Arkansas / Department of Agriculture

Agency file

Department of Agriculture

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

The Department of Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.

In 2026, this agency had 50 employees with median total compensation of $67,479; the highest distinct record was $187,838.

Year: 2026
Employees: 50
Median total: $67,479
Highest record: $187,838

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,610$141,125+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 50 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($67,479) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $77,164 (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

$52,137

$55,930

$67,479

$89,693

$125,829

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $125,829 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,137. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Attorney II

3 · $85,943

Fiscal Support Administrator

2 · $83,902

Fiscal Support Manager

2 · $69,395

IT Infrastructure Analyst

2 · $66,458

Agriculture Enforcement Agent II

2 · $62,657

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

Highest-paid first / page 2

Gayla Nelms

Fiscal Support Coordinator/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$54,965

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $54,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,965
Hire date: 07-05-1998
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088658

Gayla Nelms is a Fiscal Support Coordinator at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-05-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $54,965. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Robert Claxton

IT Infrastructure Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$54,924

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $54,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,924
Hire date: 10-30-2009
Pay grade: IST04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087687

Robert Claxton holds the role of IT Infrastructure Specialist at Department of Agriculture within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 10-30-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,924. Their pay grade is IST04.

Zoie Keys

IT Infrastructure Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$54,924

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $54,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,924
Hire date: 03-16-2025
Pay grade: IST04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087919

At Department of Agriculture, Zoie Keys serves as a IT Infrastructure Specialist within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 03-16-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,924. They are classified at grade IST04.

Christopher Turley

Procurement Analyst/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-21-2022
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088781

At Department of Agriculture, Christopher Turley serves as a Procurement Analyst within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Melissa Lambert

Fiscal Support Coordinator/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 02-03-2005
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133711

Melissa Lambert works as a Fiscal Support Coordinator for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2005. Melissa earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS06.

Joseph Miller

Media Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$48,623

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $48,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,623
Hire date: 03-03-2019
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CME04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087990

Joseph Miller works as a Media Specialist for Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-03-2019. Joseph earned $48,623 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS05.

Travonda Tate

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$44,238

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $44,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,238
Hire date: 03-28-2016
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094728

Travonda Tate holds the role of Fiscal Support Specialist at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-28-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,238. Their pay grade is SGS04.

Alyssa Thomas

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 12-29-2019
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087950

At Department of Agriculture, Alyssa Thomas serves as a Fiscal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-29-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade SGS04.

Rozeline Jenkins

Administrative Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$35,646

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,646
Hire date: 08-05-2014
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087679

Rozeline Jenkins holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Agriculture within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,646. Their pay grade is SGS02.

Ashlyn Parsons

Administrative Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 01-04-2026
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22087938

At Department of Agriculture, Ashlyn Parsons serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-04-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade SGS02.