Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in Arkansas, take-home pay is about $48,595 a year, or $1,869.05 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
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Take-home pay: $1,869.05 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Arkansas income tax | −$69.03 | −$1,794.71 |
| Take-home pay | $1,869.05 | $48,595.29 |
How Arkansas taxes your paycheck
Arkansas withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 3.9%.
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: Arkansas's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in Arkansas by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $671.51 | $26,577.69 | $1,022.22 |
| $20 an hour | $1,077.11 | $34,528.49 | $1,328.02 |
| $25 an hour | $1,482.71 | $42,479.29 | $1,633.82 |
| $30 an hour | $1,888.31 | $50,430.09 | $1,939.62 |
| $40 an hour | $2,699.51 | $64,661.69 | $2,486.99 |
| $50,000 a year | $1,404.71 | $40,950.29 | $1,575.01 |
| $60,000 a year | $1,794.71 | $48,595.29 | $1,869.05 |
| $75,000 a year | $2,379.71 | $59,212.79 | $2,277.42 |
| $100,000 a year | $3,655.37 | $75,524.63 | $2,904.79 |
| $125,000 a year | $4,660.37 | $92,043.13 | $3,540.12 |
| $150,000 a year | $5,635.37 | $108,155.63 | $4,159.83 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
Arkansas vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 |
| Texas | $0 | $50,390 |
| Louisiana | $1,456 | $48,934 |
| Mississippi | $1,668 | $48,722 |
| Arkansas | $1,795 | $48,595 |
| Missouri | $1,883 | $48,507 |
| Oklahoma | $2,155 | $48,236 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Arkansas's income tax on wages?
Arkansas withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 3.9%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
About $48,595 a year, or $1,869.05 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do Arkansas employees pay?
Arkansas has no employee payroll deductions such as disability or paid leave insurance, so the only payroll taxes are federal: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
It leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.