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

Christopher Berry

IT Infrastructure Engineer/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$97,301

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $97,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,301
Hire date: 10-01-2018
Pay grade: Ist10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS07C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082681

Christopher Berry is a IT Infrastructure Engineer at Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 10-01-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $97,301. They are classified at grade Ist10.

William Davis

Applications Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$97,301

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $97,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,301
Hire date: 12-25-2012
Pay grade: Ist10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IAS06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082870

William Davis works as a Applications Supervisor/Expert for Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 12-25-2012. William earned $97,301 in 2026. Their pay grade is Ist10.

Douglas Gaines

User Support Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$93,775

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $93,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,775
Hire date: 09-06-2005
Pay grade: Ist05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22165547

Douglas Gaines holds the role of User Support Coordinator at Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 09-06-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,775. Their pay grade is Ist05.

Mary Wilcox

Data Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$87,995

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $87,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,995
Hire date: 04-29-2013
Pay grade: Ist07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IDN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22156131

Mary Wilcox holds the role of Data Analyst at Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 04-29-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,995. Their pay grade is Ist07.

Breonda Hodges

Accounting Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$87,877

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $87,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,877
Hire date: 02-03-1998
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077341

Breonda Hodges holds the role of Accounting Coordinator at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-03-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,877. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Julia Raney

Attorney II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 12-15-2020
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150722

Julia Raney holds the role of Attorney II at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-15-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Brianne Franks

Attorney II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 01-02-2024
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162860

At Department of Education, Brianne Franks serves as a Attorney II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Labria Brown

Attorney II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 03-11-2024
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082936

Labria Brown is a Attorney II at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-11-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Alisha Price

Attorney II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 01-08-2024
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22153370

At Department of Education, Alisha Price serves as a Attorney II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-08-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

John Jr

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$84,879

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $84,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,879
Hire date: 01-18-2015
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080368

John Jr works as a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-18-2015. John earned $84,879 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Ryan Summers

User Support Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$83,752

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $83,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,752
Hire date: 04-15-2024
Pay grade: Ist05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22125427

At Department of Education, Ryan Summers serves as a User Support Coordinator within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 04-15-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,752. They are classified at grade Ist05.

Judith Free

Procurement Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$83,154

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $83,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,154
Hire date: 09-08-1986
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083042

At Department of Education, Judith Free serves as a Procurement Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-08-1986. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,154. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Kenneth Jr

IT Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$82,627

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $82,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,627
Hire date: 12-27-2011
Pay grade: Ist08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082084

Kenneth Jr is a IT Coordinator at Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 12-27-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $82,627. They are classified at grade Ist08.

Heather Barrick

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$82,229

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $82,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,229
Hire date: 11-12-2017
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083034

Heather Barrick works as a Education Program Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-12-2017. Heather earned $82,229 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

William Harrison

IT Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$81,716

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $81,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,716
Hire date: 08-16-2004
Pay grade: Ist08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082397

At Department of Education, William Harrison serves as a IT Coordinator within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 08-16-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,716. They are classified at grade Ist08.

Regina Blevens

HR Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$81,118

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $81,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,118
Hire date: 03-05-1993
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082736

At Department of Education, Regina Blevens serves as a HR Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-05-1993. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,118. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Vannessa Chambers

HR Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$80,790

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $80,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,790
Hire date: 05-28-2002
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22176922

Vannessa Chambers holds the role of HR Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-28-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,790. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Capri Salaam

Education Professional II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$80,242

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $80,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,242
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EES02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150728

Capri Salaam holds the role of Education Professional II at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-18-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,242. Their pay grade is Spc04.

Alicia Morris

Public Information Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$76,513

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,513
Hire date: 06-13-1988
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CPR05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082762

Alicia Morris is a Public Information Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-13-1988. 2026 total compensation came to $76,513. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Christopher Abbott

Data Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$75,370

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $75,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,370
Hire date: 08-07-2006
Pay grade: Ist07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IDN01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083022

At Department of Education, Christopher Abbott serves as a Data Analyst within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 08-07-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,370. They are classified at grade Ist07.

Brooke Crawford

Fiscal Support Manager/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$74,129

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $74,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,129
Hire date: 10-17-2005
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082106

At Department of Education, Brooke Crawford serves as a Fiscal Support Manager within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-17-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,129. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Dominique Maltbia

Auditor II/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$74,068

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $74,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,068
Hire date: 12-31-2012
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAU04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22137421

Dominique Maltbia holds the role of Auditor II at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-31-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,068. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Kristina Lafountaine

Accountant I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$71,484

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $71,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,484
Hire date: 09-09-1988
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082713

Kristina Lafountaine holds the role of Accountant I at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-09-1988. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,484. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Caitlynn Cochran

Attorney I/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 11-10-2025
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083053

Caitlynn Cochran holds the role of Attorney I at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-10-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Sonya Rasberry

HR Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$69,619

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,619
Hire date: 02-08-2009
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22153371

At Department of Education, Sonya Rasberry serves as a HR Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,619. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Angela Scaife

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$67,358

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $67,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,358
Hire date: 07-13-1998
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082775

At Department of Education, Angela Scaife serves as a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-13-1998. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,358. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Adrienne Williams

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$65,203

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $65,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,203
Hire date: 01-05-2011
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083005

At Department of Education, Adrienne Williams serves as a Education Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-05-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,203. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Elizabeth Ballard

Accountant II/Department of 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: 04-03-1995
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082396

Elizabeth Ballard works as a Accountant II for Department of Education within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-03-1995. Elizabeth earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Kelcie Pagel-Sonnier

Education Program Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,530

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,530
Hire date: 12-02-2024
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104453

Kelcie Pagel-Sonnier holds the role of Education Program Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-02-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,530. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Jamie Priester

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$63,161

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,161
Hire date: 10-09-2016
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077342

Jamie Priester holds the role of Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-09-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,161. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Christina Billingsley

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$62,692

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,692
Hire date: 12-08-2008
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082760

Christina Billingsley holds the role of Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-08-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,692. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Bianca Porter

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$61,749

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $61,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,749
Hire date: 11-18-2018
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22083025

Bianca Porter works as a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-18-2018. Bianca earned $61,749 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Kevin Briggs

Graphic Artist/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$61,459

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $61,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,459
Hire date: 10-05-1998
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CME03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082982

Kevin Briggs works as a Graphic Artist for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-05-1998. Kevin earned $61,459 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Kimberly Scott

HR Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$61,161

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $61,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,161
Hire date: 09-27-2006
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082749

Kimberly Scott holds the role of HR Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-27-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,161. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Denny Griffin

User Support Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$60,684

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $60,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,684
Hire date: 10-03-2022
Pay grade: Ist05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IUS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082591

Denny Griffin works as a User Support Coordinator for Department of Education within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 10-03-2022. Denny earned $60,684 in 2026. Their pay grade is Ist05.

Elaine Powell

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 04-03-1980
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082915

Elaine Powell is a Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert at Department of Education within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-03-1980. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.