Arkansas / Secretary of State
Agency file
The Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2025, this agency had 180 employees with median total compensation of $59,741; the highest distinct record was $136,255.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 180 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,741) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $78,500 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,600. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
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Chief Deputy/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Kevin Niehaus serves as a Chief Deputy within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,255. They are classified at grade 171.
Deputy/Secretary of State
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Nathan Lee holds the role of Deputy at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,000. Their pay grade is 172.
Deputy/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Mathew Pitsch serves as a Deputy within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,101. They are classified at grade 172.
General Counsel/Secretary of State
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Hannah Banks works as a General Counsel for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Hannah earned $116,857 in 2025. Their pay grade is 173.
Coo/Secretary of State
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Stephen Bright is a Coo at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $112,444. They are classified at grade 174.
Chief/Secretary of State
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David Huggs is a Chief at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $104,724. They are classified at grade 178.
Director of Bcs/Secretary of State
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Julie Wolfe holds the role of Director of Bcs at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,724. Their pay grade is 176.
Department Director/Secretary of State
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Leslie Bellamy is a Department Director at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $104,000. They are classified at grade 176.
Department Director/Secretary of State
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Brent Stamp works as a Department Director for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Brent earned $104,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 176.
Information Technician/Secretary of State
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Vipin Nischal works as a Information Technician for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Vipin earned $102,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 175.
HR Director/Secretary of State
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Nathan Brown works as a HR Director for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Nathan earned $99,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 204.
Department Director/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Kenneth Eddington serves as a Department Director within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,000. They are classified at grade 176.
Associate Counsel/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Braden Thomas serves as a Associate Counsel within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,852. They are classified at grade 177.
Attorney/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Brandon Mccabe serves as a Attorney within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,688. They are classified at grade 179.
Captain/Secretary of State
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Justin Green holds the role of Captain at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,110. Their pay grade is 181.
Director/Secretary of State
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Kerry Powell holds the role of Director at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,000. Their pay grade is 176.
Director of Communication/Secretary of State
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Samantha Boyd works as a Director of Communication for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Samantha earned $84,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 176.
Lieutenant/Secretary of State
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Tavares Purifoy is a Lieutenant at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $80,000. They are classified at grade 440.
Training Sergeant/Secretary of State
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Richard Glascock works as a Training Sergeant for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Richard earned $78,500 in 2025. Their pay grade is 441.
Legal Secretary/Secretary of State
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Kelley Cobb holds the role of Legal Secretary at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,694. Their pay grade is 185.
Assistant Director/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Amy Rhinehelder serves as a Assistant Director within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,250. They are classified at grade 184.
Sergeant/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Angela Palmerlett serves as a Sergeant within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,382. They are classified at grade 187.
Sargeant/Secretary of State
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Dion Tyson works as a Sargeant for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Dion earned $75,382 in 2025. Their pay grade is 187.
Sergeant/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Joseph Bolling serves as a Sergeant within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,382. They are classified at grade 201.
Sergeant/Secretary of State
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James Mayfield holds the role of Sergeant at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,382. Their pay grade is 187.
Sergeant/Secretary of State
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Christopher Kalz holds the role of Sergeant at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,382. Their pay grade is 187.
Assistant Director/Secretary of State
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Abraham Wyly is a Assistant Director at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $73,300. They are classified at grade 197.
Trade Supervisor/Secretary of State
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Andrew Drummond is a Trade Supervisor at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $72,000. They are classified at grade 186.
Elections Senior Supervisor/Secretary of State
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Spencer Ammons works as a Elections Senior Supervisor for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Spencer earned $70,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 182.
Officer/Secretary of State
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Keon Leflore works as a Officer for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. Keon earned $67,560 in 2025. Their pay grade is 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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John Mushrush works as a Corporal for Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. John earned $67,560 in 2025. Their pay grade is 201.
Sos Corporal/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Adolf White serves as a Sos Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,560. They are classified at grade 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Fredrick Green serves as a Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,560. They are classified at grade 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, William Finley serves as a Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,560. They are classified at grade 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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Andrew Badger holds the role of Corporal at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,560. Their pay grade is 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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Craig Counts holds the role of Corporal at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,560. Their pay grade is 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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Matthew Marks is a Corporal at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $67,560. They are classified at grade 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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Mark Williams is a Corporal at Secretary of State within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. 2025 total compensation came to $67,560. They are classified at grade 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Clifford Rockholt serves as a Corporal within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-30--0001. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,560. They are classified at grade 201.
Corporal/Secretary of State
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Jake Scoggins holds the role of Corporal at Secretary of State within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-30--0001. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,560. Their pay grade is 201.