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 64

Tucker Kilburn

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 11-06-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tucker Kilburn is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-06-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Brandy Kane

Tmc Operator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 12-22-2025
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandy Kane works as a Tmc Operator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-22-2025. Brandy earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Elijah Rosten

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 05-28-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Elijah Rosten holds the role of Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-28-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Jimmie Bruce

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 01-24-2011
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jimmie Bruce holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-24-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Lane Davis

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 01-22-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lane Davis is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Riley Hagood

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 07-10-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Riley Hagood holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-10-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Brian Lacefield

Body Repairer and Painter/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 04-27-2026
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Lacefield holds the role of Body Repairer and Painter at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-27-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Eric Lacaze

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 08-17-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Eric Lacaze serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-17-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

John Burch

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 09-15-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, John Burch serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-15-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Levi Hicks

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 06-07-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Levi Hicks holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-07-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Robert Farley

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 09-19-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Farley holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-19-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Tyler Stroud

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 07-05-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tyler Stroud is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Brooksanne Parker

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 09-11-2016
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Brooksanne Parker serves as a Adv Construction Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-11-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Evelyn Black

Senior Materials Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 04-01-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Evelyn Black serves as a Senior Materials Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-01-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

John Loude

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 02-19-2020
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

John Loude is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-19-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Mason Spence

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 05-08-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mason Spence holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-08-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Ronald Bates

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 08-26-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ronald Bates is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-26-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

William Palmer

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Palmer holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-18-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Bryan Marshall

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 08-08-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryan Marshall works as a Lead Bridge Repairer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-08-2021. Bryan earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Francisco Sierra

Carpenter/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 05-14-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Francisco Sierra works as a Carpenter for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-14-2018. Francisco earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Johnny Smith

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 12-27-2018
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Johnny Smith holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Matt Law

Welder/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 12-08-2025
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matt Law is a Welder at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-08-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Ruth Reyman

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 10-11-2021
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ruth Reyman holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-11-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Zachary Pankey

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 07-16-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Pankey is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-16-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Carlo Obregon

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 01-28-2019
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Carlo Obregon holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-28-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Gannon Smith

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 12-12-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gannon Smith serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-12-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Jon Hill

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 06-06-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jon Hill works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-06-2022. Jon earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Matthew Phillips

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 10-02-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Matthew Phillips is a Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Ryan Quarles

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 12-09-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ryan Quarles holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-09-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Zachary Spicer

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 01-03-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Spicer works as a Adv Construction Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2023. Zachary earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Chris Wright

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 04-21-2025
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chris Wright works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-21-2025. Chris earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Gary Ticey

Janitorial Staff Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 10-13-2025
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gary Ticey holds the role of Janitorial Staff Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Jonathan Quinn

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 04-02-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Quinn serves as a Lead Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-02-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Melinda James

Tmc Operator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 12-29-2025
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melinda James is a Tmc Operator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-29-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Scott Wideman

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 05-20-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Scott Wideman works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2024. Scott earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Christopher Price

Adv Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 11-27-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Price holds the role of Adv Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-27-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.

Heath Shofner

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 01-21-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Heath Shofner works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-21-2023. Heath earned $46,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Jonathan Titsworth

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 12-27-2022
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jonathan Titsworth serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Michael Graham

Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 04-24-2023
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Graham is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-24-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $46,722. They are classified at grade 09.

Sergio Perez

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$46,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,722
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sergio Perez holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-12-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,722. Their pay grade is 09.