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Department of Education

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 439 employees with median total compensation of $59,957; the highest distinct record was $197,073.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$27.7M
Employees
439
Median total
$59,957
Highest record
$197,073

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 439 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,957) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $63,022 (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
$43,088
$47,397
$59,957
$71,395
$86,481

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $86,481 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,088. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Education Professional I
81 · $64,570
Early Childhood Program Specialist
67 · $43,088
User Support Coordinator
23 · $60,416
Early Childhood Program Coordinator
22 · $52,286
Education Program Coordinator
21 · $57,351

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

Whitney James

Attorney II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$103,559
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$103,559
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,559
Hire date
04-26-2021
Pay grade
Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
LAT04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22168051

Whitney James is a Attorney II at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-26-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $103,559. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Nona Comer

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$101,937
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$101,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,937
Hire date
11-05-1984
Pay grade
Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEP06P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22152900

Nona Comer is a Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-05-1984. 2026 total compensation came to $101,937. They are classified at grade Sgs10.

Tricia Johnson

Education Professional Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$101,830
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$101,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,830
Hire date
08-08-2016
Pay grade
Spc06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EES03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22154666

At Department of Education, Tricia Johnson serves as a Education Professional Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-08-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,830. They are classified at grade Spc06.

Sheila Chastain

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$101,158
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$101,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,158
Hire date
05-06-1996
Pay grade
Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEP06P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22083049

Sheila Chastain holds the role of Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-06-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,158. Their pay grade is Sgs10.