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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

Alexander Culp

Forest Ranger II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$32,405
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$32,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,405
Hire date
05-18-2026
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SAL05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088329

At Department of Agriculture, Alexander Culp serves as a Forest Ranger II within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-18-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,405. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Loretta Potts

Inspector II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$32,405
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$32,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,405
Hire date
08-30-2021
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIN02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088335

Loretta Potts is a Inspector II at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-30-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $32,405. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Georgie Lake

Inspector II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$32,405
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$32,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,405
Hire date
09-09-2019
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIN02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088338

Georgie Lake holds the role of Inspector II at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-09-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,405. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Noah Totty

Forest Ranger II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$32,405
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$32,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,405
Hire date
02-17-2026
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SAL05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088331

Noah Totty holds the role of Forest Ranger II at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,405. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Tommy Purifoy

Forest Ranger II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$32,405
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$32,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,405
Hire date
02-17-2013
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SAL05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088360

Tommy Purifoy holds the role of Forest Ranger II at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,405. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Arthur Fears

Forest Ranger II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$32,405
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$32,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,405
Hire date
10-28-2024
Pay grade
Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SAL05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088299

Arthur Fears works as a Forest Ranger II for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2024. Arthur earned $32,405 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Ruth Ellis

Inspector II/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp
$32,405
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$32,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,405
Hire date
08-29-2012
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIN02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22087893

Ruth Ellis is a Inspector II at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-29-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $32,405. They are classified at grade Sgs05.