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

$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

Pamela Hines

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$41,906

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,906
Hire date: 11-15-2020
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178719

Pamela Hines holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-15-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,906. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

James Moreland

Rehabilitation Administrator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$41,871

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $41,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,871
Hire date: 09-21-2015
Pay grade: Med06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MRE01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081390

James Moreland works as a Rehabilitation Administrator for Department of Workforce Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 09-21-2015 as a 0.5 FTE employee. James earned $41,871 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med06.

Sherrie Walston-Friday

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 08-12-1996
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081959

At Department of Workforce Services, Sherrie Walston-Friday serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-12-1996. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Brenda Wheat

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$41,249

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,249
Hire date: 01-08-1998
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081552

Brenda Wheat is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-08-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $41,249. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Olivia Pruitt

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$40,897

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,897
Hire date: 11-17-1975
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081629

Olivia Pruitt holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-17-1975. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,897. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Stacy Wilkerson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$40,448

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,448
Hire date: 11-24-2016
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081645

Stacy Wilkerson works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-24-2016. Stacy earned $40,448 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Kelly Hester

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$40,448

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,448
Hire date: 10-23-2009
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081677

Kelly Hester works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-23-2009. Kelly earned $40,448 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Phyllis Johnson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$40,448

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,448
Hire date: 07-31-1991
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081608

Phyllis Johnson holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-31-1991. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,448. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Edjuan Mayfield

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$39,955

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,955
Hire date: 12-20-2004
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22137703

Edjuan Mayfield holds the role of Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-20-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,955. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Tameca Jackson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$39,701

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,701
Hire date: 02-05-2018
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081626

Tameca Jackson is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-05-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $39,701. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Trina Harris

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$39,663

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,663
Hire date: 03-06-2000
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081630

At Department of Workforce Services, Trina Harris serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-06-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,663. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Sherri Mccoy

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$39,663

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,663
Hire date: 06-11-2010
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081549

At Department of Workforce Services, Sherri Mccoy serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-11-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,663. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Tawanna Rouse

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$39,663

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $39,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,663
Hire date: 05-13-2006
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081416

At Department of Workforce Services, Tawanna Rouse serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-13-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,663. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Debra Frazier-Richardson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$38,790

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,790
Hire date: 05-21-2006
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081621

Debra Frazier-Richardson is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $38,790. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Sandra Trotter

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$38,790

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,790
Hire date: 12-17-2006
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081613

Sandra Trotter is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-17-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $38,790. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Onteaka Scott

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$38,790

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,790
Hire date: 12-01-2009
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081655

Onteaka Scott works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-01-2009. Onteaka earned $38,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Karen Henderson

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$38,763

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,763
Hire date: 11-24-2014
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098635

At Department of Workforce Services, Karen Henderson serves as a Administrative Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-24-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,763. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Carol Jenkins

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$38,598

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,598
Hire date: 10-04-2005
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103405

Carol Jenkins works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-04-2005. Carol earned $38,598 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.

Mary Tipton

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$38,420

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $38,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,420
Hire date: 06-03-2007
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22081658

Mary Tipton is a Administrative Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-03-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $38,420. They are classified at grade Sgs02.

Jennifer Strickland

Administrative Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$37,813

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $37,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,813
Hire date: 08-28-2017
Pay grade: Sgs02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22117098

Jennifer Strickland works as a Administrative Specialist for Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-28-2017. Jennifer earned $37,813 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs02.