Arkansas paycheck calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Arkansas after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Arkansas income tax. Hourly or salary.
What comes out of your paycheck in ArkansasHourly take-home pay in Arkansas
Full time (40 hours a week), biweekly paycheck, single filer with one job and no deductions.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $1,200.00 | −$60.15 | −$91.80 | −$25.85 | $1,022.20 | 85.2% | $26,577 |
| $20/h | $1,600.00 | −$108.15 | −$122.40 | −$41.46 | $1,327.99 | 83.0% | $34,528 |
| $25/h | $2,000.00 | −$156.15 | −$153.00 | −$57.04 | $1,633.81 | 81.7% | $42,479 |
| $30/h | $2,400.00 | −$204.15 | −$183.60 | −$72.65 | $1,939.60 | 80.8% | $50,430 |
| $40/h | $3,200.00 | −$364.38 | −$244.80 | −$103.85 | $2,486.97 | 77.7% | $64,661 |
Salary after taxes in Arkansas
Annual salary split into 26 paychecks.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | −$146.92 | −$147.11 | −$54.04 | $1,575.01 | 81.9% | $40,950 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | −$295.00 | −$220.68 | −$91.54 | $2,277.40 | 78.9% | $59,212 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | −$506.54 | −$294.23 | −$140.62 | $2,904.76 | 75.5% | $75,524 |
Arkansas deductions, line by line
Example at $22 an hour, 80 hours, biweekly paycheck.
Arkansas · −$47.62
This is Arkansas state income tax. It uses the DFA formula method: annualized pay minus the $2,470 standard deduction, at rates from 0% to 3.9%, less a $29 yearly credit per exemption. We assume the personal exemptions for your filing status on Form AR4EC.
Source: AR DFA, Withholding Tax Formula Method (2026)If your situation has more to it
The assumptions behind the estimate
Assumes you filed Form AR4EC with the same filing status as your federal W-4: 1 exemption if single, 2 if married filing jointly (you and your spouse) and 2 if head of household, as the form instructs. No dependents and no request for the low-income tables.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Arkansas?
At $20 an hour and 40 hours a week, a biweekly paycheck of $1,600.00 has $108.15 of federal income tax, $122.40 of Social Security and Medicare and $41.46 of state taxes withheld. You take home $1,327.99, or 83.0%. This is an estimate for a single filer with one job and no deductions.
Does Arkansas have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. This is Arkansas state income tax.
Are there city or county taxes in Arkansas?
We found no local taxes withheld from employee paychecks in Arkansas.
Is overtime taxed more?
There is no special rate for overtime: it is added to your pay for the period and withholding is figured on the total, which is why the check grows less than you expect. From 2025 through 2028 you can deduct from federal income tax the extra half of your overtime (up to $12,500; $25,000 if married) if your income is under $150,000; it only lowers each paycheck's withholding if you entered it on your W-4.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It uses the official 2026 withholding rules from the IRS and Arkansas. It is still an estimate: your employer knows your W-4, your deductions and your year-to-date earnings. It is not tax or legal advice.
Official sources
- IRS, Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare
- AR DFA, Withholding Tax Formula Method, vigente desde 01/01/2026
- AR DFA, Withholding Tax Regular Income Tax Tables, vigentes desde 01/01/2026 (verificación de la fórmula)
- AR DFA, Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate AR4EC (R 11/16/2022): exenciones que reclama cada estado civil