Arkansas paycheck calculator for 2026
Estimate 2026 take-home pay in Arkansas. State income tax up to 3.70% plus federal brackets and FICA.
| Gross | $3,269.23 |
| Federal income tax (marginal 22%) | −$316.15 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$243.03 |
| Arkansas income tax (marginal 3.70%) | −$92.65 |
| Retirement contribution | −$196.15 |
| Pre-tax benefits | −$92.31 |
| Net pay | $2,328.93 |
Top rate cut from 3.9% to 3.7% retroactive to Jan 1, 2026 (Act 1, 1st Extraordinary Session of May 2026). Details
How Arkansas taxes wages in 2026
Arkansas uses a graduated schedule with a top marginal rate of 3.70%. The standard deduction is $2,470 for single filers. Top rate cut from 3.9% to 3.7% retroactive to Jan 1, 2026 (Act 1, 1st Extraordinary Session of May 2026). Brackets are the DFA 2026 withholding-formula schedule, which is what Arkansas payroll uses; the annual return instead uses low-, middle- and regular-income tables with a bracket adjustment, so results for net income above about $94,700 can differ by up to roughly $290. Arkansas gives a $29 personal tax credit per exemption instead of an exemption; not modeled. Same schedule for all filing statuses.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,599 | 0.00% |
| $5,600 – $11,199 | 2.00% |
| $11,200 – $15,999 | 3.00% |
| $16,000 – $26,399 | 3.40% |
| $26,400 – and up | 3.70% |
Take-home pay in Arkansas at common salaries
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 parameters.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Arkansas tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,021 | $33,299 | 16.8% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,761 | $48,629 | 19.0% |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $2,686 | $65,941 | 22.4% |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $3,981 | $89,269 | 25.6% |
| $180,000 | $31,934 | $13,770 | $6,201 | $128,095 | 28.8% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $8,791 | $174,391 | 30.2% |
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Sources: dfa.arkansas.gov · arkansashouse.org · cross-check. Tax year 2026. Data confidence: medium.
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