Arkansas Overtime Calculator
Arkansas pays overtime by the federal week, under its own minimum wage that voters set above the federal rate. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Arkansas Overtime Rules
Arkansas pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. Arkansas voters approved a state minimum wage of $11 an hour — above the federal floor — and the state overtime law covers employers with four or more employees.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Arkansas law.
- Arkansas's state minimum wage is $11; its overtime law applies to employers with four or more employees.
Arkansas overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing enforces the state's wage and overtime law.
The Arkansas minimum wage is $11.00/hour (tipped minimum $2.63). Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.
Frequently asked questions
No. Overtime is weekly — 1.5× after 40 hours. A long single day only counts if it pushes your week over 40.
Arkansas voters set a state minimum of $11 an hour, above the federal $7.25. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate, not the minimum.
The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing. The state overtime law covers employers with four or more employees; smaller ones fall under the federal FLSA.