Arkansas / Department of Workforce Services

Agency file

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

$16,640$117,866+

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

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

Candy Burris

Economic Development Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$103,991

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $103,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,991
Hire date: 08-06-2018
Pay grade: Spc07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PED04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158480

At Department of Workforce Services, Candy Burris serves as a Economic Development Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-06-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,991. They are classified at grade Spc07.

W Edmondson

Economic Development Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$103,991

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $103,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,991
Hire date: 09-19-2022
Pay grade: Spc07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PED04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158479

W Edmondson works as a Economic Development Supervisor/Expert for Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-19-2022. W earned $103,991 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc07.

Brandon Harvill

Economic Development Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$103,991

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $103,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,991
Hire date: 03-16-2026
Pay grade: Spc07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PED04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158481

Brandon Harvill is a Economic Development Supervisor/Expert at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-16-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $103,991. They are classified at grade Spc07.

Jean Zambrano

Applications Coordinator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$103,177

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $103,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,177
Hire date: 02-20-2011
Pay grade: Ist09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179046

At Department of Workforce Services, Jean Zambrano serves as a Applications Coordinator within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,177. They are classified at grade Ist09.

Robert Trevino

Commerce Program Manager/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$101,783

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $101,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,783
Hire date: 07-17-2000
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082041

Robert Trevino holds the role of Commerce Program Manager at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,783. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Theresa Helliwell

Accounting Manager/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$101,674

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $101,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,674
Hire date: 12-15-2012
Pay grade: Spc06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC04C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094195

Theresa Helliwell is a Accounting Manager at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-15-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $101,674. They are classified at grade Spc06.