Arkansas Paycheck Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Taxes

Arkansas Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Enter your salary to see take-home pay in Arkansas. The estimate includes federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security up to the $184,500 wage base, Medicare, and Arkansas state income tax.

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Arkansas income tax in 2026

Arkansas uses graduated rates from 2% up to 3.9%. The state standard deduction is $2,470 for single filers / $4,940 for married filing jointly, and the modeled personal exemption is no dollar personal exemption modeled (credits may still apply — see methodology).

Arkansas rates compiled from the Tax Foundation 2026 state tables and IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · retrieved 2026-09-01.

Note: Low-income tax table nuance not modeled.

Arkansas tax brackets (single filers, 2026)

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $4,600	2%
$4,600 – and above	3.9%

Married filing jointly brackets are typically wider — the calculator applies them automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What is the state income tax in Arkansas in 2026?

Arkansas uses graduated rates from 2% up to 3.9%. The state standard deduction is $2,470 for single filers / $4,940 for married filing jointly.

How is my paycheck calculated in Arkansas?

Net pay = gross pay − federal income tax − Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) − Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200k single / $250k joint) − Arkansas state income tax − pre-tax deductions.

Are local income taxes included for Arkansas?

This calculator is state-level only. Arkansas note: Low-income tax table nuance not modeled.