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Gig & FreelanceArkansas (AR)

Delivery Driver Salary in Arkansas

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$36,000
Gross Salary
national median
$29,740
Annual Take-Home
82.6% of gross
$2,478
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,144
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Arkansas

Based on national median Delivery Driver salary of $36,000, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$36,000
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 6.3%
-$2,281
Arkansas State Income Tax
Effective rate: 3.4%
-$1,225
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$2,232
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$522
Total Taxes
17.4% effective rate
-$6,260
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$29,740
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$2,478
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,144

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$29,740 (82.6%)
Federal Income Tax$2,281 (6.3%)
Arkansas State Tax$1,225 (3.4%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$2,754 (7.6%)

Arkansas vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$36,000
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$1,225/yr
Effective rate: 3.4%
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
6.5%
State rate (local rates may vary)

Simplified two-bracket structure for taxpayers above $89,600; lower-income table differs slightly.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Delivery Driver in Arkansas

How much does a Delivery Driver take home in Arkansas?

On a national median salary of $36,000, a Delivery Driver in Arkansas takes home approximately $29,740/year ($2,478/month) after federal income tax, Arkansas state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 17.4%.

What is the Arkansas state income tax rate for a Delivery Driver?

On a $36,000 salary, the effective Arkansas state income tax rate is 3.4%, resulting in $1,225 in state taxes annually. Arkansas's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Arkansas compare to other states for Delivery Drivers?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Arkansas's 3.4% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Delivery Driver pay in Arkansas?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Arkansas cities. Arkansas's property tax rate is 0.6%, and the state sales tax rate is 6.5%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.