Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Arkansas. Arkansas taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 3.9% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate.
Take-home pay in Arkansas by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,115 | $2,093 | $966 | 16.3% |
| $40,000 | $32,760 | $2,730 | $1,260 | 18.1% |
| $50,000 | $40,405 | $3,367 | $1,554 | 19.2% |
| $60,000 | $48,050 | $4,004 | $1,848 | 19.9% |
| $70,000 | $55,345 | $4,612 | $2,129 | 20.9% |
| $80,000 | $61,990 | $5,166 | $2,384 | 22.5% |
| $100,000 | $75,280 | $6,273 | $2,895 | 24.7% |
| $120,000 | $88,570 | $7,381 | $3,407 | 26.2% |
| $150,000 | $107,941 | $8,995 | $4,152 | 28% |
Arkansas income tax
Arkansas taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 3.9% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,340 state tax, leaving $48,050 a year.
Other Arkansas pay facts
- State minimum wage: $11.00 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 6.5% state rate, 9.46% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Arkansas
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Arkansas?
About 19.9% in total, or $11,950 a year, for a single filer.
Does Arkansas have state income tax?
Arkansas taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 3.9% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.