Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Arkansas after federal income tax, Arkansas state income tax, and FICA.
You keep 76% of your gross pay
Federal income taxAnnual: −$13,170.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Federal standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Federal taxable income
- $83,900
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$12,400 | 10.0% | $1,240 |
| $12,400–$50,400 | 12.0% | $4,560 |
| $50,400–$105,700 | 22.0% | $7,370 |
| Total | $13,170 | |
Source:IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (drop PDF) — Section 4.01 Tax Rate Tables and Section 3.14 Standard Deduction, tax year 2026fetched June 17, 2026
State income taxAnnual: −$3,241.45
- Gross income
- $100,000
- State standard deduction
- −$2,470
- Arkansas taxable income
- $97,530
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$5,599 | 0.0% | $0 |
| $5,599–$11,199 | 2.0% | $112 |
| $11,199–$15,999 | 3.0% | $144 |
| $15,999–$26,399 | 3.4% | $354 |
| $26,399+ | 3.7% | $2,632 |
| Total | $3,241 | |
Source:Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Individual income taxfetched June 18, 2026
Social SecurityAnnual: −$6,200.00
- Wages subject to Social Security
- $100,000
$100,000 × 6.2% = $6,200
Source:SSA Office of the Chief Actuary — Contribution and Benefit Basefetched June 17, 2026
MedicareAnnual: −$1,450.00
- Wages subject to Medicare
- $100,000
$100,000 × 1.45% = $1,450Medicare has no wage cap.
Source:IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesfetched June 17, 2026
Updated June 18, 2026Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — Individual income tax
Arkansas income tax, explained
Arkansas has a near-flat income tax. In a May 2026 special session the state cut its top rate to 3.7% (from 3.9%), retroactive to January 1, 2026. For 2026 the low-/middle-income schedule runs 0% on the first $5,599 of taxable income, then 2%, 3%, 3.4%, and a top 3.7% above $26,399. Arkansas's standard deduction is $2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for married couples filing jointly, adjusted for inflation.
Arkansas picks one of two rate tables based on your total income. Up to $94,700 of net taxable income you use the standard table shown above, which this estimate models. Above $94,700, Arkansas switches to its upper-income table — 2% on the first $4,700 and 3.7% on everything else, dropping the lower brackets — so filers over about $94,700 owe roughly $290 more than this estimate shows (a 'bracket adjustment' smooths the $94,701–$97,600 transition). Arkansas grants its exemptions as small tax credits, which this estimate does not model.
Arkansas income tax brackets (2026)
Marginal rates for single filers — each rate applies only to the income within its range.
Single filers · 2026 tax year
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 0.0% | $0 – $5,599 |
| 2.0% | $5,599 – $11,199 |
| 3.0% | $11,199 – $15,999 |
| 3.4% | $15,999 – $26,399 |
| 3.7% | $26,399 and up |
Example take-home pay in Arkansas
Single filer, 2026 rates, before any pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home | / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,391 | $3,825 | $40,964 | $3,414 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,316 | $5,738 | $59,276 | $4,940 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,241 | $7,650 | $75,939 | $6,328 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arkansas's income tax rate for 2026?
- Arkansas is nearly flat. After a May 2026 special-session cut, the 2026 schedule is 0% on the first $5,599 of taxable income, then 2%, 3%, 3.4%, and a top 3.7% above $26,399 — down from the previous 3.9% top rate.
- What is Arkansas's standard deduction?
- $2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for married couples filing jointly in 2026, adjusted for inflation.
- Why might my Arkansas tax differ from this estimate?
- Arkansas selects one of two tables by your total net income. Up to $94,700 you use the standard table, which this calculator models. Above $94,700 Arkansas switches to the upper-income table (2% on the first $4,700, then 3.7% on the rest, without the lower brackets), so high earners owe about $290 more than shown here. A 'bracket adjustment' smooths the $94,701–$97,600 transition.
Compare other states
Where you live changes your take-home pay. Compare similar states and popular no-income-taxdestinations — a common check when you’re weighing a move:
- Alabamaup to 5.0%
- Californiaup to 13.3%
- Connecticutup to 6.99%
- Delawareup to 6.6%
- TexasNo tax
- FloridaNo tax
Side-by-side comparisons
Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator gives an approximate take-home figure based on 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and, where shown, state income tax. It does not account for tax credits (such as the Child Tax Credit or EITC), the Alternative Minimum Tax, preferential capital-gains rates, or itemized deductions beyond the standard deduction. Your actual paycheck may differ. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.