-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,140. Their pay grade is I16.

Robert Reed

Lead Gis-Data Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,114
Hire date: 05-21-2001
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Reed is a Lead Gis-Data Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $101,114. They are classified at grade I16.

Elizabeth Reisbeck

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,062

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,062
Hire date: 01-21-2020
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Elizabeth Reisbeck serves as a Senior Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-21-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,062. They are classified at grade E17.

Richard Moberly

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$101,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $101,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,036
Hire date: 06-13-1988
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Moberly works as a District Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-1988. Richard earned $101,036 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Bryce Reeks

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,932

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,932
Hire date: 02-17-2015
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryce Reeks works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2015. Bryce earned $100,932 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

Inderpreet Farmahan

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,932

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,932
Hire date: 10-10-2004
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Inderpreet Farmahan is a Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-10-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $100,932. They are classified at grade 18.

Charles Tolliver

Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,906

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,906
Hire date: 07-17-2008
Pay grade: L18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Tolliver works as a Ahp Lieutenant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2008. Charles earned $100,906 in 2026. Their pay grade is L18.

Charles Flowers

Lead Agronomist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,906

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,906
Hire date: 02-21-1978
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Flowers is a Lead Agronomist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-21-1978. 2026 total compensation came to $100,906. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Johnson

Ahp Lieutenant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,906

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,906
Hire date: 10-14-2004
Pay grade: L18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Johnson holds the role of Ahp Lieutenant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-14-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,906. Their pay grade is L18.

Brandon Turner

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,750

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,750
Hire date: 10-19-2003
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandon Turner holds the role of Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-19-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,750. Their pay grade is E15.

Matthew Strawn

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,750

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,750
Hire date: 11-15-2007
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Strawn holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-15-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,750. Their pay grade is 18.

Michael Meeks

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,620

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,620
Hire date: 07-17-2008
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Meeks is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-17-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $100,620. They are classified at grade L17.

Johnson Baker

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,516

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,516
Hire date: 09-06-2022
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Johnson Baker holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-06-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,516. Their pay grade is E17.

Brian Berthiaume

Traffic Services Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,490

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,490
Hire date: 01-06-2005
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brian Berthiaume serves as a Traffic Services Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-06-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,490. They are classified at grade 16.