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 8

James Keeton

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,256

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,256
Hire date: 03-04-1995
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Keeton holds the role of District Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-04-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,256. Their pay grade is 16.

Christopher French

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,230

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,230
Hire date: 09-04-2012
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Christopher French holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-04-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,230. Their pay grade is E17.

Adam Pankey

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,074

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $100,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,074
Hire date: 10-20-2014
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Adam Pankey is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-20-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $100,074. They are classified at grade E15.

William Reynolds

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,606

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,606
Hire date: 12-15-2001
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Reynolds is a Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-15-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $99,606. They are classified at grade 18.

Joe Green

Special Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,528

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,528
Hire date: 06-09-1995
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Joe Green holds the role of Special Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-09-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,528. Their pay grade is 15.

Brandon Clark

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,424

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,424
Hire date: 01-13-2004
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brandon Clark is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-13-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424. They are classified at grade L17.

Allen Lewis

Reviewing Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,268

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,268
Hire date: 07-14-2008
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Allen Lewis is a Reviewing Appraiser at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-14-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $99,268. They are classified at grade 16.

Ishwor Gurung

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,138

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,138
Hire date: 12-08-2003
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ishwor Gurung works as a Advanced Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-08-2003. Ishwor earned $99,138 in 2026. Their pay grade is E15.

Richard Rhodes

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,112

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,112
Hire date: 09-05-2016
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Rhodes works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-05-2016. Richard earned $99,112 in 2026. Their pay grade is 18.

Bobby Ward

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,060

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,060
Hire date: 06-27-1991
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Bobby Ward is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-27-1991. 2026 total compensation came to $99,060. They are classified at grade 15.

Susan Staffeld

Lead Environmental Impact Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$99,060

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $99,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,060
Hire date: 12-30-2008
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Susan Staffeld works as a Lead Environmental Impact Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-30-2008. Susan earned $99,060 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Seth Debord

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,982

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,982
Hire date: 05-25-2013
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Seth Debord is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-25-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $98,982. They are classified at grade L17.

Casey Mcjunkin

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,904

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,904
Hire date: 04-15-2019
Pay grade: 19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Casey Mcjunkin is a Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-15-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $98,904. They are classified at grade 19.

Justin Mitchell

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,878

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,878
Hire date: 07-19-2021
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Mitchell holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-19-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,878. Their pay grade is E17.

Jason Eads

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,774

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,774
Hire date: 03-14-2013
Pay grade: 19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Eads holds the role of Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-14-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,774. Their pay grade is 19.

Robert Reeves

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,748

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,748
Hire date: 08-08-1991
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Robert Reeves works as a District Maintenance Superintendent for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-08-1991. Robert earned $98,748 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Justin Hightower

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,722
Hire date: 01-10-2003
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Hightower works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-10-2003. Justin earned $98,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

Latina Sisco

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,722

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,722
Hire date: 02-08-2016
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Latina Sisco serves as a Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,722. They are classified at grade 18.

Woodrow Martin

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,670

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,670
Hire date: 01-05-2026
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Woodrow Martin is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $98,670. They are classified at grade E17.

Christopher Davis

Senior Geospatial Special/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,618

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,618
Hire date: 11-07-2005
Pay grade: I16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Davis is a Senior Geospatial Special at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-07-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $98,618. They are classified at grade I16.

Daniel Trotta

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 09-27-2012
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Trotta holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-27-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,592. Their pay grade is E17.

Dayne Ghormley

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 09-13-2018
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dayne Ghormley serves as a Senior Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-13-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,592. They are classified at grade E17.

Dennis Zimmerman

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 04-03-2018
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dennis Zimmerman holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-03-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,592. Their pay grade is E17.

Erika Simple

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 01-17-2019
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Erika Simple is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-17-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $98,592. They are classified at grade E17.

Jared Johnson

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 12-02-2019
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jared Johnson works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-02-2019. Jared earned $98,592 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

Nathaniel Brown

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 11-29-2021
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nathaniel Brown serves as a Senior Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-29-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,592. They are classified at grade E17.

Paul Tierney

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 02-12-2019
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paul Tierney works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-12-2019. Paul earned $98,592 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

Rachel Bennet

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 06-15-2020
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rachel Bennet is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-15-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $98,592. They are classified at grade E17.

Rene Diaz

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 05-04-2020
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Rene Diaz holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-04-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,592. Their pay grade is E17.

Sanghyun Chun

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 06-17-2019
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sanghyun Chun is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-17-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $98,592. They are classified at grade E17.

Weston Conard

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 11-18-2016
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Weston Conard works as a Senior Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-2016. Weston earned $98,592 in 2026. Their pay grade is E17.

William Caster

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 01-01-2015
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Caster holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-01-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,592. Their pay grade is E17.

Aaron Pinedo

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 01-14-2019
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Aaron Pinedo holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-14-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,592. Their pay grade is E17.

Andrew Hindman

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 03-02-2017
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Andrew Hindman holds the role of Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-02-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,592. Their pay grade is E17.

Bryan Aguilar

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 01-22-2019
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryan Aguilar is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $98,592. They are classified at grade E17.

Colton Hill

Senior Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,592

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,592
Hire date: 10-17-2022
Pay grade: E17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Colton Hill is a Senior Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-17-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $98,592. They are classified at grade E17.

David Craig

Senior Construction Proj Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,566

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,566
Hire date: 11-13-1994
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Craig is a Senior Construction Proj Coor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-13-1994. 2026 total compensation came to $98,566. They are classified at grade 16.

James Patrick

Legislative Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,566

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,566
Hire date: 04-23-2012
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Patrick is a Legislative Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-23-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $98,566. They are classified at grade 16.

James Holdcraft

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,566

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,566
Hire date: 08-29-1988
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Holdcraft is a District Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-29-1988. 2026 total compensation came to $98,566. They are classified at grade 16.

Mickey Matthews

Lead Nat Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,358

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $98,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,358
Hire date: 09-19-2011
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mickey Matthews works as a Lead Nat Resources Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-19-2011. Mickey earned $98,358 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.