Arkansas Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Arkansas cut its top income tax rate to 3.7% for 2026, and there are no city income taxes or extra state payroll deductions on Arkansas paychecks.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Arkansas income tax | -$66.16 | -$1,720 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,852.15 | $48,156 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $1,720 a year (2.6% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 77¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $105.38. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Arkansas pay levels
Based on Arkansas's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,800 Half the median | $739.31 | $1,601.84 | $19,222 | 11.8% |
| $22,880 Minimum wage, full time | $772.10 | $1,672.89 | $20,075 | 12.3% |
| $43,630 Median wage | $1,388.84 | $3,009.16 | $36,110 | 17.2% |
| $54,890 Average wage | $1,720.80 | $3,728.39 | $44,741 | 18.5% |
| $65,400 1.5× the median | $2,030.64 | $4,399.72 | $52,797 | 19.3% |
| $87,300 2× the median | $2,596.27 | $5,625.25 | $67,503 | 22.7% |
| $130,900 3× the median | $3,695.89 | $8,007.76 | $96,093 | 26.6% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Arkansas
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $11.00 Minimum wage | $386.05 | $22,880 | $20,075 |
| $15.74 75% of the median | $533.89 | $32,739 | $27,762 |
| $20.98 Median wage | $694.55 | $43,638 | $36,116 |
| $26.39 Average wage | $860.42 | $54,891 | $44,742 |
| $31.47 1.5× the median | $1,016.17 | $65,458 | $52,841 |
| $41.96 2× the median | $1,297.84 | $87,277 | $67,488 |
Arkansas vs nearby states: take-home on $43,630
On a $43,630 (the Arkansas median) salary, a single filer keeps about $1,127 a year more in Texas than in Arkansas. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $1,388.84 | $36,110 | — |
| Texas | $1,432.18 | $37,237 | +$1,127 |
| Tennessee | $1,432.18 | $37,237 | +$1,127 |
| Louisiana | $1,396.69 | $36,314 | +$204 |
| Mississippi | $1,393.21 | $36,224 | +$114 |
| Missouri | $1,390.74 | $36,159 | +$49 |
| Oklahoma | $1,377.65 | $35,819 | −$291 |
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Wages in Arkansas
| Median wage, all jobs | $20.98 an hour · $43,630 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $54,890 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $36,110 a year · $1,388.84 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $62,106 |
| Jobs | 1,303,630 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
Arkansas income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Taxable income (all filing statuses) |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $5,599 |
| 2% | $5,600 – $11,199 |
| 3% | $11,200 – $15,999 |
| 3.4% | $16,000 – $26,399 |
| 3.7% | Over $26,399 |
- Standard deduction: $2,470 single, $4,940 married filing jointly, $2,470 head of household.
- Personal credit: $29 single, $58 married filing jointly.
- Arkansas uses one rate schedule for every filing status.
- Above $94,700 of taxable income the benefit of the lower rates is taken back in $100 steps, so from $97,601 the tax is 3.7% of all taxable income minus $79.90.
Paychecks in Arkansas: what to know
- Arkansas cut its top income tax rate from 3.9% to 3.7% in 2026. It applies to taxable income above $26,400.
- The 2026 standard deduction is $2,470 per taxpayer and each personal tax credit is worth $29 ($58 for a married couple filing jointly).
- Once taxable income reaches $97,601, Arkansans lose most of the benefit of the lower rates: the tax becomes 3.7% of all taxable income minus $79.90.
- Bonuses paid with regular wages are withheld at a flat 3.7% for Arkansas tax in 2026.
- A single Arkansan earning under $14,644 a year can elect the low-income rates and owe no state income tax withholding.
- Arkansas's state sales tax on groceries dropped to 0% on January 1, 2026; the general state rate stays 6.5%.
- Sales tax: 6.5% state sales tax, plus local taxes.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Arkansas. Yes. Arkansas taxes wages at 0% to 3.7% in 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 personal credit ($58 for married couples). Traditional 401(k) contributions are not taxed by Arkansas.
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
Arkansas sources
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Common questions
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas taxes wages at 0% to 3.7% in 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 personal credit ($58 for married couples). Traditional 401(k) contributions are not taxed by Arkansas.
What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?
Arkansas has graduated income tax rates from 2% to 3.7% in 2026, with the first $5,599 of taxable income taxed at 0%. The full 2026 brackets are listed on this page.
How much is the median Arkansas salary after taxes?
The median wage in Arkansas is $43,630 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $36,110 of it, or $1,388.84 every two weeks, which is 83% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Arkansas take home?
At $11.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $22,880 a year. A single filer takes home about $20,075, or $772.10 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Arkansas?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in Arkansas, taxes take about 12% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($22,880), 17% at the state median of $43,630 and 23% at twice the median ($87,300). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Arkansas income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in Arkansas after taxes?
The median hourly wage in Arkansas is $20.98. Working 40 hours a week, that is $43,638 a year, and a single filer takes home about $36,116, or $694.55 a week ($17.36 per hour worked).
How much does the average Arkansas worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in Arkansas is $54,890 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $44,741 a year, or $1,720.80 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in Arkansas?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare, and Arkansas usually withholds its own flat 3.7% supplemental rate. On a $5,000 bonus with a $43,630 salary, a single filer in Arkansas sees about $3,333 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in Arkansas?
The average (mean) wage in Arkansas is $54,890 a year, and the median is $43,630 ($20.98 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of Arkansas workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in Arkansas?
The median household income in Arkansas was $62,106 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my Arkansas pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a Arkansas minimum wage paycheck ($880.00 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $67.32.
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the Arkansas median wage of $43,630, that is $2,705 for Social Security and $633 for Medicare a year, or $128.37 per biweekly paycheck.
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Arkansas or Texas?
On a $43,630 (the Arkansas median) salary, a single filer keeps about $1,127 a year more in Texas than in Arkansas. Texas: $37,237, Tennessee: $37,237, Louisiana: $36,314, Mississippi: $36,224, Missouri: $36,159, Oklahoma: $35,819; Arkansas: $36,110 (single filer, $43,630 salary, no pre-tax deductions).