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

Nichole Abernathy

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$92,786

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $92,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,786
Hire date: 09-28-2004
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104452

Nichole Abernathy is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $92,786. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Susan Colburn

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$90,984

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $90,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,984
Hire date: 08-30-1999
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150813

Susan Colburn holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-30-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,984. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Chandra Robinson

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$88,967

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $88,967
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,967
Hire date: 01-20-2009
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22128446

Chandra Robinson holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,967. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Starr Crow

Education Program Supervisor/Expert/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$83,871

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $83,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,871
Hire date: 09-07-2021
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103635

Starr Crow holds the role of Education Program Supervisor/Expert at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,871. Their pay grade is Sgs10.

Kimberly Long

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$83,154

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $83,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,154
Hire date: 10-28-2002
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132329

Kimberly Long works as a Education Professional I for Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2002. Kimberly earned $83,154 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Tracy Harrell

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$83,154

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $83,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,154
Hire date: 08-21-2006
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104443

Tracy Harrell holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-21-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,154. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Sarah Rogers

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$79,905

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $79,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,905
Hire date: 01-25-2010
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104457

Sarah Rogers holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-25-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,905. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Kim Walker

Accounting Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$77,389

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $77,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,389
Hire date: 03-06-2000
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076726

Kim Walker is a Accounting Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-06-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $77,389. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Billy Dedner

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$75,414

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $75,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,414
Hire date: 07-07-1998
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080364

Billy Dedner works as a Education Professional I for Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-07-1998. Billy earned $75,414 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Terry Hunkapiller

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$74,402

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $74,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,402
Hire date: 11-18-1993
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104455

At Department of Higher Education, Terry Hunkapiller serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-18-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,402. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Josue Ramirez

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$71,511

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,511
Hire date: 09-01-2011
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154890

Josue Ramirez holds the role of Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-01-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,511. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Carlton Lawyer

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$70,510

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,510
Hire date: 12-18-2016
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080331

At Department of Higher Education, Carlton Lawyer serves as a Education Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-18-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,510. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Lisa Fuller

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$69,284

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $69,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,284
Hire date: 03-28-1988
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150816

Lisa Fuller is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-28-1988. 2026 total compensation came to $69,284. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Pamela Anderson

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$68,982

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $68,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,982
Hire date: 06-08-1999
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22157048

Pamela Anderson is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-08-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $68,982. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Tracy Mckeown

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$68,400

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,400
Hire date: 07-06-2014
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125429

Tracy Mckeown works as a Education Professional I for Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-06-2014. Tracy earned $68,400 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Kevin Lewis

Education Professional I/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$67,053

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $67,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,053
Hire date: 07-09-1996
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132326

At Department of Higher Education, Kevin Lewis serves as a Education Professional I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-09-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,053. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Richard Sanders

IT Project Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$66,532

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $66,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,532
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: Ist06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.7

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIP01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110001

Richard Sanders works as a IT Project Coordinator for Department of Higher Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019 as a 0.7 FTE employee. Richard earned $66,532 in 2026. Their pay grade is Ist06.

Krystal Morgan

IT Infrastructure Analyst/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$66,458

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $66,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,458
Hire date: 08-24-2015
Pay grade: Ist06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104464

Krystal Morgan is a IT Infrastructure Analyst at Department of Higher Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 08-24-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $66,458. They are classified at grade Ist06.

Lozanne Calhoun

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$64,715

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $64,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,715
Hire date: 09-22-2008
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095718

Lozanne Calhoun holds the role of Education Program Coordinator at Department of Higher Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-22-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,715. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Leslie Rodriguez-Mcclellon

Education Professional I/Department of Higher 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: 07-07-2025
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22132327

Leslie Rodriguez-Mcclellon is a Education Professional I at Department of Higher Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Quinton Morgan

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Higher Education

2026 total comp

$63,337

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,337
Hire date: 10-16-2013
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104463

At Department of Higher Education, Quinton Morgan serves as a Education Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-16-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,337. They are classified at grade Sgs07.