Arkansas / AR Teacher Retirement System

Agency file

AR Teacher Retirement System

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

The AR Teacher Retirement System administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 87 employees with median total compensation of $58,274; the highest distinct record was $200,734.

Year: 2026
Employees: 87
Median total: $58,274
Highest record: $200,734

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$43,088$149,578+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 87 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($58,274) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $67,556 (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

$47,397

$52,137

$58,274

$67,633

$106,302

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $106,302 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,397. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Retirement Counselor II

22 · $52,137

Retirement System Coordinator

9 · $57,351

Retirement System Supervisor/Expert

6 · $65,524

Administrative Analyst

6 · $47,397

Accountant II

4 · $64,570

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 3

Linda Metcalf

Administrative Analyst/AR Teacher Retirement System

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 05-20-1991
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150521

At AR Teacher Retirement System, Linda Metcalf serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-20-1991. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade SGS05.

Paula Ferguson

Administrative Analyst/AR Teacher Retirement System

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 02-27-2023
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168756

Paula Ferguson works as a Administrative Analyst for AR Teacher Retirement System within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-27-2023. Paula earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS05.

Cheryl Yeager

Retirement Counselor I/AR Teacher Retirement System

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 03-22-2020
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PRE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116195

Cheryl Yeager holds the role of Retirement Counselor I at AR Teacher Retirement System within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-22-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is SGS05.

Mr. Boyer

Procurement Specialist/AR Teacher Retirement System

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 11-12-2024
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094556

At AR Teacher Retirement System, Mr. Boyer serves as a Procurement Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-12-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade SGS05.

Norma Robertson

Administrative Analyst/AR Teacher Retirement System

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 07-09-2011
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168755

Norma Robertson holds the role of Administrative Analyst at AR Teacher Retirement System within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-09-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is SGS05.

Kathryn Goy

Benefits Analyst/AR Teacher Retirement System

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 04-27-2025
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HBE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142789

Kathryn Goy works as a Benefits Analyst for AR Teacher Retirement System within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-27-2025. Kathryn earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS04.

Chere Handcock

Benefits Analyst/AR Teacher Retirement System

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 09-16-2024
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HBE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094546

Chere Handcock works as a Benefits Analyst for AR Teacher Retirement System within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-16-2024. Chere earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS04.