Arkansas / Department of Correction

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Department of Correction

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

The Department of Correction runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2026, this agency had 3,602 employees with median total compensation of $55,930; the highest distinct record was $181,341.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $207.1M
Employees: 3,602
Median total: $55,930
Highest record: $181,341

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$31,279$81,887+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,602 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,930) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $57,509 (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

$50,845

$55,930

$61,523

$67,675

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $67,675 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,845. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Corrections Corporal

1,678 · $55,930

Corrections Sergeant

740 · $61,523

Corrections Lieutenant

203 · $67,675

Corrections Program Specialist

166 · $52,137

Corrections Officer

142 · $50,845

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

Evelyn Hosman

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,663

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,663
Hire date: 02-28-1994
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085030

Evelyn Hosman is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-28-1994. 2026 total compensation came to $39,663. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Dasmine Hibbler

Inventory Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 01-12-2023
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TIW03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085080

Dasmine Hibbler holds the role of Inventory Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-12-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,171. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Joshua Barnes

Maintenance Technician/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 03-12-2018
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084963

Joshua Barnes works as a Maintenance Technician for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-12-2018. Joshua earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Cedric Williams

Maintenance Technician/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 04-29-2024
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124953

At Department of Correction, Cedric Williams serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-29-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Jeffrey Ward

Maintenance Technician/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 02-10-2021
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086629

Jeffrey Ward is a Maintenance Technician at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-10-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $39,171. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Tanya Broadnax

Accreditation Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 12-22-2025
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084119

Tanya Broadnax holds the role of Accreditation Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-22-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,171. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Allen Rader

Maintenance Technician/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 07-12-2025
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077531

Allen Rader works as a Maintenance Technician for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-12-2025. Allen earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Denecia Thrower

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,105

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,105
Hire date: 11-26-2020
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084669

Denecia Thrower works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-26-2020. Denecia earned $39,105 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Rose Battles

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$39,003

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,003
Hire date: 10-28-2015
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085660

At Department of Correction, Rose Battles serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-28-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,003. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Mahalia Latham

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$38,933

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,933
Hire date: 09-09-2019
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083415

Mahalia Latham holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-09-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,933. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Sandra Jefferson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$38,902

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,902
Hire date: 02-08-2001
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085652

Sandra Jefferson holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-08-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,902. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Diedre Swopes

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$38,821

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,821
Hire date: 04-01-1996
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084668

Diedre Swopes works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-01-1996. Diedre earned $38,821 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Kaitlyn Latham

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$38,572

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,572
Hire date: 09-28-2020
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083756

At Department of Correction, Kaitlyn Latham serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,572. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Debra Mendenhall

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$38,435

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,435
Hire date: 11-21-2011
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124859

Debra Mendenhall is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-21-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $38,435. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Debbie Buttrum

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$37,886

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $37,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,886
Hire date: 03-06-2006
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077649

Debbie Buttrum holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-06-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,886. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Earlene Edwards

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$37,886

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $37,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,886
Hire date: 07-09-2001
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086566

At Department of Correction, Earlene Edwards serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-09-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,886. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Leandra Kesee

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$37,769

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $37,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,769
Hire date: 11-27-2023
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085602

Leandra Kesee holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-27-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,769. Their pay grade is Sgs02.