Arkansas / AR Public Defender Commission

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AR Public Defender Commission

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR Public Defender Commission handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2026, this agency had 389 employees with median total compensation of $59,625; the highest distinct record was $182,485.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $28.4M
Employees: 389
Median total: $59,625
Highest record: $182,485

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$21,486$151,435+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 389 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,625) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,981 (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

$40,000

$51,343

$59,625

$88,790

$127,085

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,085 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $40,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Defender II

93 · $53,152

Public Defender I

74 · $47,245

Public Defender III

69 · $114,390

Legal Support Specialist

63 · $52,137

Chief Public Defender I

33 · $135,704

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

Page 1

Jonathan Camp

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$124,141

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $124,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,141
Hire date: 06-17-2015
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095135

Jonathan Camp works as a Public Defender III for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-17-2015. Jonathan earned $124,141 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Robert Allen

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$123,961

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $123,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,961
Hire date: 03-01-2005
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095120

At AR Public Defender Commission, Robert Allen serves as a Public Defender III within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-01-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,961. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Karen Walker

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$123,368

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $123,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,368
Hire date: 01-19-1994
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162545

Karen Walker is a Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-19-1994. 2026 total compensation came to $123,368. They are classified at grade Spc08.

W. Davidson

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$123,368

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $123,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,368
Hire date: 04-11-2004
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181899

W. Davidson holds the role of Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-11-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,368. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Janette Mckinney

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$121,992

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $121,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,992
Hire date: 03-07-2005
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095125

Janette Mckinney holds the role of Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,992. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Tammy Harris

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$121,612

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $121,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,612
Hire date: 10-15-2001
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095006

Tammy Harris is a Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-15-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $121,612. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Anthony Biddle

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$120,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $120,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,972
Hire date: 09-01-2006
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095132

Anthony Biddle is a Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-01-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $120,972. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Kathryn Moore

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$119,882

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $119,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,882
Hire date: 12-26-2008
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079206

Kathryn Moore works as a Public Defender III for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-26-2008. Kathryn earned $119,882 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Kelly Ward

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$119,882

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $119,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,882
Hire date: 01-16-2005
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184501

Kelly Ward is a Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-16-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $119,882. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Timothy Leonard

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$119,869

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $119,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,869
Hire date: 12-13-2009
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150660

Timothy Leonard is a Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-13-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $119,869. They are classified at grade Spc08.

James Wallace

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$119,390

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $119,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,390
Hire date: 05-14-2017
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142768

At AR Public Defender Commission, James Wallace serves as a Public Defender III within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-14-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,390. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Lora Noschese

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$119,251

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $119,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,251
Hire date: 01-01-2003
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142772

Lora Noschese works as a Public Defender III for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-01-2003. Lora earned $119,251 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Angela Byrd

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$119,251

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $119,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,251
Hire date: 01-19-2016
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095136

Angela Byrd holds the role of Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-19-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,251. Their pay grade is Spc08.