Arkansas Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your Arkansas take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arkansas income tax.
Arkansas income tax in 2026
Arkansas has been lowering its income tax in steps. The calculator uses a 2% rate on the first $4,600 of taxable income and 3.9% above that, with a small personal credit of $29 per person.
The state standard deduction is $2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for married couples. Check the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for any rate change effective for your pay period.
Example take-home pay in Arkansas
Single filer, no 401(k), paid every 2 weeks:
Arkansas income tax brackets for 2026
These are the rates applied to your Arkansas taxable income, which is your pay after the deductions and exemptions described above.
| Single filers | Rate | Married filing jointly | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $4,600 | 2% | Up to $4,600 | 2% |
| Over $4,600 | 3.9% | Over $4,600 | 3.9% |
Arkansas take-home pay at different salaries
Estimated yearly figures for a single filer with no 401(k), using the same rules as the calculator above.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Arkansas taxes | Take-home / year | Every 2 weeks | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $957 | $25,328 | $974 | 15.6% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,737 | $40,618 | $1,562 | 18.8% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,712 | $58,880 | $2,265 | 21.5% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,687 | $75,493 | $2,904 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,637 | $108,154 | $4,160 | 27.9% |
How to keep more of your paycheck in Arkansas
On a $60,000 salary, putting 5% ($3,000) into a traditional 401(k) reduces your yearly take-home pay by about $2,523 (roughly $97 less every 2 weeks). That is less than the full $3,000 because the contribution saves about $360 in federal income tax and about $117 in Arkansas tax. The tax you avoid stays in your pocket instead of going to the government.
Filing status also matters. A married couple filing jointly with one $60,000 income takes home about $50,568 a year in Arkansas, compared with $48,263 for a single filer, mostly because of the larger standard deduction and wider tax brackets.
How this calculator works
We subtract your 401(k) contribution and the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly), then apply the 2026 federal brackets (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of pay, and Medicare is 1.45% (plus 0.9% on high pay). Arkansas uses its own standard deduction, a two-step rate schedule and a small personal credit.
Arkansas paycheck questions
What is Arkansas's top income tax rate?
3.9% in this calculator, subject to legislative changes.
Is there local income tax?
No.
Does Arkansas allow a standard deduction?
Yes, $2,470 single and $4,940 married.
Rates last updated: October 2026. This is an estimate and does not include credits, benefits or W-4 changes. Official source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.