Arkansas / Department of Veterans Affairs

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Department of Veterans Affairs

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

The Department of Veterans Affairs serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2026, this agency had 138 employees with median total compensation of $43,232; the highest distinct record was $187,838.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $7.8M
Employees: 138
Median total: $43,232
Highest record: $187,838

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$35,610$131,084+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 138 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($43,232) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $56,408 (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

$43,232

$57,423

$92,366

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $92,366 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $39,171. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Certified Nursing Assistant

50 · $39,171

Maintenance Technician

13 · $39,171

Veterans Service Officer

11 · $57,351

Licensed Practical Nurse

10 · $53,558

Registered Nurse

8 · $80,745

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.

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Veterans Affairs California71% match
AR Department of Human Services Arkansas48% match

Record list

Employees

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Phyllis Earles

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$63,187

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $63,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,187
Hire date: 11-02-2015
Pay grade: Med02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133613

Phyllis Earles is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs within Medical. Records show a hire date of 11-02-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $63,187. They are classified at grade Med02.

Kathryn Alexander

Veterans Service Officer Supervisor/Expe/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 03-10-2024
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PVS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094502

Kathryn Alexander works as a Veterans Service Officer Supervisor/Expe for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-10-2024. Kathryn earned $63,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs08.

Shelly Marler

HR Supervisor/Expert/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 05-01-2015
Pay grade: Sgs08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: HDH08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164509

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Shelly Marler serves as a HR Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-01-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade Sgs08.

Wilbert Anderson

Veterans Service Officer/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$60,575

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $60,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,575
Hire date: 09-25-2006
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PVS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094511

Wilbert Anderson is a Veterans Service Officer at Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $60,575. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Connie Hall

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor/Expe/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$59,985

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $59,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,985
Hire date: 02-12-2019
Pay grade: Med03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133614

Connie Hall works as a Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor/Expe for Department of Veterans Affairs within Medical. Their hire date on record is 02-12-2019. Connie earned $59,985 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med03.