Arkansas Income Tax 2026
Arkansas has a graduated income tax with 2 brackets, from 2% up to 3.7%.
Calculate my Arkansas take-home payTake-home pay in Arkansas by salary
| Salary | Federal | AR | FICA | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,362 | $3,825 | $40,993 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,287 | $5,738 | $59,305 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,500 | $7,650 | $75,680 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $5,350 | $11,475 | $108,441 |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $9,050 | $15,514 | $174,132 |
Single filer, standard deduction, wages only, no other deductions. At $100,000 you keep 75.7% after all taxes, and Arkansas takes 3.5%.
How Arkansas compares
- On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Arkansas takes home $75,680 after federal tax, state tax and FICA — 22nd of 51 states and DC. The median state leaves $75,488.
- State income tax takes $3,500 (3.5% of gross) at that salary.
- The state marginal rate is 3.7% at $50,000, 3.7% at $100,000 and 3.7% at $250,000.
- A $10,000 401(k) contribution at $100,000 lowers your combined income tax by about $2,857 ($2,200 federal and $657 state).
- A married couple filing jointly with $200,000 of wages keeps about $152,242.
Arkansas tax brackets
Single filers
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $4,700 | 3.7% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $4,700 | 3.7% |
- Standard deduction
- $2,470 single / $4,940 joint
- Personal credit
- $29 single / $58 joint
Arkansas income tax: common questions
Does Arkansas tax wages?
Yes. Arkansas has a graduated income tax with 2 brackets, from 2% up to 3.7%.
How much state income tax will I pay on $100,000 in Arkansas?
About $3,500 for a single filer using the standard deduction and no other deductions. Your own figure depends on your filing status, deductions and credits — use the calculator for a personal estimate.
Does Arkansas have a standard deduction or personal exemption?
Standard deduction: $2,470 single / $4,940 joint. Personal credit: $29 single / $58 joint.
Where do these Arkansas numbers come from?
Rates and deductions come from Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026 snapshot), updated for 2026 legislation in GA, SC, WV, UT and AR, updated where a state changed its law later and checked against the state's own revenue department where we could reach it. The section above lists exactly what each estimate leaves out.
What these Arkansas figures leave out
- Arkansas' lower-income schedule (taxable income up to $94,700) uses thresholds from secondary sources; a small bracket adjustment for taxable income between $94,700 and $97,600 is not modeled.
- Assumes no dependents, no itemized deductions and no state tax credits beyond those described.
- Head-of-household filers use the single-filer schedule and deduction, except where a state's own head-of-household amount is built in.
- Some bracket or deduction amounts use the most recent inflation adjustment available, which may be the 2025 figure.
- State payroll taxes such as disability or family-leave insurance are not included.
- Reflects state law as we last reviewed it (September 2026). Legislatures sometimes change rates mid-year, so confirm the current figures with your state's revenue department before relying on them.
Updated for 2026 legislation: Top rate cut to 3.7%, retroactive to Jan 1, 2026; the lower-income table now applies to net taxable income up to $94,700. Official source.
Rates and deductions come from Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026 snapshot), updated for 2026 legislation in GA, SC, WV, UT and AR (source). See our methodology for how every figure is calculated.
Estimate only. This is an approximation, not a tax return or professional advice, and may not reflect every credit, exemption, or recent law change. Verify with your tax authority or a qualified professional before relying on it. Read the full disclaimer or see how it's calculated.