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HR Manager Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$52.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,165/year ($6,764/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 49th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 27% below the national average. Of the 1,290 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $108,580 a year — though pay ranges from $62,370 for newcomers to $218,830 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $154,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,290 HR Manager jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median HR Manager salary of $108,580 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 $81,165 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $108,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,058 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,306 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$4,051 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,165 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,764 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Arkansas?
- The median HR Manager salary in Arkansas is $108,580 per year ($52.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,240 and $154,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $108,580, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $81,165 per year ($6,764 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,290 HR 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.