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Arkansas Paycheck Calculator

Arkansas has a progressive income tax from 2% to 3.9%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Arkansas income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$2,001.82

per bi-weekly paycheck · $52,047 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Arkansas income tax
− $90.77
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$2,001.82

Effective tax rate

19.9%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Arkansas's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables.

Arkansas income tax

3 brackets, top rate 3.9%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
2%$0 - $4,500$0 - $4,500
4%$4,500 - $9,100$4,500 - $9,100
3.9%Over $9,100Over $9,100

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $2,410 (single) or $4,820 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year.

Examples

Take-home pay in Arkansas

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,561$40,58018.8%
$75,000$2,263$58,84221.5%
$100,000$2,902$75,45524.5%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Arkansas have a state income tax?+

Yes. Arkansas uses 3 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 3.9% (2025 rates).

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Arkansas?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,263 per check, or $58,842 a year. That is 21.5% of gross going to federal income tax, Arkansas income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Arkansas?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Arkansas state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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