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Accountant Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$31.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,073/year ($4,423/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,870 Accountant jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Accountant salary of $66,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,073 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $66,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,780 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,074 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,403 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,073 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,423 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Arkansas?
- The median Accountant salary in Arkansas is $66,330 per year ($31.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,570 and $88,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $66,330, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $53,073 per year ($4,423 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 7,870 Accountant jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.