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

Ronald Riley

Maintenance Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$67,113

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $67,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,113
Hire date: 12-13-2010
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124813

Ronald Riley works as a Maintenance Supervisor/Expert for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-13-2010. Ronald earned $67,113 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Pakita Smith

Substance Use Disorder Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$66,895

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $66,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,895
Hire date: 08-08-2011
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077374

Pakita Smith is a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-08-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $66,895. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Annette Pierce

Corrections Program Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$66,793

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $66,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,793
Hire date: 04-08-1998
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087137

Annette Pierce is a Corrections Program Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-08-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $66,793. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Stephanie Palmer

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$66,679

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $66,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,679
Hire date: 09-19-1999
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084470

Stephanie Palmer works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 09-19-1999. Stephanie earned $66,679 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les04.

Macy Bishop

Substance Use Disorder Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$66,511

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $66,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,511
Hire date: 03-03-2003
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125194

Macy Bishop holds the role of Substance Use Disorder Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-03-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,511. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

John Goss

Construction Project Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$66,327

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $66,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,327
Hire date: 03-22-2002
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TCO02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077514

John Goss works as a Construction Project Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-22-2002. John earned $66,327 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Albert Norton

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$66,184

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $66,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,184
Hire date: 08-14-2000
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084834

Albert Norton holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 08-14-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,184. Their pay grade is Les04.

Terri Grigsby

Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$66,164

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $66,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,164
Hire date: 08-26-1988
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086503

At Department of Correction, Terri Grigsby serves as a Corrections Program Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-26-1988. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,164. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Anthony Spadoni

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,809

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,809
Hire date: 05-24-2010
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085113

At Department of Correction, Anthony Spadoni serves as a Corrections Sergeant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 05-24-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,809. They are classified at grade Les04.

Valerie Westbrook

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,794

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,794
Hire date: 08-06-2003
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084469

Valerie Westbrook works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 08-06-2003. Valerie earned $65,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les04.

Tameca Williams

Corrections Corporal/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,792

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,792
Hire date: 08-12-2002
Pay grade: Les03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084538

At Department of Correction, Tameca Williams serves as a Corrections Corporal within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,792. They are classified at grade Les03.

Richard Clark

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,789

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,789
Hire date: 01-02-1995
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086972

Richard Clark holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,789. Their pay grade is Les04.

Bruce Jr

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,675

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,675
Hire date: 07-16-2012
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086676

Bruce Jr holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 07-16-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,675. Their pay grade is Les04.

John Cartwright

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,675

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,675
Hire date: 12-08-1987
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086846

John Cartwright holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 12-08-1987. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,675. Their pay grade is Les04.

Joe Jr

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,478

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,478
Hire date: 03-12-2002
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086891

Joe Jr is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 03-12-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $65,478. They are classified at grade Les04.

Susan York

Corrections Corporal/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,461

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,461
Hire date: 08-16-2004
Pay grade: Les03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084936

At Department of Correction, Susan York serves as a Corrections Corporal within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 08-16-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,461. They are classified at grade Les03.

Bonnie Jarrett

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,185

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,185
Hire date: 02-17-2015
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084315

Bonnie Jarrett is a Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 02-17-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $65,185. They are classified at grade Les04.

April Brandon

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,071

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,071
Hire date: 05-17-1993
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084867

April Brandon works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 05-17-1993. April earned $65,071 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les04.

Loretha Bell

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,071

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,071
Hire date: 07-28-1997
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084586

Loretha Bell works as a Corrections Sergeant for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 07-28-1997. Loretha earned $65,071 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les04.

Brenda Foreman

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,071

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,071
Hire date: 04-25-2000
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079290

Brenda Foreman holds the role of Corrections Sergeant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 04-25-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,071. Their pay grade is Les04.

Karen Wilson

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$65,071

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $65,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,071
Hire date: 01-22-2001
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084387

At Department of Correction, Karen Wilson serves as a Corrections Sergeant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,071. They are classified at grade Les04.