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Payroll Clerk Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$22.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,615/year ($3,135/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 1,220 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $46,110 a year — though pay ranges from $34,270 for newcomers to $71,280 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,220 Payroll Clerk jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $46,110 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 $37,615 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $46,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,353 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,527 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,615 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,615 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,135 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Arkansas?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Arkansas is $46,110 per year ($22.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,260 and $55,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $46,110, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $37,615 per year ($3,135 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,220 Payroll Clerk 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.