Arkansas / Department of the Military

Agency file

Department of the Military

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

The Department of the Military is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 467 employees with median total compensation of $47,397; the highest distinct record was $225,698.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $21M
Employees: 467
Median total: $47,397
Highest record: $225,698

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$97,301+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 467 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,397) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $45,033 (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

$39,171

$47,397

$52,137

$60,590

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $60,590 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $0. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Non State Federal Employee

43 · $0

Firefighter I

41 · $47,397

Maintenance Technician

38 · $39,171

Security Guard

38 · $39,171

Housekeeper

26 · $33,377

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.

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Record list

Employees

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Jason Cates

Facility Manager/Department of the Military

2026 total comp

$72,434

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $72,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,434
Hire date: 12-07-2014
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TFM02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180218

Jason Cates is a Facility Manager at Department of the Military within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-07-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $72,434. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Craig Burns

Itam Coordinator/Department of the Military

2026 total comp

$70,588

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,588
Hire date: 04-04-2011
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IMS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181617

Craig Burns holds the role of Itam Coordinator at Department of the Military within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-04-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,588. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Steven Grimes

Military Deputy Fire Chief/Department of the Military

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 09-09-2023
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFI06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162940

Steven Grimes works as a Military Deputy Fire Chief for Department of the Military within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-09-2023. Steven earned $69,395 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

John Sartin

Military Deputy Fire Chief/Department of the Military

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 07-25-2022
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFI06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22162939

At Department of the Military, John Sartin serves as a Military Deputy Fire Chief within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-25-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,395. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Roy Valentine

Military Program Manager/Department of the Military

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 05-06-1988
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IMP02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22089569

At Department of the Military, Roy Valentine serves as a Military Program Manager within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-06-1988. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,395. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Ms. Parker

Quality Assurance Manager/Department of the Military

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 05-20-2021
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PQA02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180217

Ms. Parker works as a Quality Assurance Manager for Department of the Military within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-20-2021. Ms. earned $69,395 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs09.