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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 2

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.

Christina Cuneo

HR Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-23-2021
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22104468

Christina Cuneo works as a HR Coordinator for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-23-2021. Christina earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS07.

Teresa Deluca

Executive Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 10-07-2007
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS08I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129087

Teresa Deluca is a Executive Assistant at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-07-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Noah Wilson

Maintenance Manager/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 04-23-2018
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082891

Noah Wilson is a Maintenance Manager at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-23-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Aron Wooten

Maintenance Manager/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 09-02-2025
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129105

Aron Wooten works as a Maintenance Manager for Department of Education within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-02-2025. Aron earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS07.

Christopher Abshire

HR Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 09-22-2014
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080353

At Department of Education, Christopher Abshire serves as a HR Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-22-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Ashley Morris

HR Coordinator/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-21-2019
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077343

Ashley Morris is a HR Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Kami Sharp

Administrative Analyst/Department of Education

2026 total comp

$53,410

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $53,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,410
Hire date: 05-16-2003
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22129083

Kami Sharp is a Administrative Analyst at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-16-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $53,410. They are classified at grade SGS05.

Tammi Rickert

Fiscal Support Coordinator/Department of Education

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: 06-30-2011
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082921

Tammi Rickert is a Fiscal Support Coordinator at Department of Education within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-30-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.