Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Arkansas takes home about $48,658 a year, or $1,871 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,871.44
$48,657.59 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $66.63 | $1,732.41 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,871.44 | $48,657.59 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 11.3%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Arkansas paycheck taxes in 2026
Arkansas taxes income in brackets up to 3.7% in 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 credit per person. Higher earners gradually lose the benefit of the lower brackets.
- A May 2026 special session cut the top rate from 3.9% to 3.7%, effective for all of 2026.
- The first $5,600 of taxable income is tax-free.
- Above about $94,700 of taxable income, the benefit of the lower brackets is phased out over the next $3,000, so higher earners pay close to 3.7% on all their income.
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Arkansas taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
Arkansas income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (all filers) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,600 | 0% |
| $5,600 to $11,200 | 2% |
| $11,200 to $16,000 | 3% |
| $16,000 to $26,400 | 3.4% |
| Over $26,400 | 3.7% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $2,470 | $4,940 | $2,470 |
| Exemption credit, taken off your tax | $29 | $58 | $29 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $1,732 of Arkansas income tax, or 2.9% of pay.
- Higher earners pay some extra tax that takes back the benefit of the lower brackets.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Arkansas
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,328 | $2,777 | $1,282 |
| $50,000 | $40,993 | $3,416 | $1,577 |
| $60,000 | $48,658 | $4,055 | $1,871 |
| $75,000 | $59,305 | $4,942 | $2,281 |
| $100,000 | $75,697 | $6,308 | $2,911 |
| $150,000 | $108,441 | $9,037 | $4,171 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Arkansas vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $422 more a year in Arkansas than in Oklahoma. Tennessee leaves you about $1,732 more than Arkansas. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $1,732 | $48,658 | — |
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 | +$1,732 |
| Texas | $0 | $50,390 | +$1,732 |
| Louisiana | $1,414 | $48,976 | +$319 |
| Mississippi | $1,668 | $48,722 | +$64 |
| Missouri | $1,883 | $48,507 | −$150 |
| Oklahoma | $2,155 | $48,236 | −$422 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Arkansas taxes income in brackets up to 3.7% in 2026, after a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 credit per person. Higher earners gradually lose the benefit of the lower brackets.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Arkansas is about $48,658 a year after tax, or about $1,871 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Arkansas income tax and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to Arkansas’s:
- Vermont paycheck calculator 0%–8.75% income tax
- South Carolina paycheck calculator 1.99%–5.21% income tax
- West Virginia paycheck calculator 2.11%–4.58% income tax
- Missouri paycheck calculator 0%–4.7% income tax
- New Mexico paycheck calculator 0%–5.9% income tax
- Montana paycheck calculator 0%–5.65% income tax
Compare take-home pay in all 48 states
Side income or gig work in Arkansas?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Arkansas state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Arkansas’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- USDA National Finance Center: Arkansas 2026 withholding formula
- Arkansas DFA: Individual income tax
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .