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Arkansas / Department of Workforce Services

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Department of Workforce Services

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

The Department of Workforce Services supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.

In 2026, this agency had 683 employees with median total compensation of $53,558; the highest distinct record was $180,247.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$40.1M
Employees
683
Median total
$53,558
Highest record
$180,247

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 683 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($53,558) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $58,750 (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
$41,871
$47,397
$53,558
$64,570
$84,274

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $84,274 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,871. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Program Eligibility Specialist I
119 · $47,397
Rehabilitation Coordinator
71 · $53,558
Administrative Specialist
64 · $35,610
Commerce Program Supervisor/Expert
42 · $63,086
Commerce Program Specialist
39 · $52,137

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

Bridget Criner

Workforce Development Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp
$98,368
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$98,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,368
Hire date
07-06-2010
Pay grade
Spc06
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PWD04P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22163674

Bridget Criner is a Workforce Development Supervisor/Expert at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-06-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $98,368. They are classified at grade Spc06.

Melinda Davis

Occupational Therapist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp
$98,360
Sub-department
Medical
Base pay
$98,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,360
Hire date
07-27-2002
Pay grade
Med07
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
MLM03C
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22081957

Melinda Davis holds the role of Occupational Therapist at Department of Workforce Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 07-27-2002. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,360. Their pay grade is Med07.

Matthew Sams

Applications Developer II/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp
$98,331
Sub-department
INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay
$98,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,331
Hire date
06-13-2010
Pay grade
Ist08
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
IAS05P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22180786

Matthew Sams is a Applications Developer II at Department of Workforce Services within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 06-13-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $98,331. They are classified at grade Ist08.

Renee Doty

Workforce Development Coordinator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp
$96,808
Sub-department
Specialized Services
Base pay
$96,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,808
Hire date
04-16-2001
Pay grade
Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code
PWD01P
Pay Scale Type
Classified
Position Number
22080358

Renee Doty holds the role of Workforce Development Coordinator at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-16-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,808. Their pay grade is Spc03.