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Engineering Manager Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$67.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,066/year ($8,506/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks last (51st of 51) for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 1,220 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $140,600 a year — though pay ranges from $98,520 for newcomers to $209,320 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $110,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $140,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $209,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,220 Engineering Manager jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Engineering Manager salary of $140,600 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 $102,066 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $140,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,478 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,756 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$5,300 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,066 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,506 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Arkansas?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Arkansas is $140,600 per year ($67.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $110,310 and $174,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $140,600, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $102,066 per year ($8,506 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,220 Engineering Manager 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.