Arkansas / Department of Education / Investigator III

Job-title file

Investigator III

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

8 employees hold this title in Department of Education. Median total compensation for the role is $54,172, below the department median of $59,957.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $447.2K
Role median: $54,172
Agency median: $59,957
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,137$64,829+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Arkansas

Investigator III is held in 12 Arkansas departments. In Department of Education, the median of $54,172 ranks #6 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Public Defender Commission

$71,963 · 2

Department of the Inspector General

$69,238 · 1

Office of the Attorney General

$68,500 · 10

State Bd Professional Engineer &Amp; Professional Surv

$67,894 · 1

AR State Board of Nursing

$57,188 · 1

Contractor'S Licensing Bd

$53,848 · 5

State Insurance Department

$52,137 · 5

AR Towing and Recovery Board

$52,137 · 1

Arkansas Motor Vehicle Community

$52,137 · 2

Department of Workforce Services

$52,137 · 1

AR Department of Human Services

$52,137 · 4

Median total compensation for the Investigator III role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Investigator beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $50,080 ranks #15 of 21. See Investigator across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$179,956 · 18

California

$118,556 · 987

District of Columbia

$106,809 · 328

Chicago Public Schools

$99,274 · 13

City of Chicago

$81,324 · 19

New York Public Authorities

$78,295 · 23

Florida

$71,480 · 350

New Jersey

$69,979 · 104

Median total compensation for comparable Investigatorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Stacey Jones

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$65,622

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $65,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,622
Hire date: 09-07-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162859

Stacey Jones holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,622. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Bradley Goodnight

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$59,957

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,957
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22148281

Bradley Goodnight works as a Investigator III for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2026. Bradley earned $59,957 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Stephanie Copeland

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$56,892

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $56,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,892
Hire date: 02-13-2005
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150725

At Department of Education, Stephanie Copeland serves as a Investigator III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-13-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,892. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Patricia Ellison

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$56,207

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $56,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,207
Hire date: 10-19-2008
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22112047

Patricia Ellison is a Investigator III at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-19-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $56,207. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Travis Perrow

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 12-08-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082852

Travis Perrow holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-08-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Sydney Austin

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 10-28-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082980

Sydney Austin holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Letha Hassen

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 04-21-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22159458

Letha Hassen works as a Investigator III for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-21-2019. Letha earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Stacy Lakey

Investigator III/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 11-10-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIV04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097613

At Department of Education, Stacy Lakey serves as a Investigator III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.