Arkansas Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2021. It is set by Arkansas Minimum Wage Act, as amended by the 2018 ballot measure and administered by the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, Labor Standards.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources

Current rate (October 16, 2026)

$11.00

in effect since January 1, 2021

2027 rate

No change scheduled

As of October 16, 2026

Compared with federal $7.25

$3.75 higher

Federal and state rules both apply

Arkansas minimum wage in 2027

No change scheduled.

No 2027 change is scheduled in state law as of October 16, 2026.

The 2018 ballot measure phased the rate to $11.00 on January 1, 2021 and did not add inflation indexing.

What changed in Arkansas

The $11.00 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2021 and did not change during 2026.

The act covers employers with four or more employees.

Arkansas minimum wage pay calculator

Rate

Current: $11.00

Weekly pay
$440.00
Monthly pay
$1,906.67
Yearly pay
$22,880.00
Overtime rate (1.5x)
$16.50 per hour

Gross pay before taxes at $11.00 per hour in Arkansas, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.

Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Arkansas in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. The $11.00 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2021 and did not change during 2026.

Will the Arkansas minimum wage go up in 2027?

No 2027 change is scheduled in state law as of October 16, 2026.

Does Arkansas have local minimum wages?

Arkansas's page is based on the statewide rate. Cities or counties may have their own rules where state law allows it, and employers must pay the highest rate that applies.

Not legal advice. This page covers the general hourly minimum for most adult, non-tipped employees. Tipped, youth, training, student, agricultural, small-employer and industry-specific wages follow different rules. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, whether it is federal, state or local. Confirm your rate with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sources for Arkansas

Sources checked October 16, 2026.

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