Minimum Wage in Arkansas
The current Arkansas minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $11.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2021. The state minimum wage law covers employers with 4 or more employees. No further increase is scheduled. Arkansas Minimum Wage Act; Arkansas Division of Labor, Minimum Wage and Overtime
| Minimum wage | $11.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2021. The state minimum wage law covers employers with 4 or more employees. No further increase is scheduled. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Tipped employees must be paid at least $2.63 per hour in cash wages, and tips must bring them up to at least $11.00 per hour. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference. |
| Overtime | Time-and-a-half for hours actually worked over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Paid time off such as holidays or sick days does not count as hours worked. No daily overtime rule. |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Arkansas?
$11.00 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2021. The state minimum wage law covers employers with 4 or more employees. No further increase is scheduled.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Arkansas?
Tipped employees must be paid at least $2.63 per hour in cash wages, and tips must bring them up to at least $11.00 per hour. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
What are the overtime rules in Arkansas?
Time-and-a-half for hours actually worked over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Paid time off such as holidays or sick days does not count as hours worked. No daily overtime rule.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.