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Arkansas Paycheck Calculator

Arkansas has cut its top income tax rate to 3.9%, with a small standard deduction and a $29 personal tax credit per person. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Arkansas after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables2%–3.9%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,856.26per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Arkansas paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax2% – 3.9% (2 brackets)
Standard deduction$2,470 single · $4,940 married
Exemption credit$29 single · $58 married · $29 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#24 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Arkansas?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Arkansas income tax−$81.82−$2,127
Take-home pay$1,856.26$48,263

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Arkansas takes home about $81,148 a year ($3,121.08 bi-weekly).

Arkansas take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAArkansas taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$957$25,328$974.14
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,347$32,973$1,268.18
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,737$40,618$1,562.22
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,127$48,263$1,856.26
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,712$58,880$2,264.62
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,687$75,493$2,903.57
$150,000$24,734$11,475$5,637$108,154$4,159.76
$200,000$36,734$14,339$7,587$141,340$5,436.14

Arkansas income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to Arkansas taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

Arkansas brackets, single
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $4,600
3.9%Over $4,600

Married filing jointly

Arkansas brackets, married
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $4,600
3.9%Over $4,600

How Arkansas compares

On a $75,000 salary, Arkansas ranks #24 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $58,880 a year, or 78.5% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Arkansas tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Arkansas withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Arkansas have a state income tax?

Yes. Arkansas has state income tax rates from 2% to 3.9% for 2026. The standard deduction is $2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Arkansas takes home about $48,263 a year, or $1,856.26 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,127 in Arkansas state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Arkansas?

On a $60,000 salary, about 19.6% of gross pay goes to taxes in Arkansas: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (3.5%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Arkansas?

No. Arkansas cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Arkansas a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Arkansas ranks #24 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $58,880 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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