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Minimum wage, overtime and tipped pay in Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Labor lists a basic state minimum wage of $11.00 per hour for Arkansas. The table notes that coverage limits apply. The U.S. Department of Labor's tipped-wage table lists a minimum cash wage of $2.63 per hour for tipped employees in Arkansas, with a combined cash-and-tip minimum of $11.00.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- The U.S. Department of Labor lists a basic state minimum wage of $11.00 per hour for Arkansas. The table notes that coverage limits apply. U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor's tipped-wage table lists a minimum cash wage of $2.63 per hour for tipped employees in Arkansas, with a combined cash-and-tip minimum of $11.00. U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor lists the Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing as the state labor office for Arkansas; its listed phone number is 501-682-4500. U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
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Questions
Where do these Arkansas facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws; U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees; U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Arkansas or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for workplace evidence?
A good start: Handbook and policies; Pay stubs, schedules and hours; Messages sent to you; Dated notes of what happened; Complaints you made and the replies; Job reviews and warnings. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
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Educational only. Not legal advice.