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High School Teacher Salary in Arkansas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $47,974/year ($3,998/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,890 High School Teacher jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median High School Teacher salary of $59,660 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 $47,974 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $59,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,979 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,564 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,143 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,974 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,998 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Arkansas?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Arkansas is $59,660 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,410 and $62,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $59,660, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $47,974 per year ($3,998 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 12,890 High School Teacher 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.