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Arkansas / Department of Agriculture

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Department of Agriculture

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

The Department of Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2026, this agency had 563 employees with median total compensation of $52,137; the highest distinct record was $150,000.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$28.7M
Employees
563
Median total
$52,137
Highest record
$150,000

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 563 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 — $50,946 (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
$29,046
$43,088
$52,137
$57,351
$63,751

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $63,751 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $29,046. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Inspector II
120 · $29,046
Forest Ranger II
57 · $52,137
Forest Ranger Supervisor/Expert
53 · $57,351
Forester
36 · $58,700
Inspector I
36 · $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

Jeffrey Lake

Inspector II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$23,335
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$23,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,335
Hire date
10-25-2020
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIN02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22079868

Jeffrey Lake is a Inspector II at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-25-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $23,335. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Peggy Casteel

Inspector II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$23,335
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$23,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,335
Hire date
09-14-2020
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIN02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22079857

Peggy Casteel works as a Inspector II for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-14-2020. Peggy earned $23,335 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Drew Bueno

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$23,335
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$23,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,335
Hire date
12-28-2025
Pay grade
Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAG11P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088302

Drew Bueno is a Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-28-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $23,335. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Alexis Arredondo

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$23,335
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$23,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,335
Hire date
07-28-2025
Pay grade
Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAG11P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088303

At Department of Agriculture, Alexis Arredondo serves as a Forestry Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,335. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

William Vanriper

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$23,335
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$23,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,335
Hire date
05-26-2026
Pay grade
Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAG11P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088304

William Vanriper holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-26-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,335. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Jamarcus Brown

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$23,335
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$23,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,335
Hire date
05-26-2026
Pay grade
Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAG11P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088311

Jamarcus Brown is a Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-26-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $23,335. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Teresa Ball

Inspector II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$23,335
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$23,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,335
Hire date
09-14-2020
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIN02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22094816

Teresa Ball works as a Inspector II for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-14-2020. Teresa earned $23,335 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.