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

William Jr

Farm Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,879

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $64,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,879
Hire date: 07-07-1987
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TAG01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084257

William Jr holds the role of Farm Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-07-1987. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,879. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Felicia Gordon

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,821

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $64,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,821
Hire date: 05-05-2003
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124946

Felicia Gordon works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 05-05-2003. Felicia earned $64,821 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les04.

Samuel Ii

Farm Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,571

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $64,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,571
Hire date: 12-20-2005
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TAG03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077520

Samuel Ii works as a Farm Supervisor/Expert for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-20-2005. Samuel earned $64,571 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Jerry Tooke

Auditor II/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 12-02-2002
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087196

Jerry Tooke is a Auditor II at Department of Correction within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-02-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Margie Powell

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,512

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $64,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,512
Hire date: 09-07-1998
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085372

Margie Powell is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 09-07-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $64,512. They are classified at grade Les04.

Jacqueline Owens

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,512

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $64,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,512
Hire date: 03-23-1997
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085890

Jacqueline Owens holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 03-23-1997. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,512. Their pay grade is Les04.

Amanda Hickerson

Corrections Corporal/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,190

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $64,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,190
Hire date: 06-25-2006
Pay grade: Les03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086727

Amanda Hickerson works as a Corrections Corporal for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 06-25-2006. Amanda earned $64,190 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les03.

Karen Roddy

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$64,155

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $64,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,155
Hire date: 06-05-2006
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084471

Karen Roddy works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 06-05-2006. Karen earned $64,155 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les04.

Tarence Whaley

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,964

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $63,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,964
Hire date: 03-11-2002
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085262

Tarence Whaley is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 03-11-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $63,964. They are classified at grade Les04.

Russell Meadows

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,350

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $63,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,350
Hire date: 10-22-2001
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086454

At Department of Correction, Russell Meadows serves as a Corrections Sergeant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 10-22-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,350. They are classified at grade Les04.

Jeffery Cooper

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,350

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $63,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,350
Hire date: 01-15-1990
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086007

Jeffery Cooper holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 01-15-1990. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,350. Their pay grade is Les04.

Michael Bean

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,218

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $63,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,218
Hire date: 06-05-2006
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084427

Michael Bean is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $63,218. They are classified at grade Les04.

Miranda Collins

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 09-13-2013
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125016

Miranda Collins is a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-13-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Jeffery Wolf

Construction Project Manager/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 10-09-2017
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TCO03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22163796

At Department of Correction, Jeffery Wolf serves as a Construction Project Manager within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-09-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Jerry Wilson

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 10-27-2014
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087217

Jerry Wilson is a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Harley Best

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 11-07-2022
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158529

Harley Best works as a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-07-2022. Harley earned $63,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Terry Simpson

Farm Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 12-13-2018
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TAG03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158543

At Department of Correction, Terry Simpson serves as a Farm Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-13-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Keith Waters

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 11-28-2011
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087134

At Department of Correction, Keith Waters serves as a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-28-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Danny Mccoy

Substance Use Disorder Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 04-01-2013
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077496

Danny Mccoy works as a Substance Use Disorder Supervisor/Expert for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2013. Danny earned $63,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Tommy Hawkins

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 04-13-2018
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077507

Tommy Hawkins is a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-13-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Anthony Weaver

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 06-03-2013
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085583

At Department of Correction, Anthony Weaver serves as a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-03-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Natasha Charles

Corrections Program Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 02-25-2019
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125299

Natasha Charles is a Corrections Program Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-25-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Shelly Byers

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 05-20-2011
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077513

At Department of Correction, Shelly Byers serves as a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-20-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Terry Childers

Construction Project Manager/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 11-18-1990
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TCO03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22160645

Terry Childers is a Construction Project Manager at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-18-1990. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Jason Martin

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 07-22-2013
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085584

At Department of Correction, Jason Martin serves as a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-22-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

James Price

Farm Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 03-25-2000
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TAG03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084456

James Price is a Farm Supervisor/Expert at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-25-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Brandy Johnson

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 01-23-2017
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084952

Brandy Johnson holds the role of Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,086. Their pay grade is Sgs08.