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

Paul Gatzke

Engineer/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 06-20-2016
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SEN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077509

Paul Gatzke holds the role of Engineer at Department of Correction within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-20-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Carolyn Jordan

Corrections Sergeant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,992

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $70,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,992
Hire date: 01-14-2008
Pay grade: Les04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085466

At Department of Correction, Carolyn Jordan serves as a Corrections Sergeant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 01-14-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,992. They are classified at grade Les04.

Malcolm Crompton

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,921

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $70,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,921
Hire date: 11-13-2001
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084052

Malcolm Crompton holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 11-13-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,921. Their pay grade is Les05.

Larita Clark

Substance Use Disorder Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,684

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,684
Hire date: 04-02-1993
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083370

Larita Clark is a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-02-1993. 2026 total compensation came to $70,684. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Lona Clinton

Licensed Social Worker/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,684

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $70,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,684
Hire date: 04-16-1990
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124822

Lona Clinton holds the role of Licensed Social Worker at Department of Correction within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-16-1990. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,684. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Lakesha Suber

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,583

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $70,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,583
Hire date: 11-16-2001
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084051

Lakesha Suber holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 11-16-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,583. Their pay grade is Les05.

Tena Jones

Accreditation Supervisor/Expert/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,148

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,148
Hire date: 04-14-2008
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SAC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154814

Tena Jones is a Accreditation Supervisor/Expert at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-14-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $70,148. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Kyle Moody

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,018

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $70,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,018
Hire date: 09-27-2004
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084186

Kyle Moody holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 09-27-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,018. Their pay grade is Les05.

Erma Bell

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$70,006

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $70,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,006
Hire date: 07-10-1993
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084665

Erma Bell holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 07-10-1993. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,006. Their pay grade is Les05.

Tina Maxwell

Substance Use Disorder Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$69,931

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,931
Hire date: 12-09-2002
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083382

Tina Maxwell is a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator at Department of Correction within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $69,931. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Merlin Fitzpatrick

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$69,719

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $69,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,719
Hire date: 04-17-2000
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087043

Merlin Fitzpatrick works as a Corrections Lieutenant for Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 04-17-2000. Merlin earned $69,719 in 2026. Their pay grade is Les05.

Stacy Sanders

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$69,504

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $69,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,504
Hire date: 02-20-2003
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22085614

Stacy Sanders holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 02-20-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,504. Their pay grade is Les05.

Angelah Kennedy

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$69,504

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $69,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,504
Hire date: 06-17-2004
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125202

Angelah Kennedy holds the role of Corrections Lieutenant at Department of Correction within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Their hire date on record is 06-17-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,504. Their pay grade is Les05.

Joyce Jackson

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$69,405

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $69,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,405
Hire date: 01-22-2002
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087106

At Department of Correction, Joyce Jackson serves as a Corrections Lieutenant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 01-22-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,405. They are classified at grade Les05.

Yoshiko Neeley

Substance Use Disorder Coordinator/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$69,387

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,387
Hire date: 09-11-2000
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083857

Yoshiko Neeley works as a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator for Department of Correction within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-11-2000. Yoshiko earned $69,387 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Michelle Rucker

Corrections Lieutenant/Department of Correction

2026 total comp

$69,387

Sub-department: LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay: $69,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,387
Hire date: 08-25-2003
Pay grade: Les05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCO03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087042

At Department of Correction, Michelle Rucker serves as a Corrections Lieutenant within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 08-25-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,387. They are classified at grade Les05.