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 73

Lynn Rather

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,510

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,510
Hire date: 08-20-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lynn Rather works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-20-2018. Lynn earned $42,510 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Jacob Biffle

Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,510

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,510
Hire date: 07-03-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Jacob Biffle holds the role of Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-03-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,510. Their pay grade is 07.

Thomas Jenkins

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,458

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,458
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Thomas Jenkins works as a Rest Area Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-18-2025. Thomas earned $42,458 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Debbie Warren

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,432

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,432
Hire date: 06-30-2014
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Debbie Warren is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $42,432. They are classified at grade 07.

Todd Nichols

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,380

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,380
Hire date: 05-06-2019
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Todd Nichols serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,380. They are classified at grade 07.

Victoria Hudson

Lead Station Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,354

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,354
Hire date: 01-13-2020
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Victoria Hudson holds the role of Lead Station Attd at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-13-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,354. Their pay grade is 07.

Jay Hunt

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,328

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,328
Hire date: 08-24-2015
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jay Hunt works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-24-2015. Jay earned $42,328 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Jesse Jarrell

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,328

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,328
Hire date: 10-15-2015
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jesse Jarrell holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-15-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,328. Their pay grade is 07.

Stephen Tate

Station Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,328

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,328
Hire date: 01-28-2010
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Stephen Tate serves as a Station Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-28-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,328. They are classified at grade 05.

Walter Diamond

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,302

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,302
Hire date: 09-23-1999
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Walter Diamond serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-23-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,302. They are classified at grade 07.

Carol Crow

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,224

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,224
Hire date: 05-13-2008
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Carol Crow holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-13-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,224. Their pay grade is 07.

Craig Weatherford

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,198

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,198
Hire date: 12-29-2011
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Craig Weatherford is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-29-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $42,198. They are classified at grade 07.

Melody Blair

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,198

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,198
Hire date: 10-29-2003
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melody Blair is a Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-29-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $42,198. They are classified at grade 07.

Shawn Bostian

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,172

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,172
Hire date: 02-07-2011
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shawn Bostian works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2011. Shawn earned $42,172 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Freddie Armstrong

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,172

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,172
Hire date: 12-21-2016
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Freddie Armstrong is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-21-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $42,172. They are classified at grade 07.

James Sax

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,172

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,172
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Sax holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-05-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,172. Their pay grade is 07.

Brian Jewell

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,146

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,146
Hire date: 09-17-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Jewell holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-17-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,146. Their pay grade is 07.

Randy Gillenwater

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,146

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,146
Hire date: 06-24-2019
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Randy Gillenwater is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-24-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $42,146. They are classified at grade 07.

Michael Brown

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,120

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,120
Hire date: 07-15-2019
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Michael Brown holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-15-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,120. Their pay grade is 07.

James Sanders

Area Hq Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,120

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,120
Hire date: 10-30-2017
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Sanders serves as a Area Hq Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-30-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,120. They are classified at grade 07.

Dana Bates

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,120

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,120
Hire date: 02-25-2019
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dana Bates serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-25-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,120. They are classified at grade 07.

David Martin

Lead Station Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,120

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,120
Hire date: 09-23-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Martin holds the role of Lead Station Attd at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-23-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,120. Their pay grade is 07.

Justin Reep

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,120

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,120
Hire date: 02-26-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Reep holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,120. Their pay grade is 07.

Terri Sheets

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,094

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,094
Hire date: 03-01-2007
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terri Sheets holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-01-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,094. Their pay grade is 07.

Angela Fetters

Area Hq Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,042

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,042
Hire date: 10-02-2023
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Angela Fetters is a Area Hq Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $42,042. They are classified at grade 07.

Earl Cochran

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,016

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,016
Hire date: 06-18-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Earl Cochran is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-18-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $42,016. They are classified at grade 07.

Eddie Mays

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,016

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,016
Hire date: 07-14-2014
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eddie Mays works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-14-2014. Eddie earned $42,016 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Gary Washington

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,016

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $42,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,016
Hire date: 04-23-2009
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Gary Washington serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-23-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,016. They are classified at grade 07.

Eric Johnson

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 10-16-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Eric Johnson works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2018. Eric earned $41,938 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Steve Love

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 11-16-2017
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Steve Love holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-16-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,938. Their pay grade is 07.

Susan Cunningham

Customer Service Represen/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 10-29-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Susan Cunningham works as a Customer Service Represen for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-29-2018. Susan earned $41,938 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Teresa Booker

Storeroom Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 10-08-2014
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Teresa Booker holds the role of Storeroom Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-08-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,938. Their pay grade is 07.

Zachary Vaughan

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 04-17-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Zachary Vaughan is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-17-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $41,938. They are classified at grade 07.

Clifford Decker

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 05-27-2015
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Clifford Decker is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-27-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $41,938. They are classified at grade 07.

Earl Futrell

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 05-14-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Earl Futrell serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-14-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,938. They are classified at grade 07.

Efrems Mays

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,938

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,938
Hire date: 01-13-2014
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Efrems Mays works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-13-2014. Efrems earned $41,938 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Marquavius Spencer

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,912

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,912
Hire date: 12-03-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Marquavius Spencer serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-03-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,912. They are classified at grade 07.

Cody Brannon

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,834

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,834
Hire date: 01-24-2017
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Brannon works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-24-2017. Cody earned $41,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Fayrene Lamastus

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,834

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,834
Hire date: 12-27-2007
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Fayrene Lamastus works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2007. Fayrene earned $41,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Keith Freeman

Lead Station Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$41,834

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $41,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,834
Hire date: 03-19-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Keith Freeman works as a Lead Station Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-19-2018. Keith earned $41,834 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.