Arkansas / Department of Correction / Chaplain

Job-title file

Chaplain

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

26 employees hold this title in Department of Correction. Median total compensation for the role is $52,137, below the department median of $55,930.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $52,137
Agency median: $55,930
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,137$60,000+

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

How total compensation varies among the 26 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Chaplain pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Clergy — about 350 people — is $49,070. Department of Correction pays a median base salary of $52,137 for this role, 6% above that figure — about the 57th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Correction sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$30,070

$38,350

$49,070

$59,430

$78,850

Department of Correction median · $52,137

The bar is the range of annual wages for Clergy across every employer in Arkansas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Correction’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Clergy — about 57,200 people — is $60,810. Department of Correction’s median base salary is 14% below that national figure, about the 33rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37,860

$48,260

$60,810

$76,640

$98,890

Department of Correction median · $52,137

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Arkansas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Correction is $52,137, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Arkansas

Chaplain is held in 2 Arkansas departments. In Department of Correction, the median of $52,137 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Department of Human Services

$52,137 · 2

Median total compensation for the Chaplain role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Chaplain beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $52,137 ranks #9 of 15. See Chaplain across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$132,472 · 5

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$98,398 · 976

Illinois

$90,150 · 32

New Jersey

$84,574 · 25

Minnesota

$73,500 · 27

New York Public Authorities

$69,474 · 7

South Carolina

$59,162 · 30

Texas

$54,840 · 156

Median total compensation for comparable Chaplain roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Correction

Accreditation Analyst 5
Administrative Analyst 8
Administrative Coordinator 54
Administrative Specialist 127
Agriculture Unit Coordinator 14
Commissary Coordinator 20
Construction Project Coordinator 12
Corrections Captain 59
Corrections Corporal 1,674
Corrections Lieutenant 203
Corrections Major 27
Corrections Officer 142
Corrections Program Coordinator 23
Corrections Program Specialist 166
Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert 12
Corrections Sergeant 733
Deputy Warden I 6
Deputy Warden II 25
Farm Coordinator 5
Fiscal Support Specialist 19
HR Analyst 7
HR Coordinator 6
HR Specialist 27
Inmate Grievance Coordinator 17
Inmate Hearing Officer 14
Licensed Tradesman 5
Maintenance Coordinator 15
Maintenance Supervisor/Expert 10
Maintenance Technician 7
Procurement Analyst 17
Records Coordinator 20
Records Supervisor/Expert 9
Substance Use Disorder Coordinator 13
Warden I 5
Warden II 7

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Dexter Mcdonnell

Chaplain/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$62,676

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,676
Hire date: 08-21-1989
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084153

Dexter Mcdonnell works as a Chaplain for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-21-1989. Dexter earned $62,676 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Ray Jr

Chaplain/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$57,325

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,325
Hire date: 12-31-2012
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084812

Ray Jr works as a Chaplain for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-31-2012. Ray earned $57,325 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Brian Sights

Chaplain/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$54,306

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,306
Hire date: 08-20-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087098

Brian Sights holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-20-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,306. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Perry Jr

Chaplain/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$53,831

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,831
Hire date: 02-01-2008
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077576

At Department of Correction, Perry Jr serves as a Chaplain within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-01-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,831. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Anthony Mcmath

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 01-22-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22177360

Anthony Mcmath holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-22-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Dinah Marshall

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 11-26-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083545

Dinah Marshall holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-26-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Jeffrey Wittig

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 07-30-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125317

At Department of Correction, Jeffrey Wittig serves as a Chaplain within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-30-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jerry Tolbert

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 05-21-2010
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162700

Jerry Tolbert works as a Chaplain for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-21-2010. Jerry earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Theodis Shelton

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 08-26-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077535

Theodis Shelton holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-26-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Raeshawn Howard

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 08-05-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085468

Raeshawn Howard holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Mary Hensley

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 09-13-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087097

Mary Hensley works as a Chaplain for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-13-2019. Mary earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Lindsay Hill

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 09-14-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077626

At Department of Correction, Lindsay Hill serves as a Chaplain within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-14-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Christopher Mcelroy

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 05-08-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087094

Christopher Mcelroy is a Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-08-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Michael Mcgruder

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 10-02-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087095

Michael Mcgruder works as a Chaplain for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-02-2016. Michael earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

David Mcspadden

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 04-14-2008
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112537

David Mcspadden holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Patrick Mead

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 06-18-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083549

Patrick Mead is a Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-18-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Billy Davis

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 12-24-2013
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083369

Billy Davis works as a Chaplain for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-24-2013. Billy earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Justin Brown

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 10-17-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087182

Justin Brown works as a Chaplain for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-17-2022. Justin earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Clinton Henslee

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 12-22-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087100

Clinton Henslee holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-22-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Charles Freyder

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 03-18-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084773

At Department of Correction, Charles Freyder serves as a Chaplain within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-18-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

William Pearson

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 09-06-2011
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087099

William Pearson holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-06-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Lloyd Holcomb

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 03-11-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112538

Lloyd Holcomb holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-11-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Learthur Shelton

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 09-20-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083994

Learthur Shelton holds the role of Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Brian Allen

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 12-22-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085425

At Department of Correction, Brian Allen serves as a Chaplain within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-22-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Unknown Treasure

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 04-16-1998
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158562

Unknown Treasure is a Chaplain at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-16-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Albert Mckinney

Chaplain/Department of Correction

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: 03-08-1999
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087101

At Department of Correction, Albert Mckinney serves as a Chaplain within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-08-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.