Salary Overview for Arkansas

The median individual income in Arkansas is $30,690 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $40,110. The median household income is $56,335.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Arkansas's cost of living index is 86 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $30,690 in Arkansas has the purchasing power of approximately $35,686 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Arkansas than in most states.

Minimum Wage in Arkansas

The current minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00/hour, which equals approximately $22,880 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Arkansas minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Arkansas

  • Walmart
  • Tyson Foods
  • University of Arkansas

Major Industries in Arkansas

  • Retail
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing

Tax Rates in Arkansas

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Arkansas tax rates page.

Calculate Your Take-Home Pay

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