Arkansas / Department of Education

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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

$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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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.