Arkansas Overtime Calculator
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. Arkansas mirrors the federal weekly rule. Enter your hours per day and hourly rate to get exact regular and overtime pay for Arkansas.
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Overtime rules in Arkansas
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. Arkansas mirrors the federal weekly rule.
Arkansas overtime law applies to employers with 4+ employees and tracks the federal 40-hour standard.
Because Arkansas has no daily-overtime rule, only your weekly total matters: hours over 40 in the workweek are paid at 1.5×. A handful of states (California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada) add daily overtime on top of this — Arkansas is not one of them.
Arkansas overtime pay example
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
At the Arkansas minimum wage of $11.00, an overtime
hour is worth $16.50. A 45-hour week =
40 regular ($440.00) + 5 overtime (5 × $11.00 × 1.5 = $82.50) = $522.50 gross. Earn more than minimum
wage? Put your own rate into the calculator above.
Minimum wage & overtime in Arkansas
Arkansas's $11.00 minimum applies to employers with 4 or more employees. That's $3.75 above the federal floor of $7.25, and overtime is still calculated on your actual regular rate — not the minimum. See the full breakdown on the Arkansas minimum wage page.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. Arkansas mirrors the federal weekly rule. Overtime is paid at 1.5× your regular hourly rate. Enter your hours and rate above to see the exact amount.
Does Arkansas have daily overtime?
No. Arkansas does not have daily overtime — you earn 1.5× only after 40 hours in a workweek, no matter how the hours fall across days. Arkansas overtime law applies to employers with 4+ employees and tracks the federal 40-hour standard.
What is the overtime pay rate in Arkansas?
Time-and-a-half — 1.5× your regular hourly rate — for qualifying overtime hours. For example, $20/hour becomes $30/hour for each overtime hour. Arkansas does not require double time under state law.
Do salaried employees in Arkansas get overtime?
It depends on whether the role is "exempt" or "non-exempt" under the federal FLSA. Salary alone does not make someone exempt — the job duties and a minimum salary threshold both matter. Hourly, non-exempt workers in Arkansas are owed overtime.
General information based on the federal FLSA and Arkansas labor rules. Confirm your situation with the U.S. Department of Labor or your state labor office. Not legal or payroll advice.
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