Arkansas Overtime Calculator
Arkansas uses the federal 40-hour rule and has no daily overtime. The state rate has been frozen at $11.00 since 2021, so federal overtime rules do most of the work for Arkansas workers.
Arkansas overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Arkansas overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no daily overtime rule, so a long shift is straight time unless the weekly total passes the threshold. The 2026 minimum wage is $11.00/hour.
Arkansas overtime rules
Arkansas overtime for non-exempt employees follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is paid at your normal rate.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate includes non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials, not just base pay.
Arkansas uses the federal 40-hour rule and has no daily overtime. The state rate has been frozen at $11.00 since 2021, so federal overtime rules do most of the work for Arkansas workers.
No Arkansas city has a higher minimum wage; a 2019 state law pre-empts local wage ordinances.
Arkansas minimum wage in 2026
$11.00/hour, unchanged since 2021. Overtime is calculated on the regular rate, so a higher state or local minimum directly raises what every overtime hour is worth.
What an overtime week looks like in Arkansas
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Arkansas has no daily threshold, so every cell is straight time until the weekly total passes 40 hours.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $20.00/hr | 40 h | $800.00 |
| Six-day week | $20.00/hr | 46 h | $980.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,100.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $720.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Arkansas?
Arkansas uses the federal salary threshold of $684 a week ($35,568 a year) plus the duties test. Employees below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, are non-exempt and owed overtime for every hour above the threshold.
Misclassification is most commonly challenged in retail supervision, hospitality, home care and construction crews paid per job rather than per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas have daily overtime?
No. Arkansas has no daily overtime rule, so hours are straight time until the weekly total passes 40. A 12-hour shift on its own does not trigger overtime.
Is overtime after 40 hours in Arkansas?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Arkansas.
What is the minimum wage in Arkansas in 2026?
$11.00/hour, unchanged since 2021. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Arkansas?
$30.00 per hour at time and a half. Eight overtime hours add $240 to the week, on top of regular pay.
Who is exempt from overtime in Arkansas?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Arkansas. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.