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. Pre-tax 401(k)/HSA contributions, local 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.