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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

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

Jennifer Chilcoat

State Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp
$127,656
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$127,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,656
Hire date
07-29-2018
Pay grade
Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
ELI05C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22082108

At Arkansas State Library, Jennifer Chilcoat serves as a State Librarian within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-29-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,656. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Mrs. Cooke

Library Manager/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp
$89,568
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$89,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,568
Hire date
05-25-2016
Pay grade
Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
ELI02C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22082107

Mrs. Cooke works as a Library Manager for Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-25-2016. Mrs. earned $89,568 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs10.