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Chief Executives average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$222,760
- Little Rock$173,060
- Jonesboro$158,450
- Hot Springs$148,220
- Fort Smith$144,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $222,760 | $134,640 | $86,110 | $157,257 | 91 |
| Little Rock | $173,060 | $129,490 | $83,020 | $123,350 | 89 |
| Jonesboro | $158,450 | $120,020 | $71,320 | $113,905 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $148,220 | $119,990 | $61,610 | $107,290 | 86 |
| Fort Smith | $144,750 | $114,550 | $70,860 | $105,048 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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