Arkansas / Department of Parks and Tourism / Cook

Job-title file

Cook

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

20 employees hold this title in Department of Parks and Tourism. Median total compensation for the role is $33,280, below the department median of $36,400.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $664.5K
Role median: $33,280
Agency median: $36,400
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$29,120$38,269+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Cook pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — about 6,530 people — is $30,240. Department of Parks and Tourism pays a median base salary of $33,280 for this role, 10% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Parks and Tourism sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$25,810

$28,300

$30,240

$35,300

$39,720

Department of Parks and Tourism median · $33,280

The bar is the range of annual wages for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria across every employer in Arkansas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Parks and Tourism’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — about 441,050 people — is $37,450. Department of Parks and Tourism’s median base salary is 11% below that national figure, about the 29th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$28,480

$32,440

$37,450

$44,800

$49,670

Department of Parks and Tourism median · $33,280

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Arkansas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Parks and Tourism is $33,280, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Arkansas

Cook is held in 4 Arkansas departments. In Department of Parks and Tourism, the median of $33,280 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Secretary of State

$39,500 · 1

AR Department of Human Services

$33,280 · 115

AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

$33,280 · 11

Median total compensation for the Cook role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Cook beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $33,280 ranks #11 of 20. See Cook across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$121,457 · 38

Los Angeles County

$106,337 · 8

Massachusetts

$56,973 · 108

New York Public Authorities

$52,186 · 18

New York City

$51,280 · 94

Illinois

$48,700 · 115

Minnesota

$47,360 · 113

Chicago Public Schools

$46,984 · 300

Median total compensation for comparable Cookroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Yawn

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$38,553

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,553
Hire date: 04-15-2014
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092159

Michael Yawn works as a Cook for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-15-2014. Michael earned $38,553 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Gage Thomas

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$37,805

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $37,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,805
Hire date: 12-07-2014
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116781

Gage Thomas holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-07-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,805. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Amanda Glasgow

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$36,943

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $36,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,943
Hire date: 03-15-2010
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092244

Amanda Glasgow holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-15-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,943. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Jeffery Edington

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$34,922

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $34,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,922
Hire date: 08-22-2021
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092245

Jeffery Edington is a Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-22-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $34,922. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Lisa Willis

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,509

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,509
Hire date: 09-07-2022
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116779

Lisa Willis holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,509. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Nichole Mckinney

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,509

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,509
Hire date: 01-08-2023
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116780

Nichole Mckinney works as a Cook for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-08-2023. Nichole earned $33,509 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Amber Cowan

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 09-01-2023
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092237

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Amber Cowan serves as a Cook within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-01-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Lillis Lancaster

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 09-19-2022
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22134031

Lillis Lancaster holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-19-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Justin Waters

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 04-15-2021
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092243

Justin Waters is a Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-15-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Jennifer Cude

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 07-21-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22134030

Jennifer Cude holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-21-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Brady Young

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 03-30-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143400

Brady Young works as a Cook for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-30-2026. Brady earned $33,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Aron Nalley

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 04-04-2025
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092240

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Aron Nalley serves as a Cook within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-04-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Sarah Dunkin

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 03-17-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092138

Sarah Dunkin holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-17-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Ty Mcintyre

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 11-24-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092089

Ty Mcintyre is a Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-24-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Brenda Smith

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 01-23-2025
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143423

Brenda Smith holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Bradley Jr

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,280
Hire date: 11-10-2024
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143417

Bradley Jr holds the role of Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-10-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

David Sunday

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$29,120

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $29,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,120
Hire date: 04-09-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091630

David Sunday is a Cook at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-09-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $29,120. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Jeffrey Black

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$29,120

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $29,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,120
Hire date: 03-24-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091473

Jeffrey Black works as a Cook for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-24-2026. Jeffrey earned $29,120 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Lezlie Williams

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$29,120

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $29,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,120
Hire date: 04-09-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091541

Lezlie Williams works as a Cook for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-09-2026. Lezlie earned $29,120 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Xiao Johnson

Cook/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$29,120

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $29,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,120
Hire date: 04-09-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091503

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Xiao Johnson serves as a Cook within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-09-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,120. They are classified at grade Sgs01.