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 96

Jay Mitchell

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,218

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,218
Hire date: 06-09-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jay Mitchell holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,218. Their pay grade is 05.

Samuel Washington

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,218

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,218
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samuel Washington works as a Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2024. Samuel earned $36,218 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Tammy Raulston

Security Guard/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,218

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,218
Hire date: 09-15-2014
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tammy Raulston holds the role of Security Guard at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-15-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,218. Their pay grade is 05.

James Mullins

Station Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,140

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,140
Hire date: 01-01-2019
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, James Mullins serves as a Station Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-01-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,140. They are classified at grade 05.

Jason Helmich

Skilled Trades Trainee/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,140

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,140
Hire date: 11-30-2020
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Helmich works as a Skilled Trades Trainee for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30-2020. Jason earned $36,140 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Jessie Smith

Station Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,140

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,140
Hire date: 07-20-2020
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jessie Smith works as a Station Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-20-2020. Jessie earned $36,140 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Karen Howell

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,140

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,140
Hire date: 09-03-2011
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Karen Howell is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $36,140. They are classified at grade 05.

James Cooper

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 09-12-2022
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Cooper holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-12-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,114. Their pay grade is 05.

Clifton Brown

District Caretaker/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 11-14-2016
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Clifton Brown works as a District Caretaker for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-14-2016. Clifton earned $36,114 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Daniel Edwards

Station Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 06-24-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Daniel Edwards is a Station Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-24-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Dwayne Griffin

Mail Courier/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 02-12-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dwayne Griffin holds the role of Mail Courier at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-12-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,114. Their pay grade is 05.

Isyss Johnson

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 03-04-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Isyss Johnson holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-04-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,114. Their pay grade is 05.

James Estes

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 08-14-2023
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Estes holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-14-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,114. Their pay grade is 05.

Jasmine Swopes

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 08-21-2023
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jasmine Swopes is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Jennifer Sanak

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 09-25-2023
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jennifer Sanak serves as a Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Jimmie Roberson

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 05-06-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jimmie Roberson is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-06-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Kaden Wiginton

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 12-02-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kaden Wiginton holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-02-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,114. Their pay grade is 05.

Lani Vermilyea

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 11-25-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Lani Vermilyea serves as a Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Mayson Anschutz

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 07-01-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mayson Anschutz works as a Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-01-2024. Mayson earned $36,114 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Michael Wilson

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 07-15-2022
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Wilson works as a Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-15-2022. Michael earned $36,114 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Adagio Cheeter

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 02-03-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Adagio Cheeter serves as a Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-03-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Richard Ebbert

Station Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 12-09-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Ebbert is a Station Attendant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Alan Hixson

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alan Hixson holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,114. Their pay grade is 05.

Samantha Gilbert

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 09-23-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Samantha Gilbert works as a Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-23-2024. Samantha earned $36,114 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Christopher Launius

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 02-05-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Launius is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-05-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $36,114. They are classified at grade 05.

Scott Mcclain

Parts Runner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,114

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,114
Hire date: 05-20-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Scott Mcclain works as a Parts Runner for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2024. Scott earned $36,114 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Jeremy Reed

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,088

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,088
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jeremy Reed holds the role of Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-12-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,088. Their pay grade is 05.

Amos Taylor

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,036
Hire date: 11-27-2023
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Amos Taylor is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-27-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $36,036. They are classified at grade 05.

Kaleb Elmore

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,036
Hire date: 02-20-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kaleb Elmore is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $36,036. They are classified at grade 05.

Levi Powers

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,036
Hire date: 07-15-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Levi Powers is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-15-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $36,036. They are classified at grade 05.

Lovemontay Burchfield

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,036
Hire date: 02-26-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lovemontay Burchfield is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $36,036. They are classified at grade 05.

Mack Peregrin

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,036
Hire date: 08-19-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Mack Peregrin serves as a Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-19-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,036. They are classified at grade 05.

Paula Rosenbaum

Security Guard/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,036
Hire date: 02-10-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paula Rosenbaum holds the role of Security Guard at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-10-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,036. Their pay grade is 05.

Steven Nelms

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$36,036

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $36,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,036
Hire date: 12-04-2023
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Steven Nelms works as a Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-04-2023. Steven earned $36,036 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Clinton Melton

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$35,958

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $35,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,958
Hire date: 10-07-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Clinton Melton serves as a Maintenance Aide I within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-07-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,958. They are classified at grade 05.

David Cummings

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$35,958

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $35,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,958
Hire date: 11-27-2023
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Cummings is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-27-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $35,958. They are classified at grade 05.

Dakota Hardin

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$35,958

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $35,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,958
Hire date: 08-05-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dakota Hardin is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-05-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $35,958. They are classified at grade 05.

Darius Mccuiston

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$35,958

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $35,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,958
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Darius Mccuiston is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $35,958. They are classified at grade 05.

Houston Martin

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$35,958

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $35,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,958
Hire date: 12-09-2024
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Houston Martin is a Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $35,958. They are classified at grade 05.

Christopher Williams

Deck Hand/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$35,620

Sub-department: OTHER
Base pay: $35,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,620
Hire date: 10-13-2025
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Williams works as a Deck Hand for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2025. Christopher earned $35,620 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.