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Arkansas State Library

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

The Arkansas State Library supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.

In 2026, this agency had 35 employees with median total compensation of $52,137; the highest distinct record was $127,656.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $2M
Employees: 35
Median total: $52,137
Highest record: $127,656

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$22,256$89,568+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 35 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,137) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $55,860 (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

$35,610

$44,681

$52,137

$63,302

$74,279

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $74,279 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,610. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Librarian

15 · $52,137

Library Specialist

7 · $35,610

Library Supervisor/Expert

5 · $63,086

Library Manager

2 · $82,977

Administrative Coordinator

2 · $43,088

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

Kelly Smith

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,364

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,364
Hire date: 02-14-1994
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082092

Kelly Smith holds the role of Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-14-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,364. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Toshona Carter

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-04-2009
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077325

Toshona Carter is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-04-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Shelbea Gentry

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-01-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082093

Shelbea Gentry is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-01-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Ethan Beard

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-16-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082085

Ethan Beard works as a Librarian for Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-16-2021. Ethan earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Evelyn Sartin

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-17-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082080

At Arkansas State Library, Evelyn Sartin serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-17-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Flannery Hirrel

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 03-03-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082062

At Arkansas State Library, Flannery Hirrel serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Lanette Madison

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 11-05-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082089

At Arkansas State Library, Lanette Madison serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Taylor Mckinney

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 03-07-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082058

At Arkansas State Library, Taylor Mckinney serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-07-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jeffrey Kersey

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-19-1994
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082087

Jeffrey Kersey holds the role of Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-19-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.