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Training Specialist Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$25.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,339/year ($3,528/month) for a single filer
Training Specialist pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,880 Training Specialist jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 13-1151, “Training and Development Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Training Specialist salary of $52,290 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 $42,339 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $52,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,095 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,000 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,856 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,339 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,528 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Training Specialist make in Arkansas?
- The median Training Specialist salary in Arkansas is $52,290 per year ($25.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,320 and $70,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Training Specialist in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $52,290, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $42,339 per year ($3,528 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Training Specialist jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,880 Training Specialist 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.