Free Arkansas Paycheck Calculator—estimate your exact take home pay
Estimate your Arkansas take-home pay after federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. Enter your pay, filing status, and deductions to see an estimated paycheck breakdown.
Arkansas has no SDI tax. Consult a tax professional for exact figures.
How to Calculate Your Arkansas Paycheck
Three steps. Under 60 seconds. No account needed. Check your estimated federal tax, Arkansas tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any deductions you entered. Your actual paycheck may differ depending on your W-4, benefits, retirement contributions, and other payroll settings.
The number on your pay stub before taxes — usually labeled "Gross Pay". You can also switch to hourly mode and enter your hourly rate and hours per week.
Choose weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly — then select single, married, or head of household to match your W-4 filing status.
See federal tax, Arkansas state tax (up to 4.4%), Social Security, Medicare, and your exact take-home pay — broken down per paycheck and annually.
This breakdown shows how an example paycheck can be divided between take-home pay, federal tax, Arkansas tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Your results will vary based on your income and deductions.
What Gets Deducted From Your Arkansas Paycheck?
Federal Income Tax
Your federal withholding depends on your taxable income, filing status, and information provided on your Form W-4.
Social Security
Employees generally pay 6.2% of covered wages, subject to the annual Social Security wage base.
Medicare
The employee Medicare tax rate is generally 1.45%. Higher-income employees may also have Additional Medicare Tax withholding.
Arkansas Income Tax
Explain Arkansas’s current state income-tax rules and brackets using official Arkansas sources.
Other Deductions
Explain that health insurance, retirement contributions, HSA/FSA contributions, and other payroll deductions can reduce take-home pay.
Arkansas Payroll Taxes at a Glance
Here’s a quick reference for the federal and Arkansas taxes that impact your take-home pay in 2026.
| Tax | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax 7 Brackets | 10% – 37% | Federal tax rates vary based on taxable income and filing status. |
| Social Security | 6.2% | Applies to wages up to $184,500 in 2026. |
| Medicare | 1.45% | Applies to all wages with no annual wage limit. |
| Arkansas Income Tax 3 Brackets | 2% – 4.4% | Arkansas uses a progressive state income tax with 3 tax brackets. |
| Arkansas SDI None | 0% | Arkansas does not have a State Disability Insurance tax. |
| Local Income Tax None | 0% | Arkansas has no local or city income taxes statewide. |
| Arkansas Standard Deduction | $2,410 | Standard deduction for single filers. $4,820 for married filing jointly. |
Arkansas has one of the lowest state income tax rates in the South — with a maximum rate of just 4.4% and no SDI or local taxes. Use the Arkansas Paycheck Calculator above to see exactly how these rates affect your take-home pay.
Federal Tax Brackets
These federal brackets apply to all Arkansas workers regardless of which city they live in.
Arkansas State Income Tax Brackets
Arkansas has one of the simplest state tax systems in the US — just 3 brackets with a maximum rate of 4.4%.
| Rate | Taxable Income Range | Cumulative Tax at Top |
|---|---|---|
| 2% Most common | $0 – $4,999 | $99.98 |
| 4% | $5,000 – $9,999 | $299.96 |
| 4.4% | Over $10,000 | Highest bracket |
| Standard Deduction: $2,410 for Single filers · Deducted from gross income before brackets apply | ||
| Rate | Taxable Income Range | Cumulative Tax at Top |
|---|---|---|
| 2% Most common | $0 – $4,999 | $99.98 |
| 4% | $5,000 – $9,999 | $299.96 |
| 4.4% | Over $10,000 | Highest bracket |
| Standard Deduction: $4,820 for Married Filing Jointly · Double the single filer amount | ||
| Rate | Taxable Income Range | Cumulative Tax at Top |
|---|---|---|
| 2% Most common | $0 – $4,999 | $99.98 |
| 4% | $5,000 – $9,999 | $299.96 |
| 4.4% | Over $10,000 | Highest bracket |
| Standard Deduction: $2,410 for Married Filing Separately | ||
| Rate | Taxable Income Range | Cumulative Tax at Top |
|---|---|---|
| 2% Most common | $0 – $4,999 | $99.98 |
| 4% | $5,000 – $9,999 | $299.96 |
| 4.4% | Over $10,000 | Highest bracket |
| Standard Deduction: $2,410 for Head of Household | ||
Arkansas Take-Home Pay by Salary
Estimated take-home pay for Arkansas workers after federal tax, Arkansas state tax, Social Security and Medicare. Based on single filer with standard deduction.
| Gross Salary | Federal Tax | Arkansas State Tax | FICA | Take-Home Pay | Effective Rate |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Arkansas paycheck taxes and deductions.
