Arkansas minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 an hour – $22,880 a year for full-time work. Compare it with what common jobs in Arkansas actually pay.
Arkansas minimum wage$11.00/hr
Applies to employers with 4 or more employees.
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $11.00/hr.
Typical pay in Arkansas
1,303,630 jobs$20.98/hr$43,630 a year
The minimum wage equals 52% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Arkansas
Median wage in Arkansas for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
35,660 jobs in Arkansas$12.62/hrRetail Salespersons
35,510 jobs in Arkansas$14.07/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
34,570 jobs in Arkansas$35.60/hrHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
32,220 jobs in Arkansas$24.79/hrOffice Clerks, General
29,940 jobs in Arkansas$17.81/hrRegistered Nurses
29,400 jobs in Arkansas$37.95/hrStockers and Order Fillers
28,350 jobs in Arkansas$16.68/hrCashiers
28,270 jobs in Arkansas$13.30/hrLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
21,430 jobs in Arkansas$17.27/hrCustomer Service Representatives
20,680 jobs in Arkansas$18.19/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Arkansas labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Arkansas in 2026?
Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour. Applies to employers with 4 or more employees.
Is Arkansas's minimum wage going up?
No statewide increase is scheduled as of October 28, 2026.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Arkansas per year?
At $11.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $22,880 a year before taxes, or about $440.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in Arkansas?
The median wage for all jobs in Arkansas was $20.98 an hour ($43,630 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 52% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Arkansas allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.