Arkansas / Department of Education

Agency file

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

$35,610$121,873+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Tyler Pfeffer

User Support Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$53,350

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $53,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,350
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: Ist02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099120

Tyler Pfeffer is a User Support Specialist at Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 09-30-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $53,350. They are classified at grade Ist02.

Amy Woody

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$53,326

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,326
Hire date: 06-19-1995
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129091

Amy Woody holds the role of Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-19-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,326. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Laquisha Blevens

Grants Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$53,164

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,164
Hire date: 12-06-2010
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FGM01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082735

Laquisha Blevens holds the role of Grants Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-06-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,164. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Ashley Bargen

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$53,146

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,146
Hire date: 12-07-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110699

Ashley Bargen works as a Early Childhood Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-07-2015. Ashley earned $53,146 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Alesia Alexander

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,695

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,695
Hire date: 08-18-2014
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162858

Alesia Alexander holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-18-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,695. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Keeler Bryson

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,435

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,435
Hire date: 09-19-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076616

Keeler Bryson holds the role of Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-19-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,435. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Latundra Wright

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 03-09-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099967

Latundra Wright holds the role of Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-09-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Kristi Bartlett

Education Program Specialist/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: 12-18-2000
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103924

Kristi Bartlett holds the role of Education Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Keia Mcclellan

Education Program Specialist/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: 03-26-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103959

Keia Mcclellan holds the role of Education Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-26-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is 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.

Catherine Forney

Unknown/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-08-2026
Pay grade: C117
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 99999999

At Department of Education, Catherine Forney serves as a Unknown within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-08-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade C117.

Marasha Grimes

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 05-01-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099879

Marasha Grimes is a Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-01-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Terri Grice

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 03-20-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22161853

At Department of Education, Terri Grice serves as a Early Childhood Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-20-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Suzette Shambley

Fiscal Support Coordinator/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: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083033

At Department of Education, Suzette Shambley serves as a Fiscal Support Coordinator 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.

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.

Catrina Dye

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 04-17-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103799

Catrina Dye is a Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-17-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Maria Lockhart

Legal Support Specialist/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: 01-14-2008
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082876

Maria Lockhart holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-14-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Susan Fancher

Education Program Specialist/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: 02-28-2004
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102514

Susan Fancher is a Education Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-28-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Crystal White

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 04-13-2026
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097558

Crystal White works as a Early Childhood Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-13-2026. Crystal earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Auntisa Acklin

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 10-05-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104296

Auntisa Acklin is a Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Alandria Jackson

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 05-17-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103245

Alandria Jackson works as a Early Childhood Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-17-2020. Alandria earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Matthew Burns

Education Program Specialist/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: 01-26-2012
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082946

At Department of Education, Matthew Burns serves as a Education Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-26-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Jacob Pierce

Fiscal Support Coordinator/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: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082969

Jacob Pierce is a Fiscal Support Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Kaylee Hollowell

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 09-12-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109916

Kaylee Hollowell holds the role of Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-12-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Chelsee Rogers

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 12-19-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103861

Chelsee Rogers holds the role of Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-19-2016. 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.

Sondra Wilemon

Education Program Specialist/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: 02-17-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109807

Sondra Wilemon holds the role of Education Program Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Vanessa Jackson

Fiscal Support Coordinator/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: 07-08-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082974

Vanessa Jackson works as a Fiscal Support Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-08-2007. Vanessa 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.

Grace Norton

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 05-14-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110802

Grace Norton is a Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-14-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Tammy Dawson

Education Program Specialist/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: 04-21-2008
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097418

At Department of Education, Tammy Dawson serves as a Education Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-21-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sheronda Vaughn

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/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: 08-20-2018
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076706

At Department of Education, Sheronda Vaughn serves as a Early Childhood Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-20-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sheri Chapell

Early Childhood Program Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$52,018

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,018
Hire date: 01-02-1996
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098666

Sheri Chapell works as a Early Childhood Program Specialist for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1996. Sheri earned $52,018 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Mitchell Burcham

Inspector II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$51,102

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $51,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,102
Hire date: 12-02-2019
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133904

At Department of Education, Mitchell Burcham serves as a Inspector II within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-02-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,102. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Shynethia Whitley

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$50,650

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,650
Hire date: 07-30-2017
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083043

Shynethia Whitley works as a Administrative Analyst for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-30-2017. Shynethia earned $50,650 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Crystal Lewis

Licensing Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$50,507

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,507
Hire date: 05-03-1999
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104178

Crystal Lewis works as a Licensing Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-03-1999. Crystal earned $50,507 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.