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Executive Secretary Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$24.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,812/year ($3,484/month) for a single filer
Executive Secretary pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,070 Executive Secretary jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 43-6011, “Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Executive Secretary salary of $51,600 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 $41,812 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $51,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,012 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,947 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,829 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,812 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,484 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Executive Secretary make in Arkansas?
- The median Executive Secretary salary in Arkansas is $51,600 per year ($24.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,940 and $66,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Executive Secretary in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $51,600, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $41,812 per year ($3,484 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Executive Secretary jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,070 Executive Secretary 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.