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Social Services Assistant Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$17.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,474/year ($2,540/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,530 Social Services Assistant jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $36,770 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 $30,474 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $36,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,232 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,813 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,250 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,474 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,540 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Arkansas?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Arkansas is $36,770 per year ($17.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,040 and $44,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $36,770, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $30,474 per year ($2,540 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,530 Social Services Assistant 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.