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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Kimberly Westbrook

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 10-16-2011
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082937

Kimberly Westbrook works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2011. Kimberly earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Anne Holder

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082929

Anne Holder is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Jeffrey Fetters

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 06-13-2022
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082909

At Department of Education, Jeffrey Fetters serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-13-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Taylor James

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 10-15-2023
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124630

Taylor James is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-15-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Kevin Beirne

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 06-10-2024
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083013

Kevin Beirne is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-10-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Darrell Farmer

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-02-2017
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082923

Darrell Farmer is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-02-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Eunice Holder

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-21-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082989

Eunice Holder works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-21-2025. Eunice earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Kyla Lawrence

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 11-25-2024
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129106

At Department of Education, Kyla Lawrence serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Isaac Cross

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 06-09-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129102

Isaac Cross works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2025. Isaac earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Regina Rihani

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-05-2026
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082853

Regina Rihani holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Alisha Ross

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 09-30-2024
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082931

Alisha Ross works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-30-2024. Alisha earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Brandey Burnett

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 08-12-2013
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082953

Brandey Burnett holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-12-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Vence Ii

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-30-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082966

Vence Ii is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-30-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Sarah Goodwin

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 07-29-2024
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129097

Sarah Goodwin holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-29-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Tara Meacham

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 06-13-2022
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124632

Tara Meacham works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2022. Tara earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Kimberly Sturch

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 11-25-2024
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082992

At Department of Education, Kimberly Sturch serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Lindsey Stroud

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 08-07-2017
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129076

Lindsey Stroud works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-07-2017. Lindsey earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Sarah Simpson

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 03-31-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083003

Sarah Simpson holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-31-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Tracy Sheehy

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 06-23-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082822

Tracy Sheehy is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Morgan Weigand

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 09-02-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082940

Morgan Weigand works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-02-2025. Morgan earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Amy Hindsman

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-05-2026
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082926

Amy Hindsman holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,570. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Fabiola Amburgy

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-10-2022
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082975

At Department of Education, Fabiola Amburgy serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-10-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Andrea Elias

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 08-04-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129101

At Department of Education, Andrea Elias serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-04-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Betty Culp

Early Childhood Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,532

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $64,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,532
Hire date: 09-26-1988
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100518

Betty Culp holds the role of Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-26-1988. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,532. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Kevin Baseman

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$64,468

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $64,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,468
Hire date: 07-16-2013
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143074

At Department of Education, Kevin Baseman serves as a Education Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-16-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,468. They are classified at grade Sgs07.