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Loan Officer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$33.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,702/year ($4,642/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 36th of 51 states for Loan Officer pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 2,610 Loan Officer jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $70,260 a year — though pay ranges from $39,210 for newcomers to $136,500 at the top.
Loan Officer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,610 Loan Officer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 13-2072, “Loan Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Loan Officer salary of $70,260 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 $55,702 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $70,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,627 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,375 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,556 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,702 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,642 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Loan Officer make in Arkansas?
- The median Loan Officer salary in Arkansas is $70,260 per year ($33.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,990 and $106,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Loan Officer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $70,260, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $55,702 per year ($4,642 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Loan Officer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,610 Loan Officer 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.