Take-home pay in Arkansas: 2026 examples (single filer)
Arkansas uses graduated brackets from 2% to 3.9% on taxable income. The table below is computed from 2026 federal brackets, the $16,100 federal standard deduction, FICA, and Arkansas's actual 2026 tax structure:
| Salary | Take-home / yr | Per month | Federal tax | AR tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,973 | $2,748 | $2,620 | $1,347 | 17.6% |
| $60,000 | $48,263 | $4,022 | $5,020 | $2,127 | 19.6% |
| $80,000 | $62,203 | $5,184 | $8,770 | $2,907 | 22.2% |
| $100,000 | $75,493 | $6,291 | $13,170 | $3,687 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $108,154 | $9,013 | $24,734 | $5,637 | 27.9% |
Arkansas income tax brackets (2026, single filer)
| State taxable income | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 up to $4,600 | 2% |
| $4,600 and above | 3.9% |
Applied before the brackets: standard deduction $2,470, personal tax credit $29.
Good to know for Arkansas
Arkansas has cut its top rate repeatedly in recent years — it now tops out at 3.9%, down from 5.5% in 2021.
How the math works
We start with gross salary, subtract federal income tax (2026 brackets after the $16,100/$32,200 standard deduction per IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 2026 wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000), and Arkansas state income tax using the 2026 brackets shown above. Enter a 401(k) percentage and it comes off your income-taxable wages but still pays Social Security and Medicare, exactly as payroll handles it; HSA, FSA and health premiums taken through an employer cafeteria plan come off both. Local city taxes and state payroll programs are not included, so treat results as close estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Arkansas?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Arkansas takes home about $48,263 per year in 2026 — roughly $4,022 per month — after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA, and $2,127 Arkansas state income tax.
How does Arkansas tax wage income in 2026?
Arkansas uses graduated brackets from 2% to 3.9% on taxable income.
What changed in Arkansas's income tax recently?
Arkansas has cut its top rate repeatedly in recent years — it now tops out at 3.9%, down from 5.5% in 2021.