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Real Estate Agent Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$18.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,552/year ($2,629/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 48th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 31% below the national average. Of the 1,640 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $38,180 a year — though pay ranges from $24,600 for newcomers to $100,800 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,640 Real Estate Agent jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $38,180 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 $31,552 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $38,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,402 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,921 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,305 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,552 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,629 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Arkansas?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Arkansas is $38,180 per year ($18.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,640 and $86,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $38,180, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $31,552 per year ($2,629 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,640 Real Estate Agent 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.