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Arkansas Minimum Wage: $11.00/hr

Current minimum wage information for Arkansas, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$11.00 State minimum wage
$2.63 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $11.00/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $2.63/hr.
  • Effective: 2021-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: None currently scheduled beyond 2021 increase to $11.00..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$11.00/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$2.63/hr
  • Effective date2021-01-01

Scheduled Increases

None currently scheduled beyond 2021 increase to $11.00.

Local Exceptions

None. State preemption prevents local minimum wage laws.

Overtime Rules

Arkansas requires overtime at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week for employers with 4 or more employees.

Exemptions

Employers with fewer than 4 employees are exempt from the state minimum wage law.

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