Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
Use this free Arkansas paycheck calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA and Arkansas state income tax. Compare bi-weekly, monthly and annual net pay for an Arkansas salary in one view.
Per-Paycheck Breakdown
2026 Tax RulesUpdated October 2026 · 2026 federal and Arkansas rates ·methodology
What comes out of an Arkansas paycheck
An Arkansas paycheck starts with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Arkansas then applies rates up to 3.9% after the $2,470 standard deduction. Local rules in Arkansas and payroll deductions can still change the final number.
Arkansas: up to 3.9% progressive tax
Arkansas uses progressive rates up to 3.9%. Arkansas subtracts the $2,470 standard deduction before applying state tax. The Arkansas local-tax and payroll notes below show what the state rate leaves out.
Where an Arkansas paycheck goes
- Federal income tax$7,670
- FICA$5,738
- Arkansas income tax$2,741
- Take-home pay$58,851
Arkansas income tax is shown separately from federal withholding, Social Security and Medicare so you can see the state share.
Arkansas take-home pay after taxes by salary
These Arkansas figures use state rates up to 3.9% and the $2,470 standard deduction for a single filer.
| Gross salary | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,589 | $1,561 |
| $75,000 | $58,851 | $2,264 |
| $100,000 | $75,464 | $2,902 |
| $150,000 | $108,125 | $4,159 |
Arkansas after-tax pay at other salaries
Open a nearby salary for the same state and the same 2026 assumptions.
Arkansas hourly wage after tax
- $20/hr · $41,600/yr≈ $16.43/hr net
- $30/hr · $62,400/yr≈ $24.07/hr net
- $45/hr · $93,600/yr≈ $34.24/hr net
Hourly Arkansas estimates assume 2,080 hours per year. The Arkansas estimate leaves out local taxes and separate payroll programs.
Arkansas income tax rate
- State system
- Progressive tax
- Rate range
- up to 3.9%
- Local income tax
- None
Rates used by this calculator. Confirm the current year with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
Arkansas income tax brackets (single filer)
Arkansas has 2 single-filer brackets from 2% to 3.9% in this calculator.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $4,600 | 2% |
| $4,600+ | 3.9% |
What else affects an Arkansas paycheck
The calculator covers federal withholding, FICA and Arkansas state income tax. These rules can still change the amount you keep.
Arkansas local income taxes
Arkansas has no local income tax; the state rate applies statewide.
Arkansas payroll deductions
Arkansas does not withhold a statewide paid-family-leave or disability premium from employee pay.
Arkansas filing and residency
Arkansas uses progressive rates up to 3.9% with a standard deduction and exemptions worth about $2,470 for single filers; file an Arkansas return if state tax was withheld.
What Arkansas income tax costs vs Texas
Texas has no wage income tax, so the gap below is what Arkansas takes for state income tax at each salary, while federal income tax and FICA stay the same.
| Gross salary | Take-home in Arkansas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,589 | −$1,766 |
| $75,000 | $58,851 | −$2,741 |
| $100,000 | $75,464 | −$3,716 |
| $150,000 | $108,125 | −$5,666 |
State income tax and any state payroll insurance are included.
Arkansas net pay by filing status and pay frequency
Arkansas figures use the same $75,000 salary, the $2,470 standard deduction, and no pre-tax deductions. Married figures assume a joint return with one income.
| Filing status | Take-home / yr | Per check |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $58,851 | $2,264 |
| Married filing jointly | $61,978 | $2,384 |
How often you are paid
- Weekly (52/yr)$1,132
- Bi-Weekly (26/yr)$2,264
- Semi-Monthly (24/yr)$2,452
- Monthly$4,904
Annual Arkansas take-home divided across the standard number of pay periods.
Money moves for an Arkansas paycheck
State-specific points that change the number at the bottom of your check.
Estimate local withholding
The state-only number is a starting point for Arkansas. Check the city, county or school district rate that applies to your Arkansas workplace before you budget the final amount.
Ask about payroll premiums
Beyond federal withholding, Arkansas payroll may include a paid-leave, disability or local program. Ask payroll which deductions apply to you.
Review your state return
Keep your Arkansas withholding statements and confirm the filing threshold at tax time, especially if you moved or worked across state lines.
Working in Arkansas: what to expect
Arkansas has agriculture, logistics, food processing and a growing technology sector around Bentonville and Little Rock.
Northwest Arkansas has become notably more expensive, while the Delta and rural south remain among the lowest-cost areas in the country.
For an Arkansas worker, the state rate is only one part of the picture: housing, commuting and local taxes often decide how far a paycheck actually goes.