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

Theodore Duensing

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,872

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,872
Hire date: 12-29-2017
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132840

Theodore Duensing works as a Education Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2017. Theodore earned $63,872 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Cynthia Brannon

User Support Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,334

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $63,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,334
Hire date: 05-23-2016
Pay grade: Ist05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082690

At Department of Education, Cynthia Brannon serves as a User Support Coordinator within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 05-23-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,334. They are classified at grade Ist05.

Melvin Jr

User Support Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,153

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $63,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,153
Hire date: 01-03-2006
Pay grade: Ist02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082750

Melvin Jr holds the role of User Support Specialist at Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 01-03-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,153. Their pay grade is Ist02.

Jessica Clay

Quality Assurance Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 12-10-2023
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102964

Jessica Clay is a Quality Assurance Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-10-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Onika Luster

Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 02-01-1999
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099983

Onika Luster is a Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-01-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Brenda Novia

Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 04-04-2021
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109479

At Department of Education, Brenda Novia serves as a Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-04-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Kayla Bodi

Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 03-08-2021
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22169503

Kayla Bodi is a Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-08-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Samantha Gray

Quality Assurance Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 10-28-2024
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082970

At Department of Education, Samantha Gray serves as a Quality Assurance Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-28-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Neondra Forte-Cain

Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 03-12-2018
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098565

Neondra Forte-Cain is a Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-12-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Kelsy Bennett

Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 05-11-2026
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076628

Kelsy Bennett is a Early Childhood Program Supervisor/Exper at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-11-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Linda Carter

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$62,180

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,180
Hire date: 05-20-1968
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082893

At Department of Education, Linda Carter serves as a Administrative Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-20-1968. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,180. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Clemetta Hood

HR Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$62,130

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,130
Hire date: 02-23-1983
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.7

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082721

At Department of Education, Clemetta Hood serves as a HR Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-23-1983, working 0.7 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,130. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Kimberly Cross

User Support Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$61,038

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $61,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,038
Hire date: 08-21-2003
Pay grade: Ist05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082703

At Department of Education, Kimberly Cross serves as a User Support Coordinator within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,038. They are classified at grade Ist05.