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Arkansas Paycheck Calculator

Enter your salary and pay frequency to see what you actually take home in Arkansas. The calculator applies the 2026 federal tax brackets, Social Security and Medicare, and Arkansas's 2026 income tax (2 brackets from 2% to 3.9%), after your 401(k) and other pre-tax deductions.

How to use the Arkansas Paycheck Calculator

Fill in the fields on the left. Results, charts and the breakdown update instantly as you type or move a slider. Pick your country at the top of the page to switch currency.

Arkansas income tax brackets 2026

Arkansas has 2 brackets from 2% to 3.9%. Arkansas uses special tax tables for lower incomes, so results for incomes under about $90,000 are a close estimate.

All filers
Taxable incomeRate
$0 – $4,6002%
Over $4,6003.9%

Standard deduction: $2,470 single, $4,940 married. Personal exemption credit: $29 single, $58 married.

Sources: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Arkansas revenue and labor department rates for 2026. Federal: 2026 brackets, $184,500 Social Security wage base. See paycheck calculators for every state.

Formula

Take-home pay = Salary − 401(k) − pre-tax deductions − federal income tax − Social Security − Medicare − Arkansas income tax Per paycheck = yearly take-home ÷ number of paydays Arkansas taxable income = wages − pre-tax deductions − state deductions and exemptions

Frequently asked questions

How much is Arkansas state income tax in 2026?

Arkansas has 2 brackets from 2% to 3.9% for 2026. Arkansas uses special tax tables for lower incomes, so results for incomes under about $90,000 are a close estimate.

What taxes come out of a Arkansas paycheck?

Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000), Arkansas income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) and health insurance deductions lower your taxable pay.

Is this Arkansas paycheck calculator up to date?

Yes. It uses the 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and the latest published Arkansas tax rules. We last reviewed the Arkansas numbers on 20 Oct 2026.

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