How Arkansas taxes your paycheck
Arkansas has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2% to 3.7% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $2,470.
A personal credit of $29 per person and $29 per dependent comes off the tax.
HB 1001 (2026) cut the top rate from 3.9% to 3.7%, back to January 1, 2026. We use the DFA withholding formula.
Arkansas take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Arkansas tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $23.94 | $987.02 | $25,663 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $38.17 | $1,281.83 | $33,328 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $52.40 | $1,576.65 | $40,993 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $66.63 | $1,871.44 | $48,657 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $80.86 | $2,152.80 | $55,973 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $87.98 | $2,280.96 | $59,305 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $95.09 | $2,409.13 | $62,637 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $109.33 | $2,665.48 | $69,302 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $134.22 | $2,911.16 | $75,690 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $163.07 | $3,423.47 | $89,010 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $205.76 | $4,170.82 | $108,441 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $276.91 | $5,451.05 | $141,727 |
Sources
- Arkansas DFA Withholding Tax Formula, effective 01/01/2026 (revised for 3.7%)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Arkansas tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Arkansas paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Arkansas is about $1,871.44 per paycheck, or $48,657 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $66.63 Arkansas income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?
Arkansas income tax rates for 2026 range from 2% to 3.7%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Arkansas?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Arkansas comes to about $1,635.60 every two weeks, or $20.45 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.