Arkansas / Department of Agriculture

Agency file

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

$11,252$94,537+

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

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

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Logan Hatchett

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 09-03-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094686

Logan Hatchett is a Inspector I at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Lane Hewett

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 04-15-2019
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094771

Lane Hewett works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-15-2019. Lane earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Zane Ward

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 02-01-2026
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087832

Zane Ward is a Inspector I at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Nickila Cleary

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Agriculture

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: 09-20-2020
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087958

Nickila Cleary works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2020. Nickila earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Sundai Whitmore

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 05-26-2026
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094710

Sundai Whitmore is a Inspector I at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-26-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Terry Brandenburgh

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094722

Terry Brandenburgh is a Inspector I at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-30-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Rebecca Fox

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 03-31-2018
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077900

Rebecca Fox works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-31-2018. Rebecca earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Morgan Hicks

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 02-23-2014
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077899

Morgan Hicks works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-23-2014. Morgan earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Westan Grantham

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 03-17-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087833

Westan Grantham is a Inspector I at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-17-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Nathaniel Payton

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 01-20-2026
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094694

Nathaniel Payton works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2026. Nathaniel earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Brian Wooldridge

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 06-12-2023
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087845

Brian Wooldridge works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-12-2023. Brian earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Destiny Jackson

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 04-26-2026
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087834

Destiny Jackson holds the role of Inspector I at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-26-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Daniel Sandine

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 07-07-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094726

At Department of Agriculture, Daniel Sandine serves as a Inspector I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Edgar Sanchez

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 11-12-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150692

Edgar Sanchez works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-12-2024. Edgar earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Jessie Garrison

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 10-28-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094680

Jessie Garrison works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2024. Jessie earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Tanner Brooks

Trades Specialist/Department of Agriculture

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: 06-09-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TST07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094752

Tanner Brooks holds the role of Trades Specialist at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Austin Ruble

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 03-03-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087837

Austin Ruble works as a Inspector I for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-03-2025. Austin earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Dustin Collins

Inspector I/Department of Agriculture

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: 09-14-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077890

Dustin Collins holds the role of Inspector I at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-14-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.