How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Arkansas?

BLS puts the average Real Estate Agent pay in Arkansas at $55,080 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Arkansas, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arkansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $44,886 annually ($3,741/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Arkansas?

On a $55,080 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $44,886/year or $3,741/month. Federal tax: $4,430. State tax: $1,550. FICA: $4,214.

Is $55,080 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$55,080 is the BLS average Real Estate Agent pay in Arkansas, 21% below the US average of $69,510 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arkansas earn between $30,640 and $86,260.

How do Arkansas taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $55,080 is $1,550. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 18.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

In Arkansas, the top 10% earn over $100,800 and the bottom 10% under $24,600 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average); top 20% earn 3-5x median. Related roles include: Realtor, Real Estate Broker, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Luxury Specialist, Commercial Real Estate Agent.

How can a Real Estate Agent 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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Real Estate Agent Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Real Estate Agent pay in Arkansas

$55,080/year

≈ $26/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $30,640–$86,260

US average: $69,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents

After tax (single filer)

$44,886/year

$3,741/month · effective tax rate 18.51%

Federal $4,430
State $1,550
FICA $4,214
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Top-Producing / Luxury AgentBLS · 75th–90th percentile$86,260–$100,800
Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Fayetteville metro)BLS · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 75th–90th percentile$100,800–$101,540
Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Little Rock metro)BLS · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 75th–90th percentile$87,820–$97,760
Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Hot Springs metro)BLS · Hot Springs, AR · 75th–90th percentile$46,820–$90,620
Real Estate Agent (any market)BLS · middle 50%$30,640–$86,260
New AgentBLS · 10th–25th percentile$24,600–$30,640

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$44,886
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,741
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,726
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$22/hr
Federal Tax	$4,430
State Tax	$1,550
FICA Taxes	$4,214
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	18.51%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Real Estate Agents earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's real estate agent market is anchored by Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville + Rogers + Fayetteville + Springdale + Bella Vista + the substantial Bentonville Walmart HQ + the substantial Walmart Walton family heritage + the substantial Bentonville Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art + the substantial post-2020 NW Arkansas Walmart vendor UHNW migration + the substantial NW Arkansas ~$1M-$15M+ UHNW + the substantial Bentonville post-2024 Walmart new home office campus opening + the substantial NW Arkansas as the country's substantial fastest-growing Mid-South metro + the substantial U of A University of Arkansas Fayetteville + the substantial Mercy NW Arkansas + Washington Regional + the substantial JB Hunt Lowell + Tyson Foods Springdale + ArcBest), Little Rock metro (Little Rock Heights + Hillcrest + Pleasant Valley + the substantial Little Rock UAMS + Dillard's + Stephens + Acxiom executive market + the substantial Little Rock state capital + the substantial Conway + Cabot + North Little Rock Park Hill + Argenta), Fort Smith (the substantial Whirlpool + ArcBest + the substantial Fort Smith historic + the substantial Fort Smith post-2020 growth), Hot Springs + Lake Hamilton resort (the substantial Hot Springs National Park + the substantial Lake Hamilton + Lake Catherine + Lake Ouachita + the substantial Hot Springs Mountain Tower + the substantial Hot Springs post-1880s historic + the substantial Hot Springs Oaklawn racing), Mountain Home + Bull Shoals + Norfork Lakes (the substantial Mountain Home Baxter International + the substantial Bull Shoals Lake + Norfork Lake + the substantial Ozarks UHNW retirement market + post-2020 retirement migration), Eureka Springs (the substantial Eureka Springs historic arts town + the substantial Crescent Hotel), Jonesboro + Pine Bluff + Texarkana (the substantial ASU Jonesboro + the substantial Pine Bluff post-2024 Pine Bluff Arsenal demilitarization), plus substantial AR farm + the substantial AR Delta rice + cotton + the substantial AR Ozark + Ouachita timber.

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent

$86,260–$100,800

Bentonville + Rogers + Bella Vista · $1M-$15M+ UHNW · Walmart Walton + vendor + Crystal Bridges + post-2020 boom

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Arkansas · 75th–90th percentile

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Fayetteville metro)

$100,800–$101,540

Fayetteville Mt. Sequoyah + Wilson Park · U of A + NW Arkansas executive market + post-2020 housing tight

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 75th–90th percentile

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Little Rock metro)

$87,820–$97,760

Little Rock Heights + Hillcrest + Pleasant Valley · UAMS + Dillard + Stephens + Acxiom executive market

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 75th–90th percentile

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Hot Springs metro)

$46,820–$90,620

Hot Springs + Lake Hamilton + Lake Catherine + Lake Ouachita · National Park + post-2020 retirement migration

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Hot Springs, AR · 75th–90th percentile

Real Estate Agent (any market)

$30,640–$86,260

Senior buyer agent · NW Arkansas + Little Rock + Fort Smith · post-2020 NW Arkansas Walmart vendor relo

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Arkansas · middle 50%

New Agent

$24,600–$30,640

New Realtor · AR Real Estate Commission licensed + brokerage sponsor + AR Realtors member

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Arkansas · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: Arkansas's distinctive Bentonville Walmart Walton family UHNW + post-2020 NW Arkansas Walmart vendor migration + Hot Springs Lake Hamilton resort + Mountain Home Bull Shoals retirement concentration is a distinctive AR Realtor feature most national real estate surveys understate. Bentonville UHNW market (the substantial Bentonville Walmart HQ + the substantial Walmart as the country's substantial world's largest private employer + the substantial Walton family heritage Sam Walton Helen Walton legacy + the substantial Bentonville Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art post-2011 Alice Walton founded $1B+ museum + the substantial Bentonville The Momentary + the substantial Bentonville post-2024 Walmart new home office campus 350-acre opening + the substantial Bentonville ~$1M-$15M+ UHNW + the substantial post-2020 NW Arkansas Walmart vendor UHNW migration + the substantial Walmart vendor cluster includes P&G + Coca-Cola + Frito-Lay + Unilever + Conagra + Kraft Heinz + Sun Products + General Mills + Kellogg's + Mondelez + Mars + Procter & Gamble + ConAgra + Tyson) supports a distinctive AR luxury Realtor specialty — senior Bentonville listing agents clear $108-285K+ commission, reflecting the substantial NW Arkansas as one of the country's substantial fastest-growing Mid-South metros. Fayetteville Mt. Sequoyah market (the substantial Fayetteville Mt. Sequoyah + Wilson Park + the substantial U of A University of Arkansas + the substantial Fayetteville post-2020 housing tight + the substantial Fayetteville WalArt headquartered tech) supports substantial Fayetteville Realtor specialty. Little Rock Heights + Hillcrest market (the substantial Little Rock Heights historic + the substantial Hillcrest + Pleasant Valley + the substantial Little Rock UAMS + Dillard's + Stephens + Acxiom executive market + the substantial Little Rock state capital + the substantial Little Rock Country Club) supports substantial Little Rock Realtor specialty. Hot Springs Lake Hamilton resort market (the substantial Hot Springs National Park + the substantial Hot Springs Lake Hamilton + Lake Catherine + Lake Ouachita + the substantial Hot Springs Mountain Tower + the substantial Hot Springs Bathhouse Row historic + the substantial Hot Springs Oaklawn Racing + the substantial post-2020 Hot Springs retirement + second-home migration) supports substantial Hot Springs Realtor specialty. Mountain Home + Bull Shoals retirement market (the substantial Mountain Home Baxter International + the substantial Bull Shoals Lake + Norfork Lake + the substantial Ozarks UHNW retirement + the substantial post-2020 Mountain Home retirement boom + the substantial Mountain Home as one of the substantial AR top retirement destinations) supports substantial Mountain Home retirement Realtor specialty. The substantial AR farm + ag market (AR is #1 US rice-producing state + the substantial AR Delta rice + cotton + soybean + the substantial AR ~$3K-$7K/acre farmland + the substantial AR Riceland Foods Stuttgart + the substantial AFM + ALC certification) supports a distinctive AR agricultural Realtor specialty. AR Realtors + NW Arkansas Board of Realtors + Greater Little Rock Realtors + Hot Springs Board of Realtors + Mountain Home Board of Realtors + Cooperative Arkansas Realtors Multiple Listing Service CARMLS access. AR Real Estate Commission licensing requires 60 hours pre-license + 14 hours continuing education annually. AR progressive 2.0-3.9% (post-2024 reductions) + AR 6.5% sales tax + AR NO estate tax + AR IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1944) anchor the AR Realtor proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Real Estate Agents 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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