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Substitute Teacher Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$14.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,710/year ($2,059/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,560 Substitute Teacher jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $29,230 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 $24,710 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $29,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,328 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,236 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$956 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,710 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,059 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Arkansas?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Arkansas is $29,230 per year ($14.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,190 and $34,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $29,230, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $24,710 per year ($2,059 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,560 Substitute Teacher 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.