Arkansas Minimum Wage Calculator

Arkansas Minimum Wage Guide

The Arkansas state minimum wage is $11.00 per hour for non-exempt employers with 4 or more employees (Ark. Code Ann. § 11-4-210).

Statutory Wage Thresholds

Standard Minimum Wage: $11.00 / hour
Tipped Direct Cash Wage: $2.63 / hour (Max Tip Credit: $8.37 / hour)
Overtime Rate: 1.5x regular pay after 40 weekly hours ($16.50 / hour)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tipped minimum wage in Arkansas?

Employers must pay tipped workers at least $2.63 per hour in direct cash wages, provided direct wages plus tips equal at least $11.00 per hour.

Are small businesses exempt from the $11.00 minimum wage?

Employers with fewer than 4 employees are subject to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.