Janitor Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$14.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,108/year ($2,092/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,490 Janitor jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Janitor salary of $29,750 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 $25,108 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $29,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,390 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,276 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$977 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,108 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,092 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Arkansas?
- The median Janitor salary in Arkansas is $29,750 per year ($14.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,470 and $34,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $29,750, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $25,108 per year ($2,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 19,490 Janitor 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.