Arkansas / Department of Higher Education

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Department of Higher Education

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Higher Education operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 44 employees with median total compensation of $71,010; the highest distinct record was $220,403.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $3.6M
Employees: 44
Median total: $71,010
Highest record: $220,403

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$36,572$134,294+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 44 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($71,010) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $81,151 (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

$57,351

$61,378

$71,010

$92,786

$118,299

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $118,299 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,351. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Education Professional I

14 · $74,908

Education Program Coordinator

12 · $58,477

IT Infrastructure Engineer

4 · $98,109

Education Professional Supervisor/Expert

2 · $120,425

Education Program Supervisor/Expert

2 · $107,984

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

Felexia Aaron

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$60,183

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $60,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,183
Hire date: 01-05-2017
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129520

Felexia Aaron is a Education Program Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $60,183. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Dana Smith

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$59,319

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,319
Hire date: 09-24-2006
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104467

Dana Smith holds the role of Education Program Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-24-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,319. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Margaret Baltz

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$57,634

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,634
Hire date: 02-09-1993
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154891

Margaret Baltz holds the role of Education Program Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-09-1993. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,634. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Melissa Sigel

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher 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: 12-27-2010
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150814

At Department of Higher Education, Melissa Sigel serves as a Education Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Larissa-Bronte Agbor-Nkongho

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher 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: 22097961

At Department of Higher Education, Larissa-Bronte Agbor-Nkongho 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.

Lashonia Williams

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher 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: 03-26-2017
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104446

Lashonia Williams is a Education Program Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-26-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Zoe Tollette

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher 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: 01-02-2024
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132328

Zoe Tollette is a Education Program Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Michael Rau

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher 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: 07-18-2005
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104460

Michael Rau holds the role of Education Program Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.