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Bartender Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$12.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $21,477/year ($1,790/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $25,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,020 Bartender jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Bartender salary of $25,090 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 $21,477 — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
| Gross (median) | $25,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$899 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,919 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$795 |
| Take-home (annual) | $21,477 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,790 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Arkansas?
- The median Bartender salary in Arkansas is $25,090 per year ($12.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,350 and $31,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $25,090, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $21,477 per year ($1,790 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,020 Bartender 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.