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

Cody Waits

Workforce Executive Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$180,247

Sub-department: Executive
Base pay: $180,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,247
Hire date: 01-02-2018
Pay grade: Exe02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEX56A
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22182227

At Department of Workforce Services, Cody Waits serves as a Workforce Executive Director within Executive. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,247. They are classified at grade Exe02.

Charisse Childers

Workforce Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$175,467

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $175,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,467
Hire date: 05-20-2007
Pay grade: Spc10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEX55A
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093917

At Department of Workforce Services, Charisse Childers serves as a Workforce Director within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-20-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,467. They are classified at grade Spc10.

Trenia Miles

Workforce Deputy Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$156,132

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $156,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,132
Hire date: 08-17-1999
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE14C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22080263

Trenia Miles is a Workforce Deputy Director at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-17-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $156,132. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Boyd Irby

Appeals Tribunal Chairman/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$149,083

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $149,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,083
Hire date: 05-11-2017
Pay grade: Spc10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093915

Boyd Irby works as a Appeals Tribunal Chairman for Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2017. Boyd earned $149,083 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc10.

Priscilla Wacaster

Physician/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$148,819

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $148,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,819
Hire date: 05-26-2015
Pay grade: Med10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MPH03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082038

Priscilla Wacaster works as a Physician for Department of Workforce Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 05-26-2015. Priscilla earned $148,819 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med10.

Joseph Baxter

Workforce Deputy Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$139,532

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $139,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,532
Hire date: 04-29-2012
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE14C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082042

Joseph Baxter is a Workforce Deputy Director at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-29-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $139,532. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Kristen Rhodes-Berry

Workforce Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$138,412

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $138,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,412
Hire date: 04-29-2002
Pay grade: Spc10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEX55A
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22182228

Kristen Rhodes-Berry works as a Workforce Director for Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-29-2002. Kristen earned $138,412 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc10.

David Mccoy

Attorney IV/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$137,736

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $137,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,736
Hire date: 12-09-2008
Pay grade: Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22182148

David Mccoy is a Attorney IV at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-09-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $137,736. They are classified at grade Spc09.

Hock Chuah

State Applications Administrator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$130,595

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $130,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,595
Hire date: 02-16-1999
Pay grade: Ist11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IAS07C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181973

Hock Chuah holds the role of State Applications Administrator at Department of Workforce Services within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 02-16-1999. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,595. Their pay grade is Ist11.

Stephen Giese

Division Fiscal Administrator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$128,515

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $128,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,515
Hire date: 04-30-2001
Pay grade: Spc07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FAC11C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179599

Stephen Giese holds the role of Division Fiscal Administrator at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-30-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,515. Their pay grade is Spc07.

Stephanie Isaacs

Workforce Deputy Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$127,425

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $127,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,425
Hire date: 05-15-2012
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE14C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22169507

Stephanie Isaacs holds the role of Workforce Deputy Director at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-15-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,425. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Nathan Winter

Commerce Program Manager/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$122,388

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $122,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,388
Hire date: 10-16-2011
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082039

Nathan Winter works as a Commerce Program Manager for Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-16-2011. Nathan earned $122,388 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Carl Daughtery

Commerce Program Manager/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$121,905

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $121,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,905
Hire date: 09-21-1997
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082032

Carl Daughtery holds the role of Commerce Program Manager at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-21-1997. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,905. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Maurice Porchia

State Applications Administrator/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$118,728

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $118,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,728
Hire date: 02-19-2002
Pay grade: Ist11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IAS07C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179045

At Department of Workforce Services, Maurice Porchia serves as a State Applications Administrator within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 02-19-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,728. They are classified at grade Ist11.

Keith Gammill

Economic Development Supervisor/Expert/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$117,866

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $117,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,866
Hire date: 04-28-2014
Pay grade: Spc07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PED04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22176638

Keith Gammill works as a Economic Development Supervisor/Expert for Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-28-2014. Keith earned $117,866 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc07.

Eddie Thomas

Workforce Deputy Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$115,841

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $115,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,841
Hire date: 04-18-2021
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE14C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093916

Eddie Thomas is a Workforce Deputy Director at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-18-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $115,841. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Justin Majors

Workforce Deputy Director/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$114,390

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $114,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,390
Hire date: 10-22-2006
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE14C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094162

At Department of Workforce Services, Justin Majors serves as a Workforce Deputy Director within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-22-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,390. They are classified at grade Spc08.

Cynthia Uhrynowycz

Attorney III/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$114,390

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $114,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,390
Hire date: 03-01-1987
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178633

Cynthia Uhrynowycz holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-01-1987. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,390. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Steven Jr

Attorney III/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$114,390

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $114,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,390
Hire date: 05-16-2010
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093904

Steven Jr holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-16-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,390. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Jason Epperson

Attorney III/Department of Workforce Services

2026 total comp

$114,390

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $114,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,390
Hire date: 01-29-2018
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22093912

Jason Epperson works as a Attorney III for Department of Workforce Services within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-29-2018. Jason earned $114,390 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc08.