Arkansas Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Arkansas after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
Take-home pay in Arkansas at common salaries
These figures assume a single filer, no pre-tax deductions, paid every two weeks. Arkansas taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA. For example, a $60,000 salary comes to about $1,871.44 per paycheck, or $48,658 per year.
| Gross salary | Take-home (biweekly) | Take-home (yearly) | Taxes as % of gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $987.02 | $25,663 | 14.5% |
| $45,000 | $1,429.23 | $37,160 | 17.4% |
| $60,000 | $1,871.44 | $48,658 | 18.9% |
| $80,000 | $2,409.14 | $62,638 | 21.7% |
| $100,000 | $2,911.24 | $75,692 | 24.3% |
| $150,000 | $4,170.82 | $108,441 | 27.7% |
How much does Arkansas take from your pay?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, Arkansas income tax comes to about $992 a year on $40,000 (2.5% of gross), $1,732 on $60,000 (2.9%) and $3,488 on $100,000 (3.5%). By comparison, the same $60,000 salary in a state with no income tax keeps that $1,732 in your pocket each year, before any sales, property or other taxes.
Arkansas rules built into this calculator
- Arkansas allows its own standard deduction of $2,470 for single filers, $2,470 for married filing jointly and $2,470 for head of household.
- A personal credit of $29 (single) or $58 (married filing jointly) is subtracted from the tax itself.
- Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce Arkansas taxable wages as well as federal taxable wages.
How this calculator works
- Pre-tax deductions. Any 401(k) contribution is subtracted first.
- Federal income tax. The 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household) is subtracted, then marginal brackets from 10% to 37% apply.
- FICA. Social Security and Medicare are calculated on gross wages.
- State tax. Arkansas taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA.
Simplifications: assumes wages only, no dependents or credits, the standard deduction, and no local or city taxes. Federal figures follow IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 wage base. Rates and deductions last verified against official sources on October 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas uses graduated rates that rise with income. Arkansas taxes wages with rates of 0% on the first $5,599, then 2%, 3%, 3.4% and a 3.7% top rate for 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction, and subtracts a $29 personal tax credit for each exemption you claim (one for single filers, two for married filing jointly or head of household). Between about $94,700 and $97,600 of taxable income the lower-bracket benefit is phased out, which the calculator includes. The separate low-income tax tables for incomes under about $17,500, dependents and other credits are not included. Arkansas does not levy local income taxes on wages.
How much Arkansas income tax will I pay on $60,000?
A single filer with no pre-tax deductions pays about $1,732 a year in Arkansas income tax on $60,000, which is roughly $66.63 per biweekly paycheck. Your figure will differ with filing status, 401(k) contributions and local taxes.
What is FICA?
FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. In 2026 the employee share is 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on wages above $200,000.
Why is my real paycheck different from this estimate?
Health insurance premiums, HSA or FSA contributions, local taxes, your W-4 settings, and extra withholding all change the amount. Use this as a planning estimate and check your pay stub for exact figures.
How does a 401(k) contribution change my take-home?
Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce the wages used for federal and state income tax, but not Social Security or Medicare tax. Your take-home falls by less than the amount you contribute.