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

Kelli Hilburn

Early Childhood Program Administrator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,413

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $78,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,413
Hire date: 10-24-2001
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEC01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22130373

Kelli Hilburn is a Early Childhood Program Administrator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-24-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $78,413. They are classified at grade Sgs10.

Mary Chacon

Education Professional II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 08-22-2022
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082781

Mary Chacon works as a Education Professional II for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-22-2022. Mary earned $78,130 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc04.

Jeanie Johnson

Education Professional II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 05-13-2024
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164862

Jeanie Johnson holds the role of Education Professional II at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-13-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,130. Their pay grade is Spc04.

Kalyn Bumbaugh

Education Professional II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 08-19-2024
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164863

At Department of Education, Kalyn Bumbaugh serves as a Education Professional II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-19-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,130. They are classified at grade Spc04.

Jessica Allen

Education Professional II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 05-26-2026
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083046

At Department of Education, Jessica Allen serves as a Education Professional II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-26-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,130. They are classified at grade Spc04.

Delonia Childs

Education Professional II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 07-29-2019
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083027

At Department of Education, Delonia Childs serves as a Education Professional II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-29-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,130. They are classified at grade Spc04.

Angela Roots

Education Professional II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 01-22-2024
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129070

Angela Roots holds the role of Education Professional II at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-22-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,130. Their pay grade is Spc04.

Desiree Palculict

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$78,053

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,053
Hire date: 06-18-2012
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132839

At Department of Education, Desiree Palculict serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-18-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,053. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Abby Gladden

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$77,705

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $77,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,705
Hire date: 02-24-2012
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082977

Abby Gladden holds the role of Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-24-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,705. Their pay grade is Sgs10.

Jimmy Blevins

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$77,676

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $77,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,676
Hire date: 01-23-2012
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083050

At Department of Education, Jimmy Blevins serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,676. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Cassandra Barnett

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,513

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $76,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,513
Hire date: 03-05-2014
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129103

Cassandra Barnett holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-05-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,513. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Alan Lytle

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,513

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $76,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,513
Hire date: 01-24-1996
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124631

Alan Lytle works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-24-1996. Alan earned $76,513 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Charles Williams

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,513

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $76,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,513
Hire date: 10-29-2003
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082922

Charles Williams works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-29-2003. Charles earned $76,513 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

John Kaminar

Public Information Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,513

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,513
Hire date: 10-27-2002
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CPR05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082745

At Department of Education, John Kaminar serves as a Public Information Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-27-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,513. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Debbie Young

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,513

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $76,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,513
Hire date: 06-26-2017
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082916

Debbie Young works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2017. Debbie earned $76,513 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Laura Wilson

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,461

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,461
Hire date: 06-19-2006
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082731

Laura Wilson works as a Education Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-19-2006. Laura earned $76,461 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Bailey Kelly

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,335

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,335
Hire date: 05-26-2026
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22148276

Bailey Kelly is a Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-26-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $76,335. They are classified at grade Sgs10.

Courtney Erick

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,335

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,335
Hire date: 04-30-2012
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22148275

Courtney Erick is a Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-30-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $76,335. They are classified at grade Sgs10.

Kaelin Clay

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,335

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,335
Hire date: 01-05-2026
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181178

Kaelin Clay holds the role of Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,335. Their pay grade is Sgs10.

Austin Sirles

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,335

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,335
Hire date: 01-22-2024
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129078

Austin Sirles holds the role of Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-22-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,335. Their pay grade is Sgs10.

Janice Walker

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,269

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $76,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,269
Hire date: 08-18-2014
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129096

Janice Walker is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-18-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $76,269. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Jason Weatherly

Public Safety Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,246

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,246
Hire date: 10-09-2017
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SIA23P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180828

Jason Weatherly holds the role of Public Safety Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-09-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,246. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Sheree Baird

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,077

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $76,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,077
Hire date: 10-14-2002
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083017

Sheree Baird works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-14-2002. Sheree earned $76,077 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

J. Cox

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$75,698

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $75,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,698
Hire date: 05-06-2010
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143647

J. Cox is a Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-06-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $75,698. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Lydia Mcdonald

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$75,548

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $75,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,548
Hire date: 01-04-2019
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083058

Lydia Mcdonald works as a Education Professional I for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2019. Lydia earned $75,548 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Mahoganey Franklin

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$75,290

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $75,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,290
Hire date: 12-16-2007
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082768

At Department of Education, Mahoganey Franklin serves as a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,290. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Nancy Redican

Education Professional I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$75,205

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $75,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,205
Hire date: 06-19-2022
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083052

Nancy Redican holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-19-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,205. Their pay grade is Spc02.