Arkansas Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Arkansas — federal tax, FICA and state tax calculated instantly, per paycheck, per month and per year.
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Income tax in Arkansas
Arkansas taxes wage income on a progressive schedule — 2 brackets running from 2% to 3.9% for single filers. This calculator applies Arkansas's real 2026 brackets, its standard deduction ($2,470 single / $4,940 married) and its personal exemption, so the state-tax line follows the actual schedule rather than a flat-rate guess.
Arkansas income tax brackets for 2026
Single filers. Each rate applies only to the income falling inside that band — these are marginal rates, not a flat rate on the whole salary.
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $4,600 | 3.9% |
State taxable income is your pay after Arkansas's standard deduction and personal exemption of $2,470 for a single filer ($4,940 married filing jointly).
How Arkansas compares
Arkansas sits in the lower-middle of state income tax burdens. On $100,000 a single filer pays $3,716, ranking 29th of 51. Comparable states include Colorado ($3,692), Missouri ($3,763) and Nebraska ($3,846). Even so, the effective rate is far below Arkansas's 3.9% top marginal rate.
Worked example: $100,000 in Arkansas
Take a single filer on $100,000 in Arkansas. After the $2,470 standard deduction and personal exemption, state taxable income is $97,530:
| Income band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $4,600 | 2% | $92 |
| $4,600 – $97,530 | 3.9% | $3,624 |
| Total state tax | — | $3,716 |
The effective rate works out to 3.7% of gross salary — far below the 3.9% top marginal rate, because only the last slice of income is taxed at that rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas taxes wage income on a progressive schedule with 2 brackets, from 2% to 3.9% for single filers. The top rate applies only to income above the highest threshold — it is a marginal rate, not a flat rate.
What is the income tax rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas's rates run from 2% to 3.9% for single filers, applied to income after the $2,470 standard deduction and personal exemption. A single filer on $100,000 pays about $3,716 — an effective rate of 3.7%, well below the 3.9% top rate.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Arkansas?
About $58,851 per year in take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and Arkansas state income tax $2,741.
I'm moving to Arkansas. What should I know about taxes?
Arkansas sits in the middle of the pack — for a single filer on $100,000 it collects $3,716 (29th of 51). Compare take-home pay rather than salary, and factor in property and sales taxes.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Take-home pay equals gross pay minus federal income tax (IRS 2026 brackets and the $16,100 standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare), and Arkansas state income tax. For Arkansas, state taxable income starts from your pay after the $2,470 standard deduction and personal exemption.
What is FICA tax in 2026?
FICA is 7.65% of wages: 6.2% Social Security on earnings up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare on all earnings, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 single / $250,000 married. FICA is federal and identical in every state.
Why does my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?
Real paychecks reflect your W-4 withholding choices and pre-tax benefits. For Arkansas, no local wage tax applies in this state, though school-district and municipal fees can still apply. This calculator is a planning estimate, not a payroll prediction.