Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Arkansas take-home pay for 2026. Enter your salary below to see federal, FICA, and state taxes.
Take-home pay · Bi-weekly
$2,263.51
$58,851 / year · 78.5% of gross
| Gross pay | $75,000 | $2,884.62 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 | −$295.00 |
| Social Security | −$4,650 | −$178.85 |
| Medicare | −$1,088 | −$41.83 |
| Arkansas state tax | −$2,741 | −$105.43 |
| Take-home pay | $58,851 | $2,263.51 |
| Item | Annual | Per paycheck |
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Effective tax rate 21.5%. Estimate only — excludes local taxes and credits.
Arkansas take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)
| Gross salary | Total tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $7,056 | $32,944 | 17.6% |
| $60,000 | $11,766 | $48,234 | 19.6% |
| $80,000 | $17,826 | $62,174 | 22.3% |
| $100,000 | $24,536 | $75,464 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $41,875 | $108,125 | 27.9% |
Arkansas income tax brackets (2026)
| Rate | Single — taxable income over | Married filing jointly — over |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $0 |
| 3.9% | $4,600 | $4,600 |
Brackets apply to wages after Arkansas's standard deduction ($2,470 single / $4,940 married, 2026). Rates are marginal — each rate applies only to income above its threshold.
Single vs. married filing jointly in Arkansas
| Gross salary | Single take-home | Married take-home | Married keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $48,234 | $50,510 | +$2,276 |
| $100,000 | $75,464 | $81,090 | +$5,626 |
| $150,000 | $108,125 | $117,615 | +$9,490 |
Married figures assume one income and married-filing-jointly withholding. Two-income couples land between the two columns — switch the filing status in the calculator above to model your own split.
About Arkansas paychecks & taxes
Arkansas has cut its top income tax rate repeatedly in recent years — it now stands at 3.9%, down from 5.9% just a few years ago, and the top rate starts at only $4,600 of taxable income, making the system nearly flat in practice.
The standard deduction is small (about $2,470 single), but with the low rates the total state bite stays modest. There are no local wage taxes in Arkansas.
Arkansas paycheck FAQ
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas taxes wage income using progressive brackets (2026 estimate), on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?
Arkansas uses progressive brackets in 2026, from 2.0% up to a top rate of 3.90% for single filers.
What is the take-home pay on $80,000 in Arkansas?
On an $80,000 salary in Arkansas, the estimated annual take-home pay is about $62,174 for a single filer (2026), after federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax.
Do married couples take home more in Arkansas?
Yes — on a $100,000 salary in Arkansas, a married filer (one income) takes home about $5,626 more per year than a single filer, thanks to the larger standard deductions and wider brackets at both federal and state level.
Sources: IRS (2026 federal brackets), Social Security Administration (FICA limits), and the Tax Foundation's 2026 state tax survey. Data verified June 2026. See our methodology & data sources for what this estimate includes and excludes.