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Arkansas minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Arkansas
$11.00
an hour · $22,880 a year full time · about $20,075 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $440.00 |
| Every two weeks | $880.00 |
| Per month | $1,906.67 |
| Per year | $22,880 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Arkansas after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Arkansas earns $22,880 a year. As a single filer, $678 goes to federal income tax, $1,750 to Social Security and Medicare, and $377 to Arkansas income tax. That leaves $20,075, or $9.65 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $110.00 | $5,720 | $5,282 |
| 15 | $165.00 | $8,580 | $7,924 |
| 20 | $220.00 | $11,440 | $10,526 |
| 25 | $275.00 | $14,300 | $13,104 |
| 30 | $330.00 | $17,160 | $15,554 |
| 35 | $385.00 | $20,020 | $17,817 |
| 40 | $440.00 | $22,880 | $20,075 |
How Arkansas compares
Arkansas's minimum wage ranks 28th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $11.00 | $22,880 | — |
| Louisiana | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
| Missouri | $15.00 | $31,200 | +$4.00 |
| Mississippi | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
| Tennessee | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
| Texas | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$3.75 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Arkansas's minimum wage that is $16.50 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $4,290 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Arkansas in 2026?
$11.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Arkansas?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $11.00 an hour is $22,880 a year before taxes and about $20,075 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Arkansas?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $880.00 before taxes and takes home about $772.11.
Is Arkansas's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $3.75 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $7,800 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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