2026 Arkansas Pay Frequency Estimate
Arkansas Biweekly Paycheck Calculator (2026)
See estimated biweekly take-home pay after federal and Arkansas state taxes for common salary levels in 2026, assuming single filing status and standard withholding.
Biweekly Paycheck After Taxes in Arkansas (2026)
| Annual Salary | Biweekly Gross | Biweekly Take-Home | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923 | $1,565 | 18.6% |
| $75,000 | $2,885 | $2,260 | 21.6% |
| $100,000 | $3,846 | $2,893 | 24.8% |
| $125,000 | $4,808 | $3,524 | 26.7% |
| $150,000 | $5,769 | $4,139 | 28.2% |
Calculation assumptions
- Standard withholding per IRS Publication 15-T (2026)
- Social Security wage base: $184,500 (SSA 2026)
- No pre-tax deductions, no post-tax deductions
- Filing status: Single, one job
- Standard W-4 withholding (no additional withholding elections)
- Actual paycheck may differ based on employer setup, benefits, or W-4 elections
How Your AR Paycheck Works
Arkansas paychecks start with federal income tax withholding under IRS Publication 15-T, applied using Form W-4, taxable wages, pay frequency, and filing status. FICA is separate: Social Security is 6.2% on covered wages up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, Medicare is 1.45% on all covered wages, and employers must withhold the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax once wages exceed $200,000 in the calendar year. Arkansas has recently reduced its income tax rates significantly. The 2026 Arkansas DFA withholding formula is graduated; after the standard deduction, the formula uses brackets at 0%, 2.00%, 3.00%, 3.40%, and 3.70%, with the 3.70% rate applying at upper taxable-income ranges. Arkansas does not have a separate statewide employee SDI or paid family leave payroll deduction. Estimates assume standard 2026 withholding, single filing status, and no pre-tax deductions; actual paycheck may differ.
2026 Tax Rate Quick Reference
| Tax | 2026 Rate | Wage Cap | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10%–37% (percentage-method withholding) | No wage cap | IRS Pub. 15-T |
| Social Security | 6.2% employee withholding | $184,500 | SSA 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45% employee withholding | No wage cap | IRS Pub. 15 |
| Additional Medicare Surtax | 0.9% on wages over $200,000 | No wage cap | IRS Topic 560 |
| Arkansas State Income Tax | 0.00%–3.70% graduated (2026 DFA withholding formula) | No wage cap | AR DFA 2026 Formula |
Sources Used for This Estimate
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026)
- SSA Contribution and Benefit Base (2026)
- Arkansas DFA 2026 Withholding Tax Formula
- Data last verified: June 2026
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