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Software Developer Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$50.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,447/year ($6,537/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,050 Software Developer jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Software Developer salary of $104,490 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 $78,447 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $104,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,158 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,993 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$3,891 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,447 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Arkansas?
- The median Software Developer salary in Arkansas is $104,490 per year ($50.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,480 and $127,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $104,490, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $78,447 per year ($6,537 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 6,050 Software Developer 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.