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

Dennis Mccoy

Corrections Corporal/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$60,785

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $60,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,785
Hire date: 03-19-2000
Pay grade: Les03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084223

Dennis Mccoy holds the role of Corrections Corporal at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 03-19-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,785. Their pay grade is Les03.

Charla Sanders

Corrections Program Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$59,963

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,963
Hire date: 06-05-2003
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083265

At Department of Correction, Charla Sanders serves as a Corrections Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,963. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Keith Waddle

Investigator Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$59,510

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,510
Hire date: 06-09-1989
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084671

At Department of Correction, Keith Waddle serves as a Investigator Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-09-1989. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,510. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Nasstacia Speed

Substance Use Disorder Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$59,468

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,468
Hire date: 04-10-2017
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083397

Nasstacia Speed is a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-10-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $59,468. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Mary Allen

Accreditation Analyst/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$59,302

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,302
Hire date: 02-03-2007
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SAC01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086693

At Department of Correction, Mary Allen serves as a Accreditation Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-03-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,302. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

April Gibson

Corrections Program Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$59,302

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,302
Hire date: 07-26-2004
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084540

April Gibson is a Corrections Program Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-26-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $59,302. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Malinda Akers

Corrections Corporal/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$59,197

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $59,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,197
Hire date: 11-10-2014
Pay grade: Les03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084457

Malinda Akers holds the role of Corrections Corporal at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 11-10-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,197. Their pay grade is Les03.

Lakisha Lee

Corrections Program Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$59,020

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,020
Hire date: 06-20-2005
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124870

Lakisha Lee works as a Corrections Program Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-20-2005. Lakisha earned $59,020 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Leslie White-Hardesty

Corrections Program Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 04-05-2006
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083190

Leslie White-Hardesty is a Corrections Program Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-05-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Johnnie Harris

Corrections Program Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 11-18-1996
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133751

Johnnie Harris is a Corrections Program Specialist at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-18-1996. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jamie Bradden

Corrections Program Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 10-12-1977
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086489

Jamie Bradden is a Corrections Program Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-12-1977. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Phyllis Burnett-Rhodes

Corrections Program Specialist/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 09-25-2000
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084594

Phyllis Burnett-Rhodes works as a Corrections Program Specialist for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-25-2000. Phyllis earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.