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 10

Patrick Thomas

Local Technician Assist Pgm Manager/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,354

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,354
Hire date: 12-07-1995
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patrick Thomas works as a Local Technician Assist Pgm Manager for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-07-1995. Patrick earned $94,354 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Doug Meleney

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,328

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,328
Hire date: 07-25-2020
Pay grade: 19
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Doug Meleney serves as a Section Head within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-25-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,328. They are classified at grade 19.

Gina Weaver

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,302

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,302
Hire date: 11-18-1999
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Gina Weaver holds the role of Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-18-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,302. Their pay grade is 15.

Todd Tooke

Senior Construction Proj Coor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,302

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,302
Hire date: 07-26-1999
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Todd Tooke works as a Senior Construction Proj Coor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-26-1999. Todd earned $94,302 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Megan Brooks

Fiscal Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,276

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,276
Hire date: 01-12-2005
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Megan Brooks works as a Fiscal Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-12-2005. Megan earned $94,276 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Scott Magie

Reviewing Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,250

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,250
Hire date: 04-25-2004
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Scott Magie serves as a Reviewing Auditor within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-25-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,250. They are classified at grade 16.

Thomas Goss

IT Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,172

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,172
Hire date: 10-01-2018
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Thomas Goss works as a IT Administrator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-01-2018. Thomas earned $94,172 in 2026. Their pay grade is I17.

Duane Grice

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,094

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,094
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Duane Grice works as a Ahp Sergeant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-05-2015. Duane earned $94,094 in 2026. Their pay grade is L17.

Samuel Bartolotta

Row Acquisition Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$94,094

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $94,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,094
Hire date: 02-09-2015
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samuel Bartolotta holds the role of Row Acquisition Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-09-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,094. Their pay grade is 16.

Johnny Debord

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,912

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,912
Hire date: 04-16-1992
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Johnny Debord holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-16-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,912. Their pay grade is L17.

Marlin Brown

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,730

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,730
Hire date: 01-28-2010
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Marlin Brown holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-28-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,730. Their pay grade is L17.

Chad Hall

Assistant Section Head -/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,730

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,730
Hire date: 03-03-2019
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Chad Hall is a Assistant Section Head - at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $93,730. They are classified at grade I17.

Ahmed Muftah

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,704
Hire date: 04-29-2024
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ahmed Muftah is a Advanced Engineer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-29-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $93,704. They are classified at grade E15.

James Miller

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,704
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Miller serves as a Ahp Sergeant within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,704. They are classified at grade L17.

Phillip Russell

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,704
Hire date: 07-22-2010
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Phillip Russell holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-22-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,704. Their pay grade is L17.

Raunona Mays

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,704

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,704
Hire date: 01-04-2005
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Raunona Mays holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,704. Their pay grade is L17.

Austin Petty

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,626

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,626
Hire date: 02-03-2025
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Austin Petty works as a Advanced Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2025. Austin earned $93,626 in 2026. Their pay grade is E15.

Stefanie Wilson

Relocation Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Hire date: 10-15-2005
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stefanie Wilson works as a Relocation Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-15-2005. Stefanie earned $93,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 16.

Christopher Clifford

District Maintenance Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,548

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,548
Hire date: 05-16-1994
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Clifford holds the role of District Maintenance Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-16-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,548. Their pay grade is 16.

Nathan Mccollum

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,496

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,496
Hire date: 05-29-2014
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Nathan Mccollum holds the role of Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-29-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,496. Their pay grade is L17.

Donald Pipkin

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,444

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,444
Hire date: 05-02-1992
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Donald Pipkin is a Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-02-1992. 2026 total compensation came to $93,444. They are classified at grade 15.

William Kirk

Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,418

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,418
Hire date: 02-12-2009
Pay grade: 18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Kirk works as a Section Head for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-12-2009. William earned $93,418 in 2026. Their pay grade is 18.

Michael White

IT Administrator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,366

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,366
Hire date: 08-05-2019
Pay grade: I17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Michael White serves as a IT Administrator within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-05-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,366. They are classified at grade I17.

Cody Stell

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,314

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,314
Hire date: 02-11-2012
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Cody Stell is a Ahp Sergeant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-11-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $93,314. They are classified at grade L17.

Kenneth Tucker

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,314

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,314
Hire date: 10-01-1985
Pay grade: 14
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kenneth Tucker holds the role of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-01-1985. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,314. Their pay grade is 14.

Phillip Rook

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,314

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,314
Hire date: 07-22-2001
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Phillip Rook holds the role of Construction Proj Coordinator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-22-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,314. Their pay grade is 15.

Patricia Bradbury-Treat

Reviewing Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,210

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,210
Hire date: 08-10-2009
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patricia Bradbury-Treat is a Reviewing Appraiser at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-10-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $93,210. They are classified at grade 16.

Lori Stinnett

Construction Proj Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,210

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,210
Hire date: 10-27-1994
Pay grade: 15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lori Stinnett serves as a Construction Proj Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-27-1994. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,210. They are classified at grade 15.

Benjamin Vaughn

Advanced Engineer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,132

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,132
Hire date: 10-14-2021
Pay grade: E15
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Vaughn works as a Advanced Engineer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-14-2021. Benjamin earned $93,132 in 2026. Their pay grade is E15.

James White

Reviewing Auditor/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,002

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $93,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,002
Hire date: 09-05-2017
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James White is a Reviewing Auditor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-05-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $93,002. They are classified at grade 16.

Miyoshi Hughes

Assistant Section Head/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,950

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,950
Hire date: 08-07-2003
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Miyoshi Hughes holds the role of Assistant Section Head at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-07-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,950. Their pay grade is 16.

Johnna Thomas

Pub Transportation Pgm Management Offr/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,898

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,898
Hire date: 05-24-2002
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Johnna Thomas serves as a Pub Transportation Pgm Management Offr within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-24-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,898. They are classified at grade 16.

Richard Thomas

Broadband Utility Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,846

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,846
Hire date: 12-23-2013
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Richard Thomas serves as a Broadband Utility Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-23-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,846. They are classified at grade 16.

Sam Mcintare

Hbm Superintendent/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,846

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,846
Hire date: 05-24-2004
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sam Mcintare is a Hbm Superintendent at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-24-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $92,846. They are classified at grade 16.

Joseph Beggs

Ahp Sergeant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,794

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,794
Hire date: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: L17
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joseph Beggs serves as a Ahp Sergeant within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,794. They are classified at grade L17.

Roshunda Watson

Senior Accountant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,612

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,612
Hire date: 08-03-2015
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Roshunda Watson holds the role of Senior Accountant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-03-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,612. Their pay grade is 16.

Stephen Arnold

Photogrammetric Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,586

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,586
Hire date: 01-11-2010
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephen Arnold is a Photogrammetric Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-11-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $92,586. They are classified at grade 16.

Danny Chidester

Pub Transportation Sfy and Secretary Off/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,430

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,430
Hire date: 12-26-1993
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Danny Chidester is a Pub Transportation Sfy and Secretary Off at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-26-1993. 2026 total compensation came to $92,430. They are classified at grade 16.

Sonya Washington

Row Acquisition Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,326

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,326
Hire date: 01-19-2018
Pay grade: 16
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sonya Washington is a Row Acquisition Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-19-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $92,326. They are classified at grade 16.

Ivan Martinez

Staff Attorney/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$92,274

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $92,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,274
Hire date: 06-17-2024
Pay grade: A18
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Ivan Martinez holds the role of Staff Attorney at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-17-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,274. Their pay grade is A18.