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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

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

Juanita Releford

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$49,198
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$49,198
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,198
Hire date
07-12-2010
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22098967

Juanita Releford holds the role of Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-12-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,198. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Preselfannie Taylor

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$49,078
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$49,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,078
Hire date
09-15-2014
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22102405

Preselfannie Taylor is a Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-15-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $49,078. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Stephanie Courtney

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$49,069
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$49,069
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,069
Hire date
07-18-2013
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22097742

At Department of Education, Stephanie Courtney serves as a Early Childhood Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-18-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,069. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Trisha Labit

School Bus Trainer/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$49,011
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$49,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,011
Hire date
03-11-2019
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TAT10I
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22133903

Trisha Labit works as a School Bus Trainer for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-11-2019. Trisha earned $49,011 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Sandra West

Program Eligibility Specialist I/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$48,936
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$48,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,936
Hire date
11-29-1989
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PPE02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22169677

Sandra West holds the role of Program Eligibility Specialist I at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-29-1989. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,936. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Vanessa Holt

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$48,811
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$48,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,811
Hire date
02-19-2000
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22129104

At Department of Education, Vanessa Holt serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-19-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,811. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Ronnie Benjamin

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$48,346
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$48,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,346
Hire date
10-03-2016
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22099647

Ronnie Benjamin holds the role of Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-03-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,346. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Janis Toombs

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$48,315
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$48,315
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,315
Hire date
08-01-1985
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22102099

Janis Toombs holds the role of Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-01-1985. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,315. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Janet Jones

Licensing Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$48,027
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$48,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,027
Hire date
03-07-2016
Pay grade
Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS09P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22103223

Janet Jones holds the role of Licensing Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,027. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Hanna Holbert

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,715
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,715
Hire date
04-18-2021
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22100548

Hanna Holbert holds the role of Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-18-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,715. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Breanna Harris

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,714
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,714
Hire date
11-24-2013
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22098061

Breanna Harris is a Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-24-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $47,714. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Sally Webb

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,636
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,636
Hire date
04-14-2013
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22101245

Sally Webb holds the role of Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,636. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Charlett Jones

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
08-16-2017
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22152853

Charlett Jones holds the role of Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Deborah Peyton

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
03-08-1992
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22099597

Deborah Peyton holds the role of Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-08-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Leah James

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
01-06-2025
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22082960

Leah James works as a Administrative Analyst for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2025. Leah earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Shalonda Beene

Investigator II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
10-06-2003
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIV03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22098670

Shalonda Beene is a Investigator II at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-06-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Diedra Reichard-Hurt

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
01-05-2026
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22148282

Diedra Reichard-Hurt holds the role of Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Yolande Watson

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
08-29-2005
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22109038

At Department of Education, Yolande Watson serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-29-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Brandy Brewer

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
04-30-2001
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22102682

Brandy Brewer is a Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-30-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Jeanne Raymond

Investigator II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
08-26-2015
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIV03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22100752

At Department of Education, Jeanne Raymond serves as a Investigator II within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-26-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Wesley Wilkins

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
08-18-2013
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22150723

Wesley Wilkins works as a Administrative Analyst for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-18-2013. Wesley earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Heather Aubrey

School Bus Trainer/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
10-12-2020
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TAT10I
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22133905

Heather Aubrey is a School Bus Trainer at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-12-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Katherine Rodgers

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
11-30--0001
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22151115

At Department of Education, Katherine Rodgers serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Cheryl Houston

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
11-28-2011
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22133902

Cheryl Houston holds the role of Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Kersandra Nelson-Kelley

Investigator II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
11-25-2024
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIV03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22103252

Kersandra Nelson-Kelley works as a Investigator II for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-25-2024. Kersandra earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Joseph Lee

Maintenance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
09-18-2023
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TMA01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22082868

At Department of Education, Joseph Lee serves as a Maintenance Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-18-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Latoya Macon

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
06-29-2009
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22082880

Latoya Macon is a Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-29-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Rhonda Still

School Bus Trainer/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
04-14-2025
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
TAT10I
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22133906

Rhonda Still works as a School Bus Trainer for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2025. Rhonda earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Tamela Johnson-Garth

Grants Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
01-20-2026
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
FGM02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22169373

Tamela Johnson-Garth works as a Grants Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2026. Tamela earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Michelle Waldo

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
07-30-2018
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22164226

Michelle Waldo works as a Administrative Analyst for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-30-2018. Michelle earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Kenneth Gillespie

Grants Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
09-03-2023
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
FGM02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22159465

Kenneth Gillespie is a Grants Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-03-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Jessica Coonce

Investigator II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
10-30-2022
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IIV03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22101173

At Department of Education, Jessica Coonce serves as a Investigator II within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-30-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Rickardo Borum

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,397
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,397
Hire date
01-27-2020
Pay grade
Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22129089

Rickardo Borum holds the role of Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-27-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Maria Solis

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,202
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,202
Hire date
02-12-2007
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22104051

Maria Solis is a Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-12-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $47,202. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Beverly Jones

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,158
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,158
Hire date
09-14-2000
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS02P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22082856

Beverly Jones is a Administrative Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-14-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $47,158. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Vanessa Maxwell

Administrative Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$47,152
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$47,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,152
Hire date
04-20-2009
Pay grade
Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS03P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22104196

Vanessa Maxwell works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-20-2009. Vanessa earned $47,152 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Shannon Chapman

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$46,956
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$46,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,956
Hire date
08-17-2015
Pay grade
Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Job Classification Code
EEC04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22103974

Shannon Chapman holds the role of Early Childhood Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-17-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,956. Their pay grade is Sgs04.