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Social Worker Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$20.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,490/year ($2,957/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,150 Social Worker jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Social Worker salary of $43,330 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 $35,490 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $43,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,020 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,315 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,506 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,490 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,957 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Arkansas?
- The median Social Worker salary in Arkansas is $43,330 per year ($20.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,350 and $52,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $43,330, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $35,490 per year ($2,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,150 Social Worker 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.