How Arkansas taxes your paycheck in 2026
Arkansas taxes income at up to 3.9%, after cutting its top rate several times in recent years.
- Arkansas' top rate is now 3.9%, down from 5.9% in 2021, and it applies to most income above $4,600 of taxable income.
- Lower-income taxpayers (under about $92,300) use separate tax tables with slightly different brackets, so their tax can be a little lower than this estimate.
- The standard deduction is $2,470 ($4,940 for couples), plus a $29 personal tax credit per person. Arkansas cities don't tax wages.
Arkansas 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $0 | $0 – $0 |
| 2% | $0 – $4,600 | $0 – $4,600 |
| 3.9% | Over $4,600 | Over $4,600 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Arkansas at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Arkansas taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,973 | $1,268 | $1,347 | 17.6% |
| $60,000 | $48,263 | $1,856 | $2,127 | 19.6% |
| $75,000 | $58,880 | $2,265 | $2,712 | 21.5% |
| $100,000 | $75,493 | $2,904 | $3,687 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $108,154 | $4,160 | $5,637 | 27.9% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Arkansas earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,265 per paycheck, or $58,880 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Arkansas taxes $2,712.
Not in Arkansas?
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This calculator estimates your yearly tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms, so individual paychecks can differ slightly. It doesn't include tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit.
Common questions
What is Arkansas' income tax rate for 2026?
A top rate of 3.9%, with 2% on the first $4,600 of taxable income for most filers.
What is the Arkansas standard deduction?
$2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for married couples filing jointly.
Do Arkansas cities have income taxes?
No. Only the state income tax applies to wages.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
About $58,880 a year, or $2,265 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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