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Network Architect Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$53.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,375/year ($6,865/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 37th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 910 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $110,400 a year — though pay ranges from $80,930 for newcomers to $166,780 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $97,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Network Architect jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Network Architect salary of $110,400 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 $82,375 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $110,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,458 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,446 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$4,122 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,375 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,865 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Arkansas?
- The median Network Architect salary in Arkansas is $110,400 per year ($53.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $97,780 and $137,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $110,400, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $82,375 per year ($6,865 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 910 Network Architect 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.