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Bookkeeper Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$20.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,115/year ($2,926/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,510 Bookkeeper jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Bookkeeper salary of $42,840 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 $35,115 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $42,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,961 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,277 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,487 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,115 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Arkansas?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Arkansas is $42,840 per year ($20.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,020 and $51,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $42,840, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $35,115 per year ($2,926 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 12,510 Bookkeeper 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.