Arkansas Paycheck Calculator

Arkansas has undergone significant income tax reform over the past several years. In 2026, the top income tax rate is 3.9%, reduced from 5.9% in 2021 through a series of legislatively mandated annual cuts. The state continues to target a 3.5% top rate. Arkansas's graduated system has three main brackets with the top rate applying above $24,300.

Arkansas does not levy city income taxes in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, or any other municipality. The state graduated rate is the only sub-federal income tax on wages. Arkansas has no SDI program.

Arkansas has made significant economic strides in reducing its income tax burden, going from one of the higher-taxed Southern states to among the lower-taxed. This positions Arkansas more competitively against neighboring Texas (no income tax) and Tennessee (no income tax). Pre-tax 401(k) contributions reduce Arkansas taxable income via federal AGI conformity.

Country

Gross income

$

United States settings

Take-home pay /2 wks

$2,899

$75,376 / year

$3,846

Gross /2 wks

$947

Total deductions

24.6%

Effective tax rate

22.0%

Marginal tax rate

Take-home75.4%
Take-home$75,376
Federal/Income tax$13,459
FICA / NI / CPP$7,650

Disclaimer

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Tax tables: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T | HMRC 2025-2026 | CRA 2026 | ATO 2025-2026 | Income Tax India FY 2025-26

Key Tax Facts

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Arkansas income tax: 2% (up to $4,599), 4% ($4,600–$24,300), 3.9% (above $24,300).

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Top rate reduced from 5.9% (2021) to 3.9% (2026) through annual legislated cuts.

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Target top rate is 3.5% with further reductions expected.

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No city income taxes in Little Rock, Fayetteville, or any Arkansas city.

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No Arkansas SDI program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Arkansas's income tax rates?expand_more
Arkansas has three brackets: 2% on income up to $4,599, 4% on $4,600–$24,300, and 3.9% above $24,300 for 2026. Note: this is a simplified summary — Arkansas has a transitional rate schedule with additional nuance. Most full-time Arkansas workers pay 3.9% on the majority of their wages.
How much has Arkansas reduced its income tax?expand_more
Arkansas's top income tax rate has dropped from 6.9% (2017) to 5.9% (2021) to 4.9% (2023) to 3.9% (2026), with a goal of reaching 3.5%. This represents one of the most aggressive income tax reduction campaigns in the South over a decade.
Does Little Rock have a city income tax?expand_more
No. Arkansas municipalities cannot levy income taxes on wages. Little Rock, Fayetteville, and all Arkansas cities have no local income tax. The state graduated rate is the only sub-federal income tax on Arkansas wages.

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