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

Sandra Monaco

Commerce Program Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$62,676

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,676
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,676
Hire date: 06-16-1989
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093716

Sandra Monaco works as a Commerce Program Specialist for Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 06-16-1989. Sandra earned $62,676 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

John Jones

Field Office Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$61,969

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $61,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,969
Hire date: 05-31-1995
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22141211

John Jones holds the role of Field Office Supervisor/Expert at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-31-1995. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,969. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Thomas Pendowski

Attorney II/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$61,818

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $61,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,818
Hire date: 06-17-2024
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22092825

At Department of Workforce Services, Thomas Pendowski serves as a Attorney II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-17-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,818. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Thomas Pittman

Commerce Program Coordinator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$61,032

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $61,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,032
Hire date: 04-08-2018
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093669

Thomas Pittman holds the role of Commerce Program Coordinator at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-08-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,032. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Marshall Martin

Auditor I/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$60,721

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $60,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,721
Hire date: 06-27-2016
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAU03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151881

Marshall Martin holds the role of Auditor I at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-27-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,721. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Dollie Fountain

Field Office Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$60,384

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $60,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,384
Hire date: 02-08-2009
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093894

At Department of Workforce Services, Dollie Fountain serves as a Field Office Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2009. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,384. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Cara Benton

Commerce Program Coordinator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$59,945

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,945
Hire date: 04-22-2007
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093682

Cara Benton works as a Commerce Program Coordinator for Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-22-2007. Cara earned $59,945 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Katherine Kirkdoffer

Field Office Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$59,616

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,616
Hire date: 04-04-2010
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093845

Katherine Kirkdoffer is a Field Office Supervisor/Expert at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-04-2010. 2026 total compensation came to $59,616. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

William Golden

Field Office Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$59,048

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,048
Hire date: 11-29-2009
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093865

William Golden holds the role of Field Office Supervisor/Expert at Department of Workforce Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-29-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,048. Their pay grade is Sgs07.