The Arkansas minimum wage for 2026 is $11.00 per hour.
Arkansas allows a tip credit. Tipped cash wage is $2.63 as long as tips bring the worker to $11.00.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Applies to employers with 4 or more employees.
Related labor laws in Arkansas
Paid sick leave
Not required by state law.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Applies to employers with 4 or more employees.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Arkansas Department of Labor.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Arkansas and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Arkansas sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $11.00 applies everywhere.