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215 E Central Ave, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 Government 1,000+ employees Founded 1836 Website

About Benton County

County government for Benton County, the most populous county in Arkansas.

Benton County Salaries

Percentile pay data from 6 current postings with published salary ranges.

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Open Positions (8)

Published salary ranges at Benton County currently span $16k - $88k across 6 listings.

Benefits

  • County-paid medical insurance for benefits-eligible employees (100% of employee-only premium, including telehealth access)
  • County-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance and employee assistance program
  • $750 annual county HSA contribution for employees enrolled in the HSA-compatible HDHP
  • Dental insurance (Delta Dental) and vision insurance (Superior Vision)
  • Voluntary short-term disability, group accident and critical illness coverage
  • Pre-tax HSA, FSA and dependent care (DCAP) accounts
  • Membership in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS)
  • Paid vacation (annual leave), sick leave, a catastrophic illness sick leave bank, and paid holidays

Company Details

Benton County, Arkansas, is the heart of Northwest Arkansas (NWA), encompassing key cities like Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, and Springdale. As the county seat in Bentonville, it provides essential government services including property assessment, tax collection, jury management, and public administration to a rapidly growing population driven by retail giants like Walmart and major suppliers.

What sets Benton County apart in NWA is its role in supporting one of the nation's fastest-growing regions, home to Walmart headquarters and a thriving ecosystem of manufacturing, poultry processing, and tech innovators. The county government manages critical infrastructure and services that enable business expansion and quality of life for residents.

As an employer, Benton County offers stable public sector jobs in administration, contributing to the local economy with over 500 employees and annual revenue around $86 million, making it a cornerstone of community stability in this dynamic area.

Founded

1836

Headquarters

215 E Central Ave, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712

Specialties

Government AdministrationProperty AssessmentTax CollectionPublic Services

Hiring at Benton County: FAQ

How many jobs does Benton County have open in Northwest Arkansas?

Benton County currently has 8 open positions listed on NWA Job Search, primarily in Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Construction & Trades. Listings are pulled directly from the company's career site and updated daily.

Where is Benton County located?

Benton County is based in 215 E Central Ave, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 and operates in the government industry.

How much does Benton County pay?

Across 6 current openings with published pay, salaries at Benton County span $16k - $88k. Individual postings list exact ranges where the employer publishes them.

What benefits does Benton County offer?

Benton County's published benefits include County-paid medical insurance for benefits-eligible employees; County-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance and employee assistance program; $750 annual county HSA contribution for employees enrolled in the HSA-compatible HDHP. See the Benefits section above for the full list.

How do I apply for a job at Benton County?

Open any listing under Open Positions and click Apply Now — you'll go directly to Benton County's official application for that role. New openings appear here daily.