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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Lena Harris

Procurement Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 03-11-2019
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086515

Lena Harris holds the role of Procurement Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-11-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Tracy Garrett

Inmate Grievance Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 05-01-2003
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP15P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086813

At Department of Correction, Tracy Garrett serves as a Inmate Grievance Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-01-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Patricia Mcclard

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,384

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,384
Hire date: 10-15-2001
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085990

Patricia Mcclard works as a HR Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-15-2001. Patricia earned $47,384 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Trina Martin

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,342

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,342
Hire date: 11-09-2009
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083985

At Department of Correction, Trina Martin serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-09-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,342. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Christopher Beatty

Inventory Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,195

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,195
Hire date: 06-08-2000
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TIW01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086532

Christopher Beatty holds the role of Inventory Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-08-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,195. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Justin Billings

Trades Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,158

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,158
Hire date: 12-20-2004
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TST07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112847

Justin Billings works as a Trades Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-20-2004. Justin earned $47,158 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Kathryn Jones

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,158

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,158
Hire date: 03-14-2011
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124940

Kathryn Jones is a HR Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-14-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $47,158. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Angela West

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,158

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,158
Hire date: 05-30-2000
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124883

Angela West holds the role of Fiscal Support Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-30-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,158. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Evette Britton

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,158

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,158
Hire date: 01-24-2000
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085678

Evette Britton works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-24-2000. Evette earned $47,158 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Lee Skinner

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,158

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,158
Hire date: 03-13-1995
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085692

Lee Skinner works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-13-1995. Lee earned $47,158 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Paul Cunningham

Maintenance Technician/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$47,043

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,043
Hire date: 03-05-2007
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125024

Paul Cunningham is a Maintenance Technician at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-05-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $47,043. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Megan Pigford

Accreditation Analyst/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$46,923

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,923
Hire date: 08-23-2021
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SAC01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112819

Megan Pigford holds the role of Accreditation Analyst at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-23-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,923. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Angela Buchanna

HR Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$46,783

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,783
Hire date: 03-23-2016
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154811

Angela Buchanna works as a HR Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-23-2016. Angela earned $46,783 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Lillie Buckner

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$46,464

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,464
Hire date: 02-20-2007
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077604

Lillie Buckner is a Fiscal Support Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $46,464. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Tina Gibson

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$46,243

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,243
Hire date: 08-13-2001
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085696

Tina Gibson is a Administrative Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-13-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $46,243. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Teresa Lenderman

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$46,243

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,243
Hire date: 08-11-2003
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124792

Teresa Lenderman is a Fiscal Support Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-11-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $46,243. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Anthony Elliott

Marketing Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$46,083

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $46,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,083
Hire date: 02-24-2019
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085576

Anthony Elliott holds the role of Marketing Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-24-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,083. Their pay grade is Sgs04.