Arkansas / Department of Corrections

Agency file

Department of Corrections

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

The Department of Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2026, this agency had 194 employees with median total compensation of $52,137; the highest distinct record was $187,838.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $11.6M
Employees: 194
Median total: $52,137
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$125,829+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 194 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,137) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $59,794 (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

$45,392

$52,137

$63,000

$88,455

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $88,455 — 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

Fiscal Support Specialist

33 · $43,088

User Support Specialist

14 · $45,392

Corrections Program Specialist

8 · $52,730

Administrative Analyst

8 · $50,105

Administrative Coordinator

8 · $43,088

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

Jessica Langford

Corrections Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$53,323

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,323
Hire date: 05-16-2010
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084152

At Department of Corrections, Jessica Langford serves as a Corrections Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-16-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,323. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Ashley Wilkins

HR Analyst/Department of Corrections

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: 11-14-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181078

Ashley Wilkins is a HR Analyst at Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-14-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Shannon Polk

Substance Use Disorder Specialist/Department of Corrections

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: 06-11-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083991

Shannon Polk works as a Substance Use Disorder Specialist for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-11-2014. Shannon earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Dee Ware

Corrections Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

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: 02-07-2000
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077495

Dee Ware works as a Corrections Program Specialist for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2000. Dee earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Marla Howard

HR Analyst/Department of Corrections

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: 01-13-1996
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181077

Marla Howard holds the role of HR Analyst at Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-13-1996. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Jasmine Brown

HR Analyst/Department of Corrections

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: 09-15-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181075

Jasmine Brown is a HR Analyst at Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-15-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sondra Jones

Substance Use Disorder Specialist/Department of Corrections

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: 09-10-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124865

Sondra Jones is a Substance Use Disorder Specialist at Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-10-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Melissa Heflin

HR Analyst/Department of Corrections

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: 04-18-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181081

Melissa Heflin is a HR Analyst at Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-18-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sharon Ruple

Corrections Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

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: 06-16-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181233

Sharon Ruple works as a Corrections Program Specialist for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-16-2022. Sharon earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Christian Williams

Corrections Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

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: 10-29-2007
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083967

At Department of Corrections, Christian Williams serves as a Corrections Program Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-29-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Sheila Williams

Substance Use Disorder Specialist/Department of Corrections

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: 08-22-1994
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCM09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084942

At Department of Corrections, Sheila Williams serves as a Substance Use Disorder Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-22-1994. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Seletta Hamilton

Corrections Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

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: 11-09-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCP10P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133740

Seletta Hamilton works as a Corrections Program Specialist for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-09-2015. Seletta earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

April West-White

HR Analyst/Department of Corrections

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: 08-23-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181079

April West-White works as a HR Analyst for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-23-2021. April earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Decembra Lee

HR Analyst/Department of Corrections

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: 04-04-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181076

Decembra Lee works as a HR Analyst for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-04-2022. Decembra earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Stephanie Walton

Data/Research Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,453

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $51,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,453
Hire date: 04-29-2016
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDA02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22084320

Stephanie Walton is a Data/Research Specialist at Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-29-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $51,453. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Darrell Mchenry

Administrative Analyst/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$51,401

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $51,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,401
Hire date: 05-12-2003
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086984

Darrell Mchenry works as a Administrative Analyst for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-12-2003. Darrell earned $51,401 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Holly Welch

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,974

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,974
Hire date: 03-08-2010
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086792

Holly Welch works as a Fiscal Support Specialist for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-08-2010. Holly earned $50,974 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Kelly Knuckles

Policy Coordinator/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,965

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,965
Hire date: 02-02-2016
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS13C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077624

At Department of Corrections, Kelly Knuckles serves as a Policy Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-02-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,965. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Renee Scott

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp

$50,867

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $50,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,867
Hire date: 10-10-2000
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22086785

Renee Scott works as a Fiscal Support Specialist for Department of Corrections within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-10-2000. Renee earned $50,867 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.