Arkansas / State Securities Department

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State Securities Department

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

The State Securities Department regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2026, this agency had 35 employees with median total compensation of $71,027; the highest distinct record was $128,554.

Year: 2026
Employees: 35
Median total: $71,027
Highest record: $128,554

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$32,405$125,829+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 35 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($71,027) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $77,796 (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

$57,351

$58,700

$71,027

$85,943

$114,390

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,390 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,351. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Securities Examiner II

9 · $71,027

Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert

5 · $85,943

Securities Examiner I

5 · $58,700

Attorney II

4 · $85,943

Attorney III

2 · $114,390

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

Highest-paid first / page 1

John Iii

Deputy Securities Commissioner/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$128,554

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $128,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,554
Hire date: 01-31-2011
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPE03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088677

John Iii works as a Deputy Securities Commissioner for State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-31-2011. John earned $128,554 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Karyn Tierney

Attorney IV/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$125,829

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $125,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,829
Hire date: 05-29-2007
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142801

Karyn Tierney is a Attorney IV at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-29-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $125,829. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Amber Crouch

Attorney III/State Securities Department

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: 05-11-2016
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158516

Amber Crouch holds the role of Attorney III at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-11-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,390. Their pay grade is SPC08.

Joseph Joslin

Attorney III/State Securities Department

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: 01-05-2015
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088669

Joseph Joslin holds the role of Attorney III at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,390. Their pay grade is SPC08.

Bradd Worden

Chief Securities Examiner/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$103,991

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $103,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,991
Hire date: 10-02-2014
Pay grade: SPC07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088670

Bradd Worden works as a Chief Securities Examiner for State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-02-2014. Bradd earned $103,991 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC07.

James Rouse

Commerce Program Manager/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$99,119

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $99,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,119
Hire date: 02-21-2022
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179898

James Rouse works as a Commerce Program Manager for State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-21-2022. James earned $99,119 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC05.

John Fontenot

IT Supervisor/Expert/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$88,455

Sub-department: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Base pay: $88,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,455
Hire date: 11-30-2020
Pay grade: IST09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIS11P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178541

At State Securities Department, John Fontenot serves as a IT Supervisor/Expert within Information Systems &Amp; Technology. Records show a hire date of 11-30-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,455. They are classified at grade IST09.

Ryan Little

Attorney II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 09-28-2020
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088695

At State Securities Department, Ryan Little serves as a Attorney II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Tay Sisoukrath

Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 12-15-2014
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088697

Tay Sisoukrath holds the role of Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-15-2014. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is SPC05.

Christina Redmann

Attorney II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 01-31-2023
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088699

At State Securities Department, Christina Redmann serves as a Attorney II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-31-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Brodie Nixon

Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 01-30-2017
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088694

Brodie Nixon is a Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-30-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $85,943. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Jennifer Miller

Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 05-20-2019
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181768

At State Securities Department, Jennifer Miller serves as a Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-20-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Tyler Elliott

Attorney II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 04-11-2022
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142800

Tyler Elliott is a Attorney II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-11-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $85,943. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Joseph Pascale

Attorney II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 01-25-2021
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088700

Joseph Pascale is a Attorney II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-25-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $85,943. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Felicia West

Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 11-30-1986
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088696

Felicia West is a Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-30-1986. 2026 total compensation came to $85,943. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Mr. Drake

Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 03-27-2004
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF09P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088698

Mr. Drake works as a Securities Examiner Supervisor/Expert for State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-27-2004. Mr. earned $85,943 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC05.

Tyler Oliver

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 07-24-2023
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088689

Tyler Oliver works as a Securities Examiner II for State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-24-2023. Tyler earned $71,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Jaykumar Modi

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 12-26-2021
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088686

Jaykumar Modi is a Securities Examiner II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-26-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Andrea Surratt

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 09-17-2018
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088673

Andrea Surratt is a Securities Examiner II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-17-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Christopher Kemp

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 07-05-2022
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088691

Christopher Kemp is a Securities Examiner II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $71,027. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Daniel Daves

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 07-30-2011
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088672

Daniel Daves holds the role of Securities Examiner II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-30-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is SPC03.

David Carr

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 10-28-2021
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088687

David Carr holds the role of Securities Examiner II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Donna Medlin

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 06-11-2007
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124765

Donna Medlin holds the role of Securities Examiner II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-11-2007. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Emily Clark

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 02-18-2020
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088690

At State Securities Department, Emily Clark serves as a Securities Examiner II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,027. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Alicia Parks

Securities Examiner II/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$71,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $71,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,027
Hire date: 07-02-2006
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF08P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088692

Alicia Parks holds the role of Securities Examiner II at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-02-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,027. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Ryan Eppinette

Securities Examiner I/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 09-29-2025
Pay grade: SPC01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124766

Ryan Eppinette is a Securities Examiner I at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-29-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade SPC01.

Tiffany Smith

Securities Examiner I/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 11-13-2023
Pay grade: SPC01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142802

Tiffany Smith holds the role of Securities Examiner I at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-13-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700. Their pay grade is SPC01.

Grady Inzer

Securities Examiner I/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 05-12-2025
Pay grade: SPC01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22124767

Grady Inzer works as a Securities Examiner I for State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-12-2025. Grady earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC01.

Michael Kaucher

Securities Examiner I/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 07-16-2020
Pay grade: SPC01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22145950

Michael Kaucher holds the role of Securities Examiner I at State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-16-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700. Their pay grade is SPC01.

Kenya Daniels

Securities Examiner I/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 05-28-2024
Pay grade: SPC01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FIF07P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180842

Kenya Daniels works as a Securities Examiner I for State Securities Department within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-28-2024. Kenya earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC01.

Diana Diaz

Commerce Program Coordinator/State Securities Department

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: 04-14-2025
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179363

At State Securities Department, Diana Diaz serves as a Commerce Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-14-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Katrina Bishop

Commerce Program Coordinator/State Securities Department

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: 05-18-2026
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PCO01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184529

At State Securities Department, Katrina Bishop serves as a Commerce Program Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-18-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,351. They are classified at grade SGS07.

Lashay Burns

Administrative Analyst/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 07-17-2016
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22154806

Lashay Burns works as a Administrative Analyst for State Securities Department within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-17-2016. Lashay earned $47,397 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS05.

Piper Sherrill

Administrative Analyst/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 02-18-2025
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22145221

Piper Sherrill is a Administrative Analyst at State Securities Department within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-18-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $47,397. They are classified at grade SGS05.

Charon Johnson

Administrative Coordinator/State Securities Department

2026 total comp

$32,405

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $32,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,405
Hire date: 04-19-2021
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22088668

Charon Johnson works as a Administrative Coordinator for State Securities Department within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-19-2021. Charon earned $32,405 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS04.