Arkansas / Department of Parks and Tourism

Agency file

Department of Parks and Tourism

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

The Department of Parks and Tourism protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 1,113 employees with median total compensation of $36,400; the highest distinct record was $141,125.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $44.3M
Employees: 1,113
Median total: $36,400
Highest record: $141,125

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$14,560$76,335+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,113 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($36,400) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $39,815 (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

$29,120

$36,400

$47,397

$57,351

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $57,351 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $29,120. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Park Specialist

422 · $29,120

Maintenance Technician

79 · $39,171

Server

48 · $22,880

Maintenance Specialist

45 · $43,088

Administrative Coordinator

45 · $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

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.

Stacey Roeck

Server/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,711

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,711
Hire date: 08-28-2011
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092109

Stacey Roeck holds the role of Server at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-28-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,711. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Bradley Franklin

Server/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,711

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,711
Hire date: 11-14-2021
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143405

Bradley Franklin works as a Server for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-14-2021. Bradley earned $33,711 in 2026. Their pay grade is 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.

Lynn Kohler

Server/Department of Parks and Tourism

2026 total comp

$33,412

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $33,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,412
Hire date: 09-08-2008
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116785

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Lynn Kohler serves as a Server within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,412. They are classified at grade 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.

Eric Sarmiento

Server/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: 06-27-2019
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143419

Eric Sarmiento holds the role of Server at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-27-2019. 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.

Lauren Vandiver

Server/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: 04-24-2017
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092108

Lauren Vandiver works as a Server for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-24-2017. Lauren earned $33,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Kenneth Mcmurtrey

Server/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: 03-25-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092110

At Department of Parks and Tourism, Kenneth Mcmurtrey serves as a Server within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-25-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,280. They are classified at grade Sgs01.

Katrina Hendricks

Server/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: 06-19-2016
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143426

Katrina Hendricks holds the role of Server at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-19-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is Sgs01.

Travis Gentry

Server/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: 06-27-2019
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22116786

Travis Gentry works as a Server for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-27-2019. Travis earned $33,280 in 2026. 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.

Marla Wilson

Server/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: 03-03-2022
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092095

Marla Wilson holds the role of Server at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-03-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,280. Their pay grade is 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.

James Jr

Server/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: 09-22-2019
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143420

James Jr works as a Server for Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-22-2019. James earned $33,280 in 2026. 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.

Sasha France

Server/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: 01-20-2026
Pay grade: Sgs01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: RRE03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143421

Sasha France holds the role of Server at Department of Parks and Tourism within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2026. 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.