Arkansas / Division of Environmental Quality

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Division of Environmental Quality

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

The Division of Environmental Quality protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 269 employees with median total compensation of $58,700; the highest distinct record was $142,079.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $17.1M
Employees: 269
Median total: $58,700
Highest record: $142,079

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$18,000$114,390+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 269 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($58,700) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $63,729 (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

$47,397

$48,037

$58,700

$71,027

$87,857

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,857 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,397. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Inspector II

57 · $47,397

Engineer

27 · $71,027

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator

24 · $52,534

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/

18 · $69,799

Administrative Analyst

14 · $47,397

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

Christopher Krou

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$70,080

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $70,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,080
Hire date: 08-05-2013
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091104

Christopher Krou is a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-05-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $70,080. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Iris Pennington

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,518

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,518
Hire date: 08-11-2008
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079743

Iris Pennington holds the role of Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-11-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,518. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Jason Willey

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 11-28-2021
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091292

At Division of Environmental Quality, Jason Willey serves as a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-28-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,395. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Alysha Heigle

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 10-17-2018
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091087

Alysha Heigle holds the role of Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-17-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,395. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Brent Walker

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 07-18-2005
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091023

Brent Walker holds the role of Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2005. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,395. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Manuel Wiese

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 04-16-2023
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22094139

Manuel Wiese is a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-16-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $69,395. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Peter Alberg

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 10-06-2019
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090965

Peter Alberg is a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-06-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $69,395. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Louis Chacon

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 08-13-2017
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091028

Louis Chacon holds the role of Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-13-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,395. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Erin Mcclain

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 03-06-2022
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090953

Erin Mcclain is a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-06-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $69,395. They are classified at grade Sgs09.

Caleb Ashby

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor//Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$69,395

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $69,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,395
Hire date: 04-12-2026
Pay grade: Sgs09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091296

Caleb Ashby holds the role of Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/ at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-12-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,395. Their pay grade is Sgs09.

Terry Sligh

Fiscal Support Coordinator/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,335

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $68,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,335
Hire date: 12-14-1987
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091251

At Division of Environmental Quality, Terry Sligh serves as a Fiscal Support Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-14-1987. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,335. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

David Ramsey

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$67,971

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $67,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,971
Hire date: 03-16-1992
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091076

David Ramsey holds the role of Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-16-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,971. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

James Witherow

Applications Developer I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,458

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $66,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,458
Hire date: 10-31-2021
Pay grade: Ist06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IAS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091212

At Division of Environmental Quality, James Witherow serves as a Applications Developer I within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 10-31-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,458. They are classified at grade Ist06.

James Patterson

Applications Developer I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,458

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $66,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,458
Hire date: 11-22-2015
Pay grade: Ist06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IAS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090911

James Patterson works as a Applications Developer I for Division of Environmental Quality within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 11-22-2015. James earned $66,458 in 2026. Their pay grade is Ist06.

Charles Embry

Applications Developer I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$66,458

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $66,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,458
Hire date: 01-23-2017
Pay grade: Ist06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IAS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090901

Charles Embry holds the role of Applications Developer I at Division of Environmental Quality within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Their hire date on record is 01-23-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,458. Their pay grade is Ist06.