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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Salary After Tax in Little Rock

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท AR ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.83

Physician Salary Range

25th Percentile

$190,000

Take-home:

$132,720

$11,060/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$235,000

Take-home:

$162,021

$13,502/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$310,000

Take-home:

$206,400

$17,200/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $235,000

Gross Salary$235,000
Federal Tax(20.2%)โ€“$47,463
AR State Taxโ€“$10,875
Social Securityโ€“$10,918
Medicareโ€“$3,408
Annual Take-Home$162,021
$13,502Monthly
$6,232Bi-Weekly
31.05%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Little Rock

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)6.7% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$900/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,120/mo

COL Index

0.83

Comfortable Rent Max

$3,375/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $13,502 ($162,024/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$6,751

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$4,051

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$2,700

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$81,012

Wants / year

$48,607

Savings / year

$32,405

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician salary in Little Rock?

The median Physician salary in Little Rock (AR) is $235,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $190,000 and the 75th percentile is $310,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician in Little Rock?

At the median salary of $235,000, a Physician in AR takes home approximately $162,021 per year ($13,502/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 31.05%.

Can a Physician afford rent in Little Rock?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Little Rock is $900/month. On the median Physician salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 6.7%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($3,375/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician salaries in Little Rock?

Little Rock has a cost-of-living index of 0.83 (1.00 = national average). Little Rock is 17% cheaper than the US average, so the Physician salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.