Arkansas / Disability Determination

Agency file

Disability Determination

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

The Disability Determination delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2026, this agency had 458 employees with median total compensation of $58,560; the highest distinct record was $261,425.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $33.4M
Employees: 458
Median total: $58,560
Highest record: $261,425

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$25,234$196,945+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 458 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($58,560) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,839 (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

$45,158

$52,137

$58,560

$84,164

$98,023

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,023 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,158. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Disability Adjudicator III

124 · $57,423

Disability Adjudicator V

49 · $84,972

Disability Adjudicator II

49 · $52,137

Disability Adjudicator IV

44 · $69,092

Disability Claims Assistant

41 · $41,736

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

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Sharon Shephard

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-08-2022
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179137

At Disability Determination, Sharon Shephard serves as a Disability Adjudicator III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-08-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Kaydee Flowers

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-15-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151789

Kaydee Flowers is a Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Palak Adhvaryu

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-16-2021
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079228

Palak Adhvaryu is a Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-16-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Salina Rasco

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-08-2022
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178556

Salina Rasco works as a Disability Adjudicator III for Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-08-2022. Salina earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Keith Hearnsberger

Public Information Coordinator/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 02-02-2012
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CPR05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095266

Keith Hearnsberger works as a Public Information Coordinator for Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-02-2012. Keith earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Rakisha Hogan

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 09-08-2020
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178563

Rakisha Hogan holds the role of Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-08-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Michael Alderson

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-15-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095272

Michael Alderson works as a Disability Adjudicator III for Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-15-2023. Michael earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Rachel Owens

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-13-2020
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179129

Rachel Owens works as a Disability Adjudicator III for Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-13-2020. Rachel earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Leif Hassell

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 10-04-2020
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178489

Leif Hassell is a Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-04-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Vicki Jones-Hadley

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 11-06-1991
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178857

At Disability Determination, Vicki Jones-Hadley serves as a Disability Adjudicator III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-06-1991. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Terrica Redmond

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 09-08-2020
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178580

Terrica Redmond is a Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-08-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Jessica Haynes

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-25-2022
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178478

Jessica Haynes is a Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-25-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Justin Parrish

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-08-2022
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179130

At Disability Determination, Justin Parrish serves as a Disability Adjudicator III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-08-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Lori Judge

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 01-16-2016
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178483

Lori Judge works as a Disability Adjudicator III for Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-16-2016. Lori earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Katecia Nuniss

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 02-04-2022
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178851

Katecia Nuniss holds the role of Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-04-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Lacie Burch

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 01-15-2017
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151749

Lacie Burch holds the role of Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-15-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Lindsay Singley

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 09-07-2021
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178593

Lindsay Singley holds the role of Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

David Griffin

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-15-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178484

At Disability Determination, David Griffin serves as a Disability Adjudicator III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Robert Tunaitis

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 07-26-2021
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178879

Robert Tunaitis works as a Disability Adjudicator III for Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-26-2021. Robert earned $57,351 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Amber Hatton

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 08-08-2022
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178476

Amber Hatton holds the role of Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-08-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Brian Smith

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-15-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178878

At Disability Determination, Brian Smith serves as a Disability Adjudicator III within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-15-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Jim Miller

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 05-15-2023
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178847

Jim Miller holds the role of Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-15-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Franklin Trotter

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 03-13-2016
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095397

Franklin Trotter is a Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-13-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Shaniqua Southall

Disability Adjudicator III/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Hire date: 07-26-2021
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178876

Shaniqua Southall holds the role of Disability Adjudicator III at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-26-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,351. Their pay grade is Sgs07.

Kellie Sartin

Fiscal Support Coordinator/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$55,398

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $55,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,398
Hire date: 09-21-2008
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095247

Kellie Sartin holds the role of Fiscal Support Coordinator at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-21-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,398. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Sherry Dunlap

Disability Claims Assistant/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$54,652

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,652
Hire date: 09-28-2009
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095473

Sherry Dunlap is a Disability Claims Assistant at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $54,652. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Amanda Derossitte

Disability Adjudicator II/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$54,274

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,274
Hire date: 10-18-1999
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095214

Amanda Derossitte works as a Disability Adjudicator II for Disability Determination within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-18-1999. Amanda earned $54,274 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Erin Dalton

Disability Adjudicator I/Disability Determination

2026 total comp

$54,273

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,273
Hire date: 09-28-2009
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PDI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22151686

Erin Dalton is a Disability Adjudicator I at Disability Determination within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $54,273. They are classified at grade Sgs05.