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Department of Commerce

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

The Department of Commerce regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2026, this agency had 40 employees with median total compensation of $69,814; the highest distinct record was $243,477.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$3.5M
Employees
40
Median total
$69,814
Highest record
$243,477

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 40 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,814) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $87,386 (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
$60,416
$69,814
$95,594
$151,038

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $151,038 — 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

HR Coordinator
5 · $60,576
HR Analyst
3 · $52,137
Controller
2 · $94,537
Accounting Coordinator
2 · $92,754
Public Information Supervisor/Expert
2 · $85,699

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

Erica Harris-Backus

HR Coordinator/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$70,308
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$70,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,308
Hire date
05-02-2004
Pay grade
Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
HDH05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22081576

Erica Harris-Backus is a HR Coordinator at Department of Commerce within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-02-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $70,308. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Charles Davis

Enforcement Agent I/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$69,320
Sub-department
LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY
Base pay
$69,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,320
Hire date
12-08-2001
Pay grade
Les03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
SRL01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22088054

At Department of Commerce, Charles Davis serves as a Enforcement Agent I within Law Enforcement &Amp; Safety. Records show a hire date of 12-08-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,320. They are classified at grade Les03.

Melissa Adams

Executive Assistant/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$67,400
Sub-department
State Government Services
Base pay
$67,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,400
Hire date
01-29-1990
Pay grade
Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PAS08I
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22094108

Melissa Adams works as a Executive Assistant for Department of Commerce within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-29-1990. Melissa earned $67,400 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Latryce Long

Accountant I/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$66,763
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$66,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,763
Hire date
01-29-2006
Pay grade
Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
FAC01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22094101

Latryce Long works as a Accountant I for Department of Commerce within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-29-2006. Latryce earned $66,763 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.