How much does a Truck Driver make in Arkansas?

BLS puts the average Truck Driver pay in Arkansas at $57,390 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 $46,657 annually ($3,888/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Arkansas?

On a $57,390 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $46,657/year or $3,888/month. Federal tax: $4,707. State tax: $1,636. FICA: $4,390.

Is $57,390 a good Truck Driver salary?

$57,390 is the BLS average Truck Driver pay in Arkansas, 4% below the US average of $59,710 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arkansas earn between $44,650 and $69,700.

How do Arkansas taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $57,390 is $1,636. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 18.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

In Arkansas, the top 10% earn over $81,110 and the bottom 10% under $36,770 (BLS, May 2025). 4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Long Haul Driver, Local Delivery Driver, Owner Operator, Tanker Driver, Flatbed Driver.

How can a Truck Driver 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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Truck Driver Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Truck Driver pay in Arkansas

$57,390/year

≈ $28/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $44,650–$69,700

US average: $59,710

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$46,657/year

$3,888/month · effective tax rate 18.7%

Federal $4,707
State $1,636
FICA $4,390
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Senior Walmart Private Fleet Driver$87,000–$115,000+ OT
Senior OTR Tanker Driver (Petrochem)$72,000–$108,000+ OT + per-diem
Senior Owner-Operator (JB Hunt 360)$108,000–$185,000+ gross
Senior LTL Linehaul Driver (ABF Freight)$78,000–$112,000+ OT
Senior Poultry / Live Haul Driver$62,000–$92,000+ OT
Senior Flatbed / Heavy Haul Driver$72,000–$108,000+ OT

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$46,657
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,888
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,795
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$22/hr
Federal Tax	$4,707
State Tax	$1,636
FICA Taxes	$4,390
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	18.7%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's truck driver market is anchored by JB Hunt Transport Lowell (Fortune 500 trucking + the country's largest US intermodal trucker + ~13K JB Hunt drivers + Carrier 360 marketplace), ArcBest Fort Smith (Fortune 1000 logistics + ABF Freight LTL operations + ~12K ArcBest employees), USA Truck legacy Van Buren (post-2022 DB Schenker acquisition), Walmart Private Fleet Bentonville (the substantial Walmart-owned fleet of ~7K trucks + ~13K Walmart Private Fleet drivers + ~$87K-110K Walmart Private Fleet driver pay + among the highest US driver pay), the substantial AR poultry trucking demand (Tyson + Pilgrim's Pride + Mountaire + Cargill AR poultry live haul + processed poultry), substantial AR ag trucking (rice + soybean + cotton + corn + cattle), AR DOT I-30 + I-40 + I-49 + I-440 + I-540 corridor work + Memphis distribution hub spillover.

Senior Walmart Private Fleet Driver

$87,000–$115,000+ OT

Walmart Private Fleet · among the highest US driver pay · home weekends · Bentonville-anchored

Senior OTR Tanker Driver (Petrochem)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT + per-diem

OTR tanker hazmat + chemical hauling · CDL + Tanker + Hazmat + TWIC + no OBBBA OT deduction (Motor Carrier Act exempt)

Senior Owner-Operator (JB Hunt 360)

$108,000–$185,000+ gross

Owner-op JB Hunt 360 marketplace · per-load · book of business

Senior LTL Linehaul Driver (ABF Freight)

$78,000–$112,000+ OT

ABF Freight + Old Dominion + Saia + FedEx Freight · Fort Smith + Little Rock + NW AR hubs

Senior Poultry / Live Haul Driver

$62,000–$92,000+ OT

Tyson + Pilgrim Pride + Mountaire + Cargill · live haul + processed poultry + feed delivery

Senior Flatbed / Heavy Haul Driver

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Flatbed + heavy haul + over-dimensional · Walmart equipment + petrochem + AR permit

Senior Local / Regional Driver

$62,000–$88,000+ OT

Local + regional AR driver · home most nights · AR retail distribution + ag

Senior Driver-Trainer / Lead Driver

$75,000–$108,000+ OT

Driver-trainer at JB Hunt + ArcBest + Walmart Private Fleet · CDL school + clean record

Senior Auto-Hauler / Specialty

$72,000–$108,000+

Auto-hauler + heavy specialty · Schnitzer + Jack Cooper + Walmart fleet

Mid-Level Driver (3-5 yrs)

$52,000–$72,000+ OT

Mid-career AR driver · transitioning to specialty + senior band

Worth knowing: Walmart Private Fleet Bentonville is the country's largest US private retail-owned trucking fleet and a feature most national truck driver compensation surveys understate for AR. Walmart Private Fleet (the substantial Walmart-owned fleet of ~7K Walmart-branded trucks + ~13K Walmart Private Fleet CDL drivers + the substantial Walmart Private Fleet driver compensation program at ~$87K-110K base pay + bonuses + benefits + the substantial Walmart Private Fleet weekend-home program supporting driver retention + the substantial Walmart Private Fleet operating across ~210 US Walmart DC facilities supplying ~4,600 US Walmart + ~600 US Sam Club stores + the substantial post-2024 Walmart Private Fleet expansion + the substantial Walmart Private Fleet Driver Academy training program) is among the country's largest US private corporate trucking fleets + offers among the highest US driver pay. Senior Walmart Private Fleet drivers clear $87-115K with Bentonville-anchored home time. JB Hunt Transport Lowell (Fortune 500 ~$13B revenue + the country's #3 US trucking company + the country's largest US intermodal trucker + ~13K JB Hunt-employed drivers + the substantial JB Hunt 360 marketplace + Carrier 360 platform supporting ~1M+ third-party carrier loads annually) supports substantial AR + multi-state OTR + intermodal driver demand. ArcBest Fort Smith (Fortune 1000 ~$5B revenue + ABF Freight LTL + the substantial ArcBest LTL hub network with ~270 ABF Freight terminals + ~12K ArcBest employees + the substantial post-2024 ArcBest expansion) supports substantial AR LTL driver demand. The substantial AR poultry trucking demand (Tyson + Pilgrim's Pride + Mountaire + Cargill AR poultry live haul + processed poultry + feed delivery across the country's #2 US broiler-producing state) supports substantial AR poultry + ag trucking. AR DOT I-30 + I-40 + I-49 corridor work + Memphis distribution hub spillover. AR progressive 2-4.4% top phasing 3.9% by 2026 + AR RTW since 1947 + AR property tax ~0.61% + no state estate tax. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 only to drivers owed overtime; the Motor Carrier Act (29 USC 213(b)(1)) exempts drivers of trucks over 10,000 lb hauling interstate freight, even on local routes.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Truck Drivers 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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