Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in Arkansas after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax. Set to a $75,000 salary by default; change any field.
What Arkansas Takes From Your Pay
Arkansas uses graduated rates across 2 brackets, from 2% to 3.9%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $4,600 for a single filer. Single filers get an estimated state deduction of $2,470.
You adjust state withholding with Form AR4EC, filed with payroll.
Arkansas now has two rates: 2% on the first $4,600 of taxable income and a top rate of 3.9%, after several rate cuts in recent years.
What a Minimum-Wage Paycheck Looks Like in Arkansas
Minimum wage in Arkansas: $11.00 an hour, per the Labor Department summary current on July 1, 2026. A single filer on a 40-hour schedule at that rate brings in $440.00 weekly gross and keeps around $380.23, or $19,772 over twelve months, with no deductions. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $680 a year at this level.
Against the $43,630 median wage in Arkansas, a full-time minimum-wage year of $22,880 equals about 52%.
Check the Arkansas labor department for the latest rate before relying on these numbers; the hourly paycheck calculator lets you try your own wage.
Typical Arkansas Salaries and Their Take-Home Pay
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025 show a median wage of $43,630 a year in Arkansas, 14% below the national median of $50,980. The average (mean) is $54,890, spread over roughly 1,303,600 jobs.
Here is how far each of those wages goes for a single filer with no deductions, once federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs are taken out of biweekly pay:
| Pay level in Arkansas | Annual wage | Take-home per year | Take-home per biweekly check | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earners (10th percentile) | $27,020 | $23,020 | $885.38 | 14.8% |
| Middle of the pack (median) | $43,630 | $35,748 | $1,374.92 | 18.1% |
| Mean wage | $54,890 | $44,356 | $1,706.01 | 19.2% |
| 75th percentile | $61,850 | $49,677 | $1,910.66 | 19.7% |
OEWS counts wage and salary jobs and leaves out the self-employed. Your own pay depends on your job and employer. Enter it in the salary paycheck calculator.
Arkansas Pay Schedules
Arkansas requires semimonthly pay. This summary comes from the US Department of Labor and has exceptions by industry and job type, so check with the Arkansas labor department for your situation.
For a $43,600 salary (the BLS median wage there), single filer and no deductions, the permitted schedule produces:
| Schedule | Before tax | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $1,816.67 | $1,488.54 |
The pay frequency guide explains the trade-offs, and the biweekly and weekly calculators take your own inputs.
Payroll Programs and Local Taxes in Arkansas
State Payroll Programs
Arkansas has no employee-paid payroll programs in this estimate.
Local Taxes
Arkansas has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions generally lower Arkansas taxable wages. See paycheck deductions.
Arkansas Tax Rates on Wages
Estimated Arkansas income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $2,470:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $4,600 | 2% |
| $4,600 and up | 3.9% |
Arkansas Take-Home Pay by Salary
On $75,000, single with no deductions, Arkansas ranks 26 of 51 for what you keep: about $58,880 a year, $0 above the median state at $58,880.
| Salary | Net per check (biweekly) | Net per year | Total tax rate | State tax + programs / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $974.14 | $25,328 | 15.6% | $957 |
| $45,000 | $1,415.20 | $36,795 | 18.2% | $1,542 |
| $60,000 | $1,856.26 | $48,263 | 19.6% | $2,127 |
| $75,000 | $2,264.62 | $58,880 | 21.5% | $2,712 |
| $100,000 | $2,903.57 | $75,493 | 24.5% | $3,687 |
| $150,000 | $4,159.76 | $108,154 | 27.9% | $5,637 |
Border Comparison for Arkansas
Holding pay at $75,000 for a single filer, here is Arkansas next to the states it borders or sits near:
| State | Yearly take-home | State taxes and programs | Versus this state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (this page) | $58,880 | $2,712 | +$0 |
| Louisiana | $59,729 | $1,864 | +$849 |
| Missouri | $59,000 | $2,592 | +$120 |
| Oklahoma | $58,763 | $2,830 | -$117 |
| Texas | $61,592 | $0 | +$2,712 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with Arkansas. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
Practical Tips for Arkansas Workers
- Pre-tax contributions save Arkansas tax at up to 3.9%, plus federal tax, where the deduction is allowed.
- After a move, marriage or new child, refresh Form AR4EC with your employer.
- Check whether a city, county or school district tax applies to you: Arkansas has no local wage taxes.
- The federal side of pre-tax saving is covered in paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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Arkansas Paycheck Questions Answered
How does Arkansas tax wages?
Yes. Tax on wages in Arkansas climbs from 2% to 3.9% across brackets.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Arkansas?
About $1,856.26 every two weeks, or $48,263 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Arkansas tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
How much is the minimum wage in Arkansas in 2026?
The minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 an hour as of July 1, 2026 according to the US Department of Labor. At 40 hours a week that is about $380.23 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the typical wage in Arkansas?
Median pay is $43,630 and the mean is $54,890 across all occupations in Arkansas (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A single filer at the median keeps about $35,748 a year.
Does Arkansas require a certain payday frequency?
Arkansas requires semimonthly pay. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Could a local tax apply to my pay in Arkansas?
Arkansas has no local wage taxes. Use the local income tax field in the calculator to include one.
How do I change state withholding in Arkansas?
Arkansas uses Form AR4EC for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
If I live in another state but work in Arkansas, where do I pay tax?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in Louisiana and work in Arkansas, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
How does Arkansas rank for take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, Arkansas ranks 26 of 51 (states and DC), with about $58,880 a year in take-home pay.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.