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Fast Food Worker Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$12.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $22,387/year ($1,866/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $27,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $32,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 35,660 Fast Food Worker jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $26,250 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 $22,387 — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
| Gross (median) | $26,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,015 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,008 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$840 |
| Take-home (annual) | $22,387 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,866 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Arkansas?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Arkansas is $26,250 per year ($12.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,570 and $27,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $26,250, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $22,387 per year ($1,866 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 35,660 Fast Food Worker 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.