Arkansas Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Last updated: 2026-10-07 · Arkansas figures checked against official sources on 2026-10-07
Arkansas withholds 2% – 3.7% state income tax in 2026 using its own formula and your AR4EC Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate. On a $50,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single employee keeps about $1,576.63 per check: $146.92 federal, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare, $52.42 Arkansas income tax come out of $1,923.08.
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Paycheck breakdown · 2026 · Arkansas
| Item | This check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| Gross pay | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| − Federal income tax | −$146.92 | −$3,820 |
| − Social Security (6.2%) | −$119.23 | −$3,100 |
| − Medicare (1.45%) | −$27.88 | −$725 |
| − Arkansas income taxState formula | −$52.42 | −$1,363 |
| Net pay | $1,576.63 | $40,992 |
How federal withholding was figured (Pub. 15-T Worksheet 1A)
| 1a | Taxable wages this pay period | $1,923.08 |
| 1b | Pay periods per year | 26 |
| 1c | Annualized wages | $50,000.08 |
| 1d | Step 4(a) other income | $0.00 |
| 1f | Step 4(b) deductions | $0.00 |
| 1g | Standard adjustment ($12,900 MFJ / $8,600 other) | $8,600.00 |
| 2a | Adjusted Annual Wage Amount | $41,400.08 |
| 2b–2d | Row: at least $19,900 → $1,240.00 + 12% of the excess (standard single schedule) | |
| 2g | Annual tentative withholding | $3,820.01 |
| 2h | ÷ pay periods | $146.92 |
| 3b | Step 3 credits per period | −$0.00 |
| 4a | Extra withholding (Step 4(c)) | $0.00 |
| 4b | Federal income tax to withhold | $146.92 |
How Arkansas withholding was figured
State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (annualized method)
| Annualized state wages ($1,923.08 × 26) | $50,000.08 |
| Net taxable income after $2,470 standard deduction (to $50 midpoint) | $47,550.00 |
| × 3.7% − $367.16 (rounded) | $1,392.00 |
| Personal credits 1 × $29 | −$29.00 |
| Annual withholding ÷ 26 pay periods | $52.42 |
- Arkansas cut its top rate to 3.7% retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026; DFA reissued the formula May 29, 2026.
What the employer pays on top
| Social Security match (6.2%) | $119.23 |
| Medicare match (1.45%) | $27.88 |
| FUTA (0.6% of the first $7,000) | $11.54 |
| Federal employer taxes this check | $158.65 |
Plus state unemployment, paid-leave employer shares and workers' comp — payroll cost calculator has every state's 2026 rates.
Arkansas take-home pay examples (2026)
Paid biweekly, 2026 W-4 with only the filing status, no pre-tax deductions or local tax; Arkansas certificate — single: AR4EC exemptions: 1; married: AR4EC exemptions: 2. Computed with the same engine as the calculator.
| Salary · filing status | Gross / check | Federal | Soc. Sec. + Medicare | Arkansas tax | Net / check | Net / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 · single | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $52.42 | $1,576.63 | $40,992 |
| $50,000 · married, one income | $1,923.08 | $68.46 | $147.11 | $51.31 | $1,656.20 | $43,061 |
| $100,000 · single | $3,846.15 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $134.23 | $2,911.15 | $75,690 |
| $100,000 · married, one income | $3,846.15 | $293.85 | $294.23 | $133.12 | $3,124.95 | $81,249 |
Arkansas income tax rates for 2026
2026: Top individual rate cut from 3.9% to 3.7% retroactive to Jan 1, 2026 (SB 1 / HB 1001, 2026 First Extraordinary Session, signed May 2026); bracket thresholds indexed to $5,599/$11,199/$15,999/$26,399/$94,700 and new $94,701-$97,600 bracket adjustment. DFA reissued withholding formula/tables (posted 5/29/2026) with 3.7% top rate; supplemental withholding now 3.7%. Top corporate rate falls to 4.1% in 2027.
All filing statuses
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,599 | 0% |
| $5,599 – $11,199 | 2% |
| $11,199 – $15,999 | 3% |
| $15,999 – $26,399 | 3.4% |
| Over $26,399 | 3.7% |
- Standard deduction
- $2,470 single · $4,940 married jointly · $2,470 head of household
- Personal exemption
- $29 / $29 per dependent credit
Credits, phase-outs and other Arkansas rules
- One rate table for all filing statuses (MFJ uses the same table on combined income). Brackets above are the 2026 'Standard Income Table' for net taxable income (NTI) up to $94,700 (Ark. Code 26-51-201 as amended by SB 1 / HB 1001 of the 2026 First Extraordinary Session): $0-$5,599 0%; $5,600-$11,199 2%; $11,200-$15,999 3%; $16,000-$26,399 3.4%; $26,400-$94,700 3.7%.
- If NTI exceeds $94,700 the 'Upper Income Table' applies to ALL income instead: 2% on the first $4,700 and 3.7% above $4,700 (i.e. tax = 3.7% x NTI - $79.90), minus a bracket adjustment for NTI $94,701-$97,600 that starts at $290 for $94,701-$94,800 and drops $10 per $100 of NTI (withholding formula equivalent: 3.7% x NTI - $369.90 ... - $89.90); no adjustment above $97,600. High earners therefore lose the 0% band.
- Standard deduction $2,470 (single, HOH, MFS, surviving spouse) / $4,940 MFJ is the official 2025-return amount (2025 AR1000F instructions) and is the amount used in the 2026 withholding formula; the deduction is CPI-indexed (Act 1 of 2021 2nd Ex. Sess.) and DFA had not posted a different 2026 return amount.
- Personal tax credits (from tax): $29 per taxpayer and spouse, plus $29 each for head of household/surviving spouse status, age 65+, blind, deaf, an extra $29 '65 Special' if not claiming the retirement exemption, and $29 per dependent (AR1000F lines 7A-7C).
- Low-income tax tables (special lower tax) apply when total income is within ranges printed on AR4EC (rev. 12/04/2025): Single $14,644-$17,500; MFJ (0-1 dependents) $24,696-$29,000; MFJ (2+ dependents) $29,723-$36,100; HOH/QW (0-1 dependents) $20,821-$25,300; HOH/QW (2+ dependents) $24,819-$29,000. Below the lower bound tax is generally zero.
All 51 jurisdictions side by side: 2026 state income tax rates.
How Arkansas withholding works
Employee form: AR4EC Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate (R 12/04/2025)
Employer guide: State of Arkansas Withholding Tax Formula Method, effective 01/01/2026 (posted 05/29/2026)
Annualize wages, subtract $2,470 standard deduction (same for all statuses), for NTI below $100,001 use the $50 mid-point of the $100 range, compute annual tax = NTI x rate - adjustment from the 2026 table (0% to $5,599; 2% - $111.98; 3% - $223.97; 3.4% - $287.97; 3.7% - $367.16 to $94,700; then 3.7% minus $369.90 stepping down $10 per $100 to 3.7% - $79.90 at $97,601+), round, subtract $29 x total AR4EC exemptions, divide by pay periods. Employees who check the low-income box on AR4EC use the separate Low Income withholding tables. Supplemental wages: 3.7%.
Other deductions from a Arkansas paycheck
Arkansas has no employee-paid state disability, paid-leave or unemployment premium in 2026, so after income taxes the only required deductions are Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000).
Local income taxes in Arkansas
No local income taxes on wages in Arkansas.
Arkansas paycheck FAQ
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
About $40,992 a year — $1,576.63 per biweekly paycheck — for a single filer with a basic 2026 W-4 and no pre-tax deductions: $146.92 federal income tax, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare, $52.42 Arkansas income tax per check. A married couple filing jointly on one $50,000 income keeps about $43,061 ($1,656.20 per check).
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
About $75,690 for a single filer ($2,911.15 per biweekly check) and $81,249 for a married couple with one income ($3,124.95 per check); Arkansas income tax takes $3,490 and $3,461 of that respectively. Add 401(k), health or HSA deductions in the calculator to see your exact number.
What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?
4 brackets from 2% – 3.7%, after a standard deduction of $2,470 single / $4,940 joint and a personal exemption ($29 / $29 per dependent credit). Top individual rate cut from 3.9% to 3.7% retroactive to Jan 1, 2026 (SB 1 / HB 1001, 2026 First Extraordinary Session, signed May 2026).
Which form controls Arkansas withholding?
Your AR4EC Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate (R 12/04/2025). Employers apply State of Arkansas Withholding Tax Formula Method, effective 01/01/2026 (posted 05/29/2026). Changing your federal W-4 does not change your Arkansas withholding.
Are there local income taxes in Arkansas?
No local income taxes on wages in Arkansas.
What else comes out of a Arkansas paycheck besides income tax?
Only Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000) — Arkansas has no employee-paid state disability, paid-leave or unemployment premium in 2026 — and any benefits you elect.
How are bonuses withheld in Arkansas?
Federal: a flat 22% or the aggregate method (37% above $1 million). Arkansas: Supplemental wages: 3.
Does Arkansas tax 401(k) contributions or health premiums?
Arkansas follows the federal treatment for wage withholding: traditional 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) deferrals and cafeteria-plan items (health premiums, HSA, FSA) reduce the wages Arkansas taxes.
More for Arkansas employers and employees
Official Sources
Figures checked against these sources on 2026-10-07- Arkansas DFA Withholding Tax Formula Method, effective 01/01/2026
- Arkansas DFA Fiscal Impact Statement, SB 1 (2026 1st Extraordinary Session) - 2026 rate tables
- Arkansas DFA 2025 AR1000F/AR1000NR instructions (standard deduction, $29 credits)
- AR4EC Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate (low-income ranges)
- Arkansas DFA Withholding Tax Instructions for Employers (rev. 4/27/26)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — federal withholding
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — FICA
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