Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
Free Arkansas paycheck calculator. Estimate your take-home pay with current Arkansas state tax rates and federal withholdings. Calculate federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Arkansas state withholdings instantly.
What you should know about Arkansas taxes
Arkansas recently lowered its top tax rate from 4.9% to 4.4% as part of a phased reduction. The state has five brackets, but the first $5,000 is tax-free for most filers.
Arkansas Income Tax Brackets — 2026
| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Range |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $4,999 |
| 2% | $5,000 – $9,999 |
| 3% | $10,000 – $14,299 |
| 3.4% | $14,300 – $23,599 |
| 4.4% | $23,600+ |
Arkansas Tax Brackets Explained
Arkansas has been cutting its income tax rates year after year. The top rate dropped to 4.4% in 2026 — down from 6.9% just five years earlier. The first $4,999 is completely exempt from state tax, which means part-time workers and minimum wage earners often owe little or nothing to the state. The brackets apply to net income after the standard deduction of $2,270 for single filers. For households in Little Rock, Fayetteville, or Fort Smith, the effective rate on a $50,000 salary works out to roughly 3.2% once you factor in the zero bracket and deductions.
Paycheck Deductions in Arkansas
Your Arkansas paycheck will show federal income tax, FICA (Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45%), and Arkansas state income tax. The state does not have any mandatory disability insurance or paid leave programs that add extra line items. Some employers in northwest Arkansas — particularly in the Walmart and Tyson Foods corridor — offer profit-sharing and stock purchase plans that show up as additional deductions. For hourly warehouse workers, overtime frequently pushes them into a higher bracket on those particular checks.