Coach Salary in Arkansas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $32,126/year ($2,677/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 44th of 51 states for Coach pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 2,070 Coach jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $38,930 a year — though pay ranges from $25,720 for newcomers to $78,010 at the top.
Coach pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,070 Coach jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 27-2022, “Coaches and Scouts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Coach salary of $38,930 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 $32,126 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $38,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,492 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,978 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,335 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,126 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,677 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Coach make in Arkansas?
- The median Coach salary in Arkansas is $38,930 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,150 and $49,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Coach in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $38,930, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $32,126 per year ($2,677 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Coach jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,070 Coach 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.