Arkansas Paycheck Calculator 2026
Arkansas's 2026 withholding formula starts taxing income above about $5,600 and tops out at 3.7%, with a $29 credit for each personal exemption.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,280.96
$59,305 per year · 79.1% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Arkansas state income tax
- $87.98
- Take-home pay
- $2,280.96
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in Arkansas
Arkansas uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 2% to 13.7%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Before the brackets apply, Arkansas subtracts a standard deduction of about $2,470 for single filers.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each Arkansas paycheck.
What changes an Arkansas paycheck?
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration published a withholding formula effective January 1, 2026. After a $2,470 standard deduction, income up to $5,600 is untaxed, then rates step up through 2%, 3% and 3.4% to 3.7% above $26,400. Between roughly $94,700 and $97,600 the formula phases out the benefit of the lower brackets, so the marginal rate briefly reaches 13.7%. Tax Foundation's table still shows 3.9%, but the state's own formula is what employers apply.
Arkansas uses credits rather than exemptions. Each personal allowance on Form AR4EC is worth $29 a year, which the calculator applies as $29 for a single filer and $58 for a married couple. Dependent allowances are not included.
Arkansas has no local income tax and no state disability deduction, so federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are the other main deductions. Married filers use a $4,940 standard deduction on the return, which is above the $2,470 used in the employer formula.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Arkansas
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Arkansas. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $48,658 per year — 81.1% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Arkansas state income tax | $1,732 | $67 |
| Take-home pay | $48,658 | $1,871 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Arkansas
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | AR tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $992 | $33,328 | $1,282 |
| $60,000 | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871 |
| $85,000 | $2,657 | $65,970 | $2,537 |
| $120,000 | $4,242 | $89,008 | $3,423 |
Arkansas income tax rates used for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,600 | 0% |
| $5,600 – $11,200 | 2% |
| $11,200 – $16,000 | 3% |
| $16,000 – $26,400 | 3.4% |
| $26,400 – $94,700 | 3.7% |
| $94,700 – $97,600 | 13.7% |
| Over $97,600 | 3.7% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,600 | 0% |
| $5,600 – $11,200 | 2% |
| $11,200 – $16,000 | 3% |
| $16,000 – $26,400 | 3.4% |
| $26,400 – $94,700 | 3.7% |
| $94,700 – $97,600 | 13.7% |
| Over $97,600 | 3.7% |
- Standard deduction: $2,470 single, $4,940 married filing jointly.
- Personal credit: $29 single, $58 married filing jointly.
Sources and limitations
The 2026 Arkansas tax inputs on this page are based on Arkansas tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Arkansas has a progressive state income tax (2%–13.7%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the Arkansas income tax rates?
Arkansas has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 2% to 13.7%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Arkansas?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Arkansas withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.