Arkansas income tax in 2026
Arkansas has a graduated income tax with rates from 2% to 3.7% for single filers, spread across 5 brackets. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower your Arkansas taxable income as well as your federal taxable income. Arkansas then subtracts its own standard deduction of $2,470 for single filers ($4,940 married filing jointly). Tax credits subtracted from the tax: $29 single, $58 married filing jointly, $29 per dependent.
| Taxable income (all filers) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,600 | 0% |
| $5,600 – $11,200 | 2% |
| $11,200 – $16,000 | 3% |
| $16,000 – $26,400 | 3.4% |
| Over $26,400 | 3.7% |
Arkansas rules and notes
- SB 1 of the 2026 First Extraordinary Session (signed May 6, 2026) cut the top individual rate from 3.9% to 3.7%, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
- The brackets shown are Arkansas's 2026 STANDARD income table, which applies when net taxable income is $94,700 or less: 0% to $5,599; 2% $5,600-$11,199; 3% $11,200-$15,999; 3.4% $16,000-$26,399; 3.7% $26,400-$94,700. Bracket thresholds are indexed for inflation each year.
- If net taxable income exceeds $94,700, the UPPER income table applies instead: 2% on the first $4,700 and 3.7% on the excess (equivalent to 3.7% x income - $79.90). For net taxable income of $94,701-$97,600 a bracket adjustment reduces that tax (starting at $290 and falling $10 per $100 of income).
- Married couples use the same (non-doubled) brackets on a joint return; spouses may file separately on the same return to use two sets of brackets.
- Standard deduction is $2,470 per taxpayer for 2026 ($4,940 MFJ). Personal tax credit is $29 per taxpayer, spouse and dependent (additional credits for age 65+ and blindness).
- Low-income taxpayers may owe less (or nothing) under Arkansas's separate low-income tax tables, which this bracket schedule does not model.
Arkansas take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; includes Arkansas income tax but not local taxes.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | Arkansas income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $992 | $33,328 | $1,281.83 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,362 | $40,993 | $1,576.64 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871.45 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,287 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,490 | $75,690 | $2,911.17 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,350 | $108,441 | $4,170.82 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Arkansas
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $511.20 | $1,022.40 | $26,582 | $12.78 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $664.50 | $1,329.00 | $34,554 | $16.61 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $817.80 | $1,635.60 | $42,526 | $20.44 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $971.10 | $1,942.20 | $50,497 | $24.28 |
Arkansas vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Arkansas. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, Arkansas ranks #18 of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay. Nationally, take-home pay on $75,000 ranges from $56,538 in Oregon to $61,593 in states without a wage tax; the median is $59,005.
| State | State income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $2,287 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 | — |
| Tennessee | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | +$2,287 |
| Texas | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | +$2,287 |
| Louisiana | $1,864 | $59,729 | $2,297.26 | +$424 |
| Mississippi | $2,268 | $59,325 | $2,281.71 | +$19 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269.42 | −$300 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | $58,763 | $2,260.12 | −$542 |
Neighboring state calculators: Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Arkansas paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- Arkansas income tax is figured on the annual amount using the rules above, then divided across your paychecks.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Arkansas takes home about $59,305 a year in 2026, or $2,280.96 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,287 of Arkansas income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas has a graduated income tax with rates from 2% to 3.7% for single filers in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, that works out to about $2,287 a year, or $87.98 per bi-weekly paycheck, an effective state rate of 3.05% of gross pay. Employers withhold it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Arkansas?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Arkansas income tax, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $34,554 a year, or $1,329.00 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $16.61 per hour worked.
How does take-home pay in Arkansas compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $59,305 a year in Arkansas. In neighboring states it ranges from $58,763 to $61,593; Tennessee (the highest nearby) is $2,287 higher. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes entirely from state income tax.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.