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

Page 1

Kaneichua Johnson

Administrative Analyst/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$49,623

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,623
Hire date: 01-30-2012
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133746

Kaneichua Johnson works as a Administrative Analyst for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-30-2012. Kaneichua earned $49,623 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Sandra Redwood

Inmate Grievance Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$49,523

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,523
Hire date: 10-14-2008
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP15P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162684

At Department of Correction, Sandra Redwood serves as a Inmate Grievance Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,523. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Sheryl Orr

Administrative Analyst/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$49,308

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,308
Hire date: 09-22-2015
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086983

At Department of Correction, Sheryl Orr serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-22-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,308. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Michelle Moon

Records Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$49,100

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $49,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,100
Hire date: 09-08-2008
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS14P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077420

Michelle Moon is a Records Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $49,100. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Michael Grisham

Marketing Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,779

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,779
Hire date: 02-16-2008
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133780

Michael Grisham works as a Marketing Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-16-2008. Michael earned $48,779 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Pamela Hill

Records Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,547

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,547
Hire date: 10-09-2017
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS14P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083422

Pamela Hill holds the role of Records Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-09-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,547. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Corliss Johnson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,392

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,392
Hire date: 10-08-2001
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180807

Corliss Johnson is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-08-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $48,392. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Laurie Thompson

Inmate Grievance Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,361

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,361
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,361
Hire date: 07-29-2019
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP15P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158537

Laurie Thompson holds the role of Inmate Grievance Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-29-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,361. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Tanya Hill

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,322

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,322
Hire date: 09-18-2001
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086725

Tanya Hill works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-18-2001. Tanya earned $48,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Frances Branson

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,322

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,322
Hire date: 08-27-2008
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079057

Frances Branson works as a Administrative Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-27-2008. Frances earned $48,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Francie Ray

Inventory Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,282

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,282
Hire date: 06-09-1980
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TIW03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084708

Francie Ray works as a Inventory Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-09-1980. Francie earned $48,282 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Charlotte Johnson

Records Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$48,261

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $48,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,261
Hire date: 07-05-2015
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS14P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22160024

Charlotte Johnson is a Records Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $48,261. They are classified at grade Sgs05.