Arkansas paycheck taxes at a glance
Arkansas has income tax from 0% to 3.7%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Arkansas rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 5 brackets (0%–3.7%) |
| Standard deduction | $2,470 single · $4,940 married |
| Personal exemption | $0 single · $0 married |
| Personal credit | $29 single · $58 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main Arkansas rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Arkansas income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to Arkansas taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,599: 0% | $0 – $5,599: 0% |
| $5,600 – $11,199: 2% | $5,600 – $11,199: 2% |
| $11,200 – $15,999: 3% | $11,200 – $15,999: 3% |
| $16,000 – $26,399: 3.4% | $16,000 – $26,399: 3.4% |
| $26,400+: 3.7% | $26,400+: 3.7% |
Take-home pay examples in Arkansas
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,328 | $2,777 | $1,282 | $992 | 16.7% |
| $60,000 | $48,658 | $4,055 | $1,871 | $1,732 | 18.9% |
| $80,000 | $62,638 | $5,220 | $2,409 | $2,472 | 21.7% |
| $100,000 | $75,968 | $6,331 | $2,922 | $3,212 | 24.0% |
| $150,000 | $108,441 | $9,037 | $4,171 | $5,350 | 27.7% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Arkansas cut its top individual income tax rate from 3.9% to 3.7%, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
- Arkansas uses a $29 personal tax credit per exemption instead of a personal exemption deduction.
- Arkansas eliminated its state sales tax on groceries on January 1, 2026, though local sales taxes still apply.
Also see the Arkansas sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?
Arkansas has a progressive income tax with 5 brackets for single filers, from 0% to 3.7% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $48,658 a year ($4,055 a month) in Arkansas, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Arkansas income tax ($1,732), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Arkansas?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Arkansas taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.