Arkansas take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $992 | $33,328 | $1,281.83 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871.45 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,472 | $62,638 | $2,409.14 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,212 | $75,968 | $2,921.83 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,062 | $108,729 | $4,181.87 |
Arkansas income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,600 | 0% |
| $5,600 – $11,200 | 2% |
| $11,200 – $16,000 | 3% |
| $16,000 – $26,400 | 3.4% |
| $26,400 and over | 3.7% |
Standard deduction: $2,470 single, $4,940 married filing jointly, $2,470 head of household.
Personal exemption credit: $29.00 single, $58.00 married filing jointly (subtracted from the tax, not from income).
Federal taxes on every Arkansas paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- A law passed in May 2026 cut Arkansas’s top rate from 3.9% to 3.7% for the whole of 2026. Paychecks early in the year were withheld at the old rate, so many workers will get the difference back as a refund.
- The rate table shown is the one Arkansas uses for incomes up to about $94,700. Above that, the state phases out the benefit of the lower rates, so people with taxable income over about $97,600 pay roughly $290 a year more than this estimate.
- Arkansas uses the same rate table for every filing status. Married couples can work out their tax separately on the same return, which often lowers the bill when both spouses earn income. This calculator taxes joint income together, so it may overstate tax for two-earner couples.
- Each filer gets a $29 tax credit, and each dependent adds another $29.
- Bonuses are withheld at a flat 3.7%.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Arkansas takes home about $48,658 a year, or $1,871.45 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arkansas income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas has a progressive income tax from 2% to 3.7%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $2,470.
How is a Arkansas bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Arkansas's supplemental rate of 3.7%.
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