Arkansas / Department of Veterans Affairs

Agency file

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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 4

Connie Hall

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 05-17-2026
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094452

Connie Hall works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-17-2026. Connie earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Melanie Harrison

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 07-31-2017
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164405

Melanie Harrison is a Certified Nursing Assistant at Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-31-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $39,171. They are classified at grade SGS03.

Trentity Brown

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 02-15-2026
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133635

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Trentity Brown serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-15-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade SGS03.

Catherine Edminsten

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 05-11-2025
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133625

Catherine Edminsten works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2025. Catherine earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Mary West

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 05-31-2018
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164429

Mary West works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-31-2018. Mary earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Sara Espinoza

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 03-26-2019
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133669

Sara Espinoza works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-26-2019. Sara earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Cash Forrester

Maintenance Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 05-26-2026
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154804

Cash Forrester works as a Maintenance Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-26-2026. Cash earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Lastacy Cross

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 07-31-2017
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164403

Lastacy Cross is a Certified Nursing Assistant at Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-31-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $39,171. They are classified at grade SGS03.

Sandy Peterson

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 07-11-2023
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094446

Sandy Peterson works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-11-2023. Sandy earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Alexander Anderson

Maintenance Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 08-04-2025
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164945

Alexander Anderson holds the role of Maintenance Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-04-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,171. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Landon King

Maintenance Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 12-01-2024
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133676

Landon King works as a Maintenance Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-01-2024. Landon earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Shamika Holloway

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 01-29-2018
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164465

Shamika Holloway works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-29-2018. Shamika earned $39,171 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Brenda Dorn

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 06-21-2006
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164428

Brenda Dorn holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-21-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,171. Their pay grade is SGS03.

Laketia Evans

Certified Nursing Assistant/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 12-31-2017
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22164458

Laketia Evans is a Certified Nursing Assistant at Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-31-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $39,171. They are classified at grade SGS03.

Treston Jr

Maintenance Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$39,171

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $39,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,171
Hire date: 03-30-2025
Pay grade: SGS03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: TMA05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077871

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Treston Jr serves as a Maintenance Technician within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-30-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,171. They are classified at grade SGS03.

Candase Jackson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 01-31-2008
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094507

Candase Jackson holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-31-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,610. Their pay grade is SGS02.

Donna Heffington

Administrative Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 04-11-2016
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094655

Donna Heffington works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Veterans Affairs within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-11-2016. Donna earned $35,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS02.

Tanise Ray

Administrative Specialist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 09-14-2025
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094526

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Tanise Ray serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-14-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade SGS02.