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AR Public Service Commission

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

The AR Public Service Commission is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 100 employees with median total compensation of $73,054; the highest distinct record was $168,892.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$8.2M
Employees
100
Median total
$73,054
Highest record
$168,892

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 100 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,054) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $82,278 (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
$43,088
$57,351
$73,054
$102,729
$125,829

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $125,829 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,088. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Service Rate Case Analyst I
11 · $71,027
Public Service Division Director
8 · $125,631
Administrative Analyst
8 · $47,662
Public Service Valuation Specialist
8 · $43,088
Public Service Rate Case Analyst II
7 · $86,545

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

Danielle Hoefer

Chief of Staff I/AR Public Service Commission

2026 total comp
$141,125
Sub-department
Executive
Base pay
$141,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,125
Hire date
05-24-2018
Pay grade
Exe01
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEX09A
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22181649

Danielle Hoefer is a Chief of Staff I at AR Public Service Commission within Executive. Records show a hire date of 05-24-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $141,125. They are classified at grade Exe01.

John Garmon

Chief Fiscal Officer I/AR Public Service Commission

2026 total comp
$138,412
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$138,412
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,412
Hire date
10-13-2025
Pay grade
Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
FAC08C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22184819

John Garmon is a Chief Fiscal Officer I at AR Public Service Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-13-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $138,412. They are classified at grade Spc09.

Fran Hickman

Chief Administrative Law Judge/AR Public Service Commission

2026 total comp
$137,736
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$137,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,736
Hire date
02-01-2010
Pay grade
Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
LAT07C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22087817

Fran Hickman holds the role of Chief Administrative Law Judge at AR Public Service Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,736. Their pay grade is Spc09.