How much is taken out of a paycheck in Arkansas?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Arkansas and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,871.45 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Arkansas income tax takes $66.63. Altogether that is 18.9% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Arkansas state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Taxable income, all filers |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 to $5,600 |
| 2% | $5,600 to $11,200 |
| 3% | $11,200 to $16,000 |
| 3.4% | $16,000 to $26,400 |
| 3.7% | Over $26,400 |
Taxable income is pay after the Arkansas standard deduction: $2,470 for single filers, $4,940 for married couples filing jointly and $2,470 for heads of household.
Take-home pay by salary in Arkansas
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Arkansas taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $622 | $25,663 | $987.02 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $992 | $33,328 | $1,281.83 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,362 | $40,993 | $1,576.64 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871.45 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,287 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,490 | $75,690 | $2,911.17 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,425 | $92,279 | $3,549.18 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,350 | $108,441 | $4,170.82 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $7,200 | $141,727 | $5,451.05 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Arkansas
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,582 | $1,022.40 | $12.78 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,365 | $1,206.36 | $15.08 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,554 | $1,329.00 | $16.61 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,526 | $1,635.60 | $20.44 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,497 | $1,942.20 | $24.28 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,770 | $2,491.17 | $31.14 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $78,346 | $3,013.32 | $37.67 |
Arkansas take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Arkansas, Tennessee leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871.45 |
| Louisiana paycheck calculator | $1,414 | $48,976 | $1,883.70 |
| Mississippi paycheck calculator | $1,668 | $48,722 | $1,873.92 |
| Missouri paycheck calculator | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867.03 |
| Oklahoma paycheck calculator | $2,155 | $48,236 | $1,855.21 |
| Tennessee paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Texas paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Sources
Arkansas rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: dfa.arkansas.gov, dfa.arkansas.gov, arkleg.state.ar.us. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.