Lawyer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$47.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,719/year ($6,227/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $220,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,430 Lawyer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Lawyer salary of $98,880 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 $74,719 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $98,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,924 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,564 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$3,673 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,719 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,227 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Arkansas?
- The median Lawyer salary in Arkansas is $98,880 per year ($47.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,470 and $132,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $98,880, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $74,719 per year ($6,227 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,430 Lawyer 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.