How Arkansas taxes your paycheck
Arkansas uses progressive brackets from 2% to 3.7%, after a standard deduction of $2,470 (single) / $4,940 (married). Top rate cut to 3.7% retroactive to 1 Jan 2026.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Arkansas take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Arkansas tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,281 | $33,039 | $1,270.72 | 17.4% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,021 | $48,369 | $1,860.33 | 19.4% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,761 | $62,349 | $2,398.02 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,501 | $75,679 | $2,910.71 | 24.3% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,351 | $108,440 | $4,170.75 | 27.7% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.