How much does a Investment Banker make in Arkansas?

BLS puts average pay at investment banking and securities firms in Arkansas at $208,635 a year (BLS QCEW, 2025). On that pay in Arkansas, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arkansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $147,767 annually ($12,314/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Investment Banker in Arkansas?

On a $208,635 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $147,767/year or $12,314/month. Federal tax: $38,806. State tax: $7,519. FICA: $14,542.

Is $208,635 a good Investment Banker salary?

$208,635 is the BLS average Investment Banker pay in Arkansas, 37% below the US average of $331,460 (BLS QCEW, 2025).

How do Arkansas taxes affect Investment Banker salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $208,635 is $7,519. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Investment Bankers?

BLS projects 7% growth 2022-2032 for securities/commodities/financial services sales agents. Investment banking employment cycles 5-10% with M&A deal volume; 2026 outlook = recovery from the 2022-2024 M&A trough. Carry interest 3-year holding rule (TCJA 2018) shifted compensation architecture for sponsor-coverage / PE-crossover roles. Elite boutique advisory firms (Evercore / Centerview / Lazard / Moelis / PJT) have outpaced bulge-bracket on per-banker comp 2018-2026. Related roles include: M&A Banker, ECM Banker, DCM Banker, Leveraged Finance Banker, Restructuring Banker, Sponsor Coverage Banker, Coverage Banker, Industry Banker, Managing Director, Director, VP, Associate, Analyst.

How can a Investment Banker in Arkansas reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Investment Banker Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Investment Banker pay in Arkansas

$208,635/year

≈ $100/hour before tax

US average: $331,460

Source: BLS QCEW, 2025 · Investment banking and securities intermediation (industry average pay)

After tax (single filer)

$147,767/year

$12,314/month · effective tax rate 29.17%

Federal $38,806
State $7,519
FICA $14,542
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Managing Director (Stephens Inc. / Bank OZK)$425,000–$1,200,000+
Director / Principal (Energy / Retail)$265,000–$485,000+ TC
VP (Stephens Inc. / Sector Coverage)$175,000–$315,000+ TC
VP (Public Finance / Muni)$155,000–$265,000+ TC
Associate (Post-MBA)$145,000–$235,000+ TC
Senior Analyst$105,000–$165,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$147,767
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,314
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,683
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$71/hr
Federal Tax	$38,806
State Tax	$7,519
FICA Taxes	$14,542
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.17%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Investment Bankers earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's investment banking market is anchored by Stephens Inc. HQ Little Rock (one of the country's largest US private investment banks + the substantial AR-HQ middle-market M&A advisory + public finance + asset management + private wealth firm founded 1933 + ~$700M+ annual revenue + ~1,000 employees + offices across the Southeast + Midwest), Crews & Associates Little Rock (regional muni bond underwriter), Raymond James AR + Stifel AR Bentonville + Little Rock offices, the substantial Walmart supplier ecosystem M&A activity (~1,200+ Walmart supplier offices supporting substantial CPG + retail M&A advisory work in NW Arkansas), Bank OZK Little Rock corporate banking + middle-market, plus UA Walton + UA Little Rock MBA pipelines + national MBA AR-relocation candidates.

Managing Director (Stephens Inc. / Bank OZK)

$425,000–$1,200,000+

MD at Stephens Inc. Little Rock M&A + Bank OZK corp finance · book of business + tenure

Director / Principal (Energy / Retail)

$265,000–$485,000+ TC

Stephens Inc. Director · retail + protein + transports sector M&A · bonus + carry

VP (Stephens Inc. / Sector Coverage)

$175,000–$315,000+ TC

VP at Stephens Inc. · retail + Walmart supplier + protein + trucking sector M&A

VP (Public Finance / Muni)

$155,000–$265,000+ TC

Stephens Inc. + Crews & Associates + Raymond James AR · AR muni bond underwriting

Associate (Post-MBA)

$145,000–$235,000+ TC

UA Walton MBA + national MBA pipeline · Stephens Inc. associate · AR-relocation candidates

Senior Analyst

$105,000–$165,000+ bonus

Senior analyst at Stephens Inc. + Bank OZK · post-2-3 yr Big 4 + audit transition · pre-MBA

Analyst (1-2 yrs)

$85,000–$132,000+ bonus

UA Walton + UA Little Rock + ASU + Hendrix pipeline · 100-hr weeks · entry band

Senior Healthcare / UAMS M&A Coverage

$175,000–$315,000+ TC

AR healthcare M&A · UAMS + Baptist Health + AR PE-driven rollup advisory

Senior Retail / CPG Coverage

$185,000–$345,000+ TC

Walmart supplier ecosystem M&A · CPG + DTC brand acquisitions for Walmart Marketplace

Senior Trucking / Logistics IB

$165,000–$285,000+ TC

JB Hunt + ArcBest + USA Truck legacy M&A · AR transports + logistics M&A advisory

Worth knowing: Stephens Inc. HQ Little Rock is one of the country's most distinctive private investment banks and the largest US private investment bank HQ'd outside Wall Street and a feature most national IB surveys understate for AR. Stephens Inc. (founded 1933 by Witt Stephens + Jack Stephens + the substantial AR-HQ private investment bank operating across middle-market M&A advisory + public finance + asset management + private wealth + the substantial Stephens Capital Management + Stephens Insurance + Stephens Investment Bank operating divisions + ~1,000 employees + offices across Atlanta + Boston + Charlotte + Chicago + Dallas + Houston + Jackson + Memphis + Nashville + New York + Saint Louis + the substantial Stephens family ownership + Witt Stephens Jr. + Warren Stephens leadership) operates substantial AR-HQ middle-market M&A + public finance + asset management work. Senior Stephens Inc. MDs clear $425K-1.2M+ with substantial bonus + carry. The substantial Walmart supplier ecosystem M&A activity in Northwest Arkansas supports substantial CPG + DTC brand M&A advisory work as Walmart Marketplace's substantial private brand + DTC acquisition strategy drives substantial supplier-side M&A flow (~$5B+ annual Walmart-related M&A activity by some measures including direct Walmart acquisitions like Vizio in 2024 + the substantial supplier ecosystem M&A around Walmart-brand-relevant DTC + CPG companies). Bank OZK Little Rock (Fortune 1000 ~$28B assets + the country's largest US commercial real estate lender by some measures with substantial concentrated New York City CRE exposure + the substantial CRE-driven middle-market corporate banking work) supports substantial AR commercial banking + middle-market work. AR progressive 2-4.4% top rate phasing 3.9% by 2026 + AR RTW since 1947 + no state estate tax + AR substantially lower cost of living vs NYC + CT + CHI + LA IB metros = the AR IB lifestyle proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Investment Bankers in Arkansas and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Arkansas 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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