Arkansas paycheck calculator
Arkansas has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 3.9%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Arkansas has about $91.91 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,277.03 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Arkansas · 2026Take-home pay $1,868.66 per paycheck, $48,585.20 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Arkansas income tax | −69.41 | −1,804.66 |
| Take-home pay | 1,868.66 | 48,585.20 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Arkansas paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2% to a top rate of 3.9% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,500 | 0% |
| $5,500 – $10,900 | 2% |
| $10,900 – $15,600 | 3% |
| $15,600 – $25,700 | 3.4% |
| $25,700 and up | 3.9% |
Above $92,300 of net income Arkansas uses a different table, so higher earners may see slightly more withheld.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single / Head of household
- $2,470
- Married filing jointly
- $4,940
- Personal credit (single / head of household): $29.00 off the tax.
- Personal credit (married filing jointly): $58.00 off the tax.
- Each dependent: a $29.00 credit.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Arkansas cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Arkansas has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Arkansas, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $39.41 | $1,280.59 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $91.91 | $2,277.03 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $204.41 | $4,172.17 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.56% of a $40,000 salary, 3.19% of a $75,000 salary, 3.54% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Arkansas 2025 low/middle-income tax table; 2026 standard deduction and $29 personal credits from Tax Foundation 2026. Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Arkansas paycheck FAQ
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 3.9%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $2,470 (single / head of household), $4,940 (married filing jointly).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Arkansas?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $69.41 to Arkansas income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,868.66.
What deductions and exemptions does Arkansas allow?
Arkansas withholding allows $2,470 for single / head of household; $4,940 for married filing jointly as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent adds a $29.00 credit against the tax.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Arkansas?
Arkansas cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Arkansas has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.