Arkansas / Department of Correction

Agency file

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

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Anthanette Fike

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 06-19-2023
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085577

Anthanette Fike works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-19-2023. Anthanette earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Eudora Evans

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 02-09-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085718

Eudora Evans works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-09-2024. Eudora earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Fay Miller

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Correction

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: 03-08-2020
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085699

Fay Miller holds the role of Fiscal Support Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-08-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Holli Aranda

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

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: 08-24-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085644

Holli Aranda is a HR Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-24-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Sharon Watson

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

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: 07-02-2020
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085694

Sharon Watson works as a HR Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-02-2020. Sharon earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Chirstol Mcdonald

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 07-28-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077597

At Department of Correction, Chirstol Mcdonald serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Shiela Laney

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 08-05-2013
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22078956

At Department of Correction, Shiela Laney serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-05-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Dane Piker

Commissary Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 11-16-2019
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112855

At Department of Correction, Dane Piker serves as a Commissary Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-16-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Theresa Lindsey

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 07-11-1989
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124959

Theresa Lindsey holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-11-1989. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Nekeisha Williams

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 03-22-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112848

At Department of Correction, Nekeisha Williams serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-22-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Andrew Stover

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 06-06-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112826

At Department of Correction, Andrew Stover serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-06-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Aapri Buckner

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 08-22-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077742

At Department of Correction, Aapri Buckner serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-22-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Kendarius Clark

Agriculture Unit Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 12-01-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAG06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087126

Kendarius Clark is a Agriculture Unit Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-01-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Leighann Sherman

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 10-24-2016
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142856

Leighann Sherman is a Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-24-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Megan Works

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 08-15-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180808

Megan Works holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-15-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Jerry Hogue

Agriculture Unit Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 04-11-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAG06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087122

Jerry Hogue works as a Agriculture Unit Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-11-2022. Jerry earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Sheryl Theriault

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 07-14-2013
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077500

Sheryl Theriault works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-14-2013. Sheryl earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Catina Adams

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

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: 08-03-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086554

Catina Adams is a HR Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-03-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Rebecca Alexander

Commissary Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 01-06-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086656

Rebecca Alexander is a Commissary Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-06-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Jan Tucker

Commissary Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 03-24-2003
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112856

At Department of Correction, Jan Tucker serves as a Commissary Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-24-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Lauren Harrison

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Correction

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: 11-01-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084259

Lauren Harrison holds the role of Fiscal Support Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Sharnee Jones

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

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: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125018

Sharnee Jones is a HR Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Danielle Davis

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Correction

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: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142896

At Department of Correction, Danielle Davis serves as a Fiscal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Linda Hill

Commissary Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 04-14-1982
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085726

Linda Hill holds the role of Commissary Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-14-1982. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Sheri Williams

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086552

Sheri Williams is a Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction 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.

Jennifer Phillips

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 11-22-2013
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085056

Jennifer Phillips is a Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-22-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Daniel Midgett

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 02-01-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112570

Daniel Midgett works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2021. Daniel earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Elisabeth Thompson

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

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: 08-21-2011
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087005

At Department of Correction, Elisabeth Thompson serves as a HR Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Ashlee Patterson

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 09-29-2025
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083293

Ashlee Patterson holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-29-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Loretta Brown

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 08-06-2008
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086549

Loretta Brown holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-06-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Donna Taylor

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

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: 03-21-2022
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087246

Donna Taylor works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-21-2022. Donna earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Margo Hopson-Smith

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$43,035

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,035
Hire date: 08-16-1996
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084128

Margo Hopson-Smith holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-16-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,035. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Tina Owens

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$42,866

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $42,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,866
Hire date: 11-23-1987
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085675

At Department of Correction, Tina Owens serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-23-1987. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,866. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Trina Fortner

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$41,946

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,946
Hire date: 01-10-2010
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125307

Trina Fortner is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $41,946. They are classified at grade Sgs02.