Arkansas / Department of Education

Agency file

Department of Education

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

The Department of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 70 employees with median total compensation of $78,377; the highest distinct record was $270,529.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $6M
Employees: 70
Median total: $78,377
Highest record: $270,529

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$43,088$197,346+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 70 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,377) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $86,204 (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

$47,397

$58,700

$78,377

$97,301

$136,810

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $136,810 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,397. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

HR Coordinator

7 · $61,161

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert

6 · $62,927

Attorney II

4 · $85,943

User Support Coordinator

3 · $83,752

Education Program Coordinator

3 · $65,203

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

Joseph Armstrong

Maintenance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 05-16-2017
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082734

Joseph Armstrong holds the role of Maintenance Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-16-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,397. Their pay grade is Sgs05.

Travis Mcelroy

Inventory Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 02-05-2024
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TIW04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082892

At Department of Education, Travis Mcelroy serves as a Inventory Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-05-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Eric Johnson

Maintenance Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 06-21-2021
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082897

Eric Johnson is a Maintenance Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-21-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Deana Hilpert

Fiscal Support Specialist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$44,251

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $44,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,251
Hire date: 06-25-1999
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082336

At Department of Education, Deana Hilpert serves as a Fiscal Support Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-25-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,251. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Rachel Turner

Maintenance Specialist/Department of Education

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: 03-16-2026
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082391

Rachel Turner is a Maintenance Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-16-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Cade Robinson

HR Specialist/Department of Education

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: 12-16-2024
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082333

At Department of Education, Cade Robinson serves as a HR Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Andrew Scott

Maintenance Specialist/Department of Education

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: 10-12-2014
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082395

Andrew Scott is a Maintenance Specialist at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-12-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Alexus Phillips

Administrative Coordinator/Department of Education

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: 03-02-2026
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082803

Alexus Phillips holds the role of Administrative Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-02-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,088. Their pay grade is Sgs04.

Christopher Fleming

Maintenance Specialist/Department of Education

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: 02-02-2026
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082941

Christopher Fleming works as a Maintenance Specialist for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-02-2026. Christopher earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs04.