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

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Rodney Mccullum

Executive Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 06-25-2015
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS08I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22153372

Rodney Mccullum is a Executive Assistant at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-25-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

David Hicks

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 11-30-2009
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132842

David Hicks is a Education Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-30-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Kevin Griffin

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 01-03-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132841

Kevin Griffin works as a Education Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2023. Kevin earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Tena Coleman

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 12-09-2024
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22137646

Tena Coleman holds the role of Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-09-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Jacinda Gray

Quality Assurance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 07-24-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082954

Jacinda Gray holds the role of Quality Assurance Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-24-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Rachael Stokes

Quality Assurance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 04-16-2018
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22175515

Rachael Stokes works as a Quality Assurance Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-16-2018. Rachael earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Kennedy Kerins

Quality Assurance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 01-08-2024
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082971

Kennedy Kerins is a Quality Assurance Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-08-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Magnolia Mcconnell

Executive Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 02-16-2026
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS08I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129073

Magnolia Mcconnell is a Executive Assistant at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-16-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Katie Houchin

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102586

At Department of Education, Katie Houchin serves as a Education Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-11-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Elizabeth Blane

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-01-2020
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083015

Elizabeth Blane holds the role of Education Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-01-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Derrick Hunter

Trainer/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 11-10-2025
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CTR02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22175513

Derrick Hunter is a Trainer at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Shantella Davis

Trainer/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-05-2009
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CTR02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098285

Shantella Davis holds the role of Trainer at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Brandon Brown

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 04-14-2022
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143069

Brandon Brown is a Education Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-14-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Nathan Laire

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 01-03-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143072

At Department of Education, Nathan Laire serves as a Education Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

William Fuller

Quality Assurance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 04-14-2025
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22148277

William Fuller holds the role of Quality Assurance Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-14-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Katra Shelton

Quality Assurance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 03-20-2017
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082945

Katra Shelton holds the role of Quality Assurance Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-20-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Amanda Jackson

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-24-1996
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099895

Amanda Jackson works as a Education Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-24-1996. Amanda earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Christy Arnold

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-19-2015
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097604

Christy Arnold works as a Education Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-19-2015. Christy earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Cheryl Powell

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-23-1987
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083011

Cheryl Powell holds the role of Education Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-23-1987. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Melissa Hamric

Legal Support Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,237

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,237
Hire date: 10-09-2005
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150721

At Department of Education, Melissa Hamric serves as a Legal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-09-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,237. They are classified at grade Sgs06.