Arkansas paycheck calculator
Take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and Arkansas income tax.
Take-home pay, every two weeks
$2,015.59
$52,405 a year · $4,367 a month · 19.4% of gross goes to tax
- Take-home 80.6%
- Federal 8.6%
- FICA 7.6%
- State 3.1%
| Item | Per check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$943 |
| Arkansas income tax | −$77.01 | −$2,002 |
| Net pay | $2,015.59 | $52,405 |
Federal bracket 12% · Arkansas top slice 3.9% · 2026 rules
Arkansas take-home pay at a glance
- $75,000 salary: $59,200 a year, $2,276.94 every two weeks (single, 2026).
- State income tax: 0% to 3.9%.
- Rank: #19 of 51 for take-home pay on $75,000, among the 50 states and DC.
How Arkansas taxes your paycheck
Arkansas cut its top rate to 3.9%. Lower-income filers use separate low-income tables not modelled here.
Arkansas income tax brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,499 | 0% |
| $5,499 – $10,899 | 2% |
| $10,899 – $15,599 | 3% |
| $15,599 – $25,699 | 3.4% |
| $25,699 and up | 3.9% |
Married couples filing jointly use the same brackets. Figures are for 2025 as published by the state; the calculator applies known 2026 rate cuts where they have been enacted.
Arkansas salary after tax
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $637 | $25,648 | $986.46 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,417 | $40,938 | $1,574.53 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,392 | $59,200 | $2,276.94 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,367 | $75,813 | $2,915.88 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,317 | $108,474 | $4,172.07 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $7,267 | $141,660 | $5,448.46 |
Single filer, 2026, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local tax.
Arkansas paycheck by pay frequency
| Pay schedule | Checks / yr | Gross per check | Take-home per check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $934.29 |
| Every two weeks | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,868.57 |
| Twice a month | 24 | $2,500.00 | $2,024.29 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $4,048.57 |
$60,000 salary, single filer, 2026.
Arkansas hourly paycheck after tax
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Weekly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hour | $31,200 | $26,565 | $510.87 | $1,021.74 |
| $20/hour | $41,600 | $34,516 | $663.77 | $1,327.54 |
| $25/hour | $52,000 | $42,467 | $816.67 | $1,633.34 |
| $30/hour | $62,400 | $50,418 | $969.57 | $1,939.14 |
| $40/hour | $83,200 | $64,649 | $1,243.25 | $2,486.51 |
| $50/hour | $104,000 | $78,471 | $1,509.05 | $3,018.11 |
40 hours a week, 52 weeks. Overtime? Switch the calculator to Hourly or use the overtime calculator.
Questions people ask
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas cut its top rate to 3.9%. Lower-income filers use separate low-income tables not modelled here.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Arkansas?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Arkansas takes home about $59,200 a year in 2026, or $2,276.94 per bi-weekly paycheck, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state tax. That is 21.1% of gross going to tax, before any 401(k) or benefits.
What is the Arkansas income tax rate?
Arkansas uses graduated brackets from 0% up to 3.9% for single filers.
Are there city or local income taxes in Arkansas?
PaycheckWise doesn’t model any city or county income tax on wages in Arkansas; the main paycheck deductions are federal income tax, FICA, state income tax.
How much is a bi-weekly paycheck on $60,000 in Arkansas?
About $1,868.57 after taxes for a single filer in 2026 (gross $2,307.69). Paid twice a month instead, each check is about $2,024.29.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Arkansas?
Full-time, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. In Arkansas a single filer keeps about $34,516 a year, or $1,327.54 every two weeks, in 2026.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Arkansas?
At $75,000 it is about 21.1% in total: roughly 10.2% federal income tax, 7.65% Social Security and Medicare, and 3.2% to Arkansas. Lower incomes pay a smaller share because of the standard deduction and lower brackets.
I live in another state but work in Arkansas. Which state taxes me?
Arkansas generally taxes non-residents on wages earned there. Your home state usually gives a credit for tax paid to Arkansas so you aren’t taxed twice; Arkansas has no reciprocity agreements.