Arkansas / Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

Agency file

Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

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

The Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 72 employees with median total compensation of $57,351; the highest distinct record was $189,371.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $4.8M
Employees: 72
Median total: $57,351
Highest record: $189,371

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$16,451$174,836+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 72 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($57,351) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $66,981 (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

$43,088

$44,251

$57,351

$76,335

$104,333

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $104,333 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,088. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Fiscal Support Specialist

13 · $43,088

Public Information Specialist

6 · $52,137

Accounting Supervisor/Expert

3 · $78,130

Procurement Coordinator

3 · $57,351

Public Information Manager

2 · $72,215

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

Michael Hale

IT Security Supervisor/Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

2026 total comp

$80,414

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $80,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,414
Hire date: 10-04-2011
Pay grade: Ist08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIE06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092811

Michael Hale is a IT Security Supervisor at Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 10-04-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $80,414. They are classified at grade Ist08.

Trent Huey

Accounting Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 09-12-2021
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092606

At Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour, Trent Huey serves as a Accounting Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-12-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,130. They are classified at grade Spc04.

Marcie Smock

Accounting Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 09-07-2025
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092608

At Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour, Marcie Smock serves as a Accounting Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-07-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,130. They are classified at grade Spc04.

Karis Austin

Accounting Supervisor/Expert/Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

2026 total comp

$78,130

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $78,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,130
Hire date: 06-09-2024
Pay grade: Spc04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092160

Karis Austin is a Accounting Supervisor/Expert at Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-09-2024. 2026 total compensation came to $78,130. They are classified at grade Spc04.

Erin Watson

Procurement Manager/Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour

2026 total comp

$76,335

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $76,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,335
Hire date: 04-06-2025
Pay grade: Sgs10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092603

Erin Watson is a Procurement Manager at Department of Parks Heritage &Amp; Tour within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-06-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $76,335. They are classified at grade Sgs10.