Arkansas · 2027
Arkansas minimum wage in 2027.
No 2027 change published as of November 1, 2026.
Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour and no 2027 increase is listed by the Arkansas Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor as of November 1, 2026. It covers employers with four or more employees.
Arkansas voters set the schedule in 2018 and the last step landed on January 1, 2021. This page answers what the rate is in 2027, who it covers and what it pays over a year.
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Arkansas minimum wage rates
| Item | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| State minimum wage | $11.00 | $11.00 |
Other rates in the state source: State minimum wage $11.00; Tipped cash wage (2026) $2.63.
What the sources say
The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing states that the minimum wage increased after the November 2018 ballot measure, and "Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 per hour." The Arkansas Minimum Wage Act covers employers with 4 or more employees. An employer covered by both the federal and Arkansas law must pay the higher wage.
Tipped employees: the DOL tipped table lists a $2.63 minimum cash wage and an $8.37 maximum tip credit against $11.00.
Neither source lists a 2027 change. Smaller employers (under four employees) fall under federal law only, where the minimum is $7.25 if the FLSA covers them.
Worked example
Full-time at $11.00, 40 hours a week. $440.00 a week, $880.00 every two weeks, $1,906.67 a month and $22,880.00 a year (2,080 hours), before tax.
Part-time at $11.00, 30 hours a week. $330.00 a week and $17,160.00 a year before tax.
Limits of this page
The converter multiplies the hourly rate by your hours and 52 weeks, with monthly as one twelfth of the year. It is gross pay before tax and ignores overtime, unpaid time off and local minimum wages that are higher than the state rate. Cities and counties in some states set their own rates, so check the place where the work is done.
Sources
Primary sources opened and checked on November 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arkansas minimum wage in 2027?
$11.00 an hour; no increase for 2027 is listed by the state or DOL as of November 1, 2026.
Who is covered?
Employers with 4 or more employees, per the Arkansas Department of Labor. Employers covered by both laws must pay the higher rate.
What is the tipped cash wage?
$2.63 an hour, with a maximum tip credit of $8.37, per the DOL tipped table.
When did $11.00 start?
January 1, 2021, per the state.
Is overtime included?
This page covers the base rate. Overtime is a separate rule; see the overtime guide linked below.
Not legal advice
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