How Arkansas taxes your paycheck in 2026
Arkansas uses a graduated income tax with 2 brackets, from 2% at the bottom to 3.9% at the top, applied after a $2,470 single-filer deduction/exemption. Arkansas uses separate rate tables for incomes under about $92,300; this estimate applies the standard table.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Arkansas's income tax, in context
Arkansas has cut its top rate repeatedly, from 6.9% in 2015 to 3.9% today, and uses separate rate tables depending on income level. The structure is unusual: rather than a single bracket schedule, lower-income filers use a different table entirely, which is why estimates from generic calculators can miss for incomes under roughly $92,000.
Arkansas 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, after the $2,470 single-filer deduction/exemption.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $4,600 | 2% |
| Over $4,600 | 3.9% |
How Arkansas compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Arkansas ranks 29th of 51 for take-home pay, at $58,851 after $2,741 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $2,741 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Arkansas's average combined sales tax is 9.48% — see the Arkansas sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $2,741 | $58,851 | — |
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,741 |
| Texas | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,741 |
| Louisiana | $1,864 | $59,729 | +$878 |
| Mississippi | $2,508 | $59,085 | +$233 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | +$154 |
| Oklahoma | $2,875 | $58,718 | −$133 |
Example take-home pay in Arkansas
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | AR state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,376 | $32,944 | $1,267 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,766 | $40,589 | $1,561 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $2,156 | $48,234 | $1,855 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,741 | $58,851 | $2,264 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,716 | $75,464 | $2,902 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $5,666 | $108,125 | $4,159 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Arkansas?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $2,741 in Arkansas state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $58,851 a year, or $2,264 every two weeks.
+What is the Arkansas state income tax rate for 2026?
Arkansas uses a graduated income tax with 2 brackets, from 2% at the bottom to 3.9% at the top, applied after a $2,470 single-filer deduction/exemption. Arkansas uses separate rate tables for incomes under about $92,300; this estimate applies the standard table.
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Arkansas?
About $75,464 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $3,716 Arkansas state tax. That's roughly $6,289 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Arkansas?
About $40,589 a year, or $1,561 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $1,766 of Arkansas state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Arkansas?
3.9%. That's the Arkansas tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 33.5% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Arkansas, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.