Minimum wage in Arkansas
Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour, $3.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $22,880 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
$11.00Minimum wage per hour
$2.63Tipped cash wage
$16.50Overtime rate (1.5×)
—No change scheduled
Who gets which rate
Applies to employers with 4+ employees.
What the minimum wage pays in Arkansas
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $11.00 | $9.65 |
| Week (40 hours) | $440 | $386 |
| Month | $1,907 | $1,673 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $22,880 | $20,075 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $16.50 an hour at the Arkansas minimum.
How Arkansas compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $11.00 | — |
| Louisiana | $7.25 | — |
| Mississippi | $7.25 | — |
| Missouri | $15.00 | — |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | — |
| Tennessee | $7.25 | — |
| Texas | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Arkansas?
- The Arkansas minimum wage is $11.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Arkansas's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Arkansas?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.63 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $11.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Arkansas?
- About $22,880 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $20,075 after federal and state taxes.