Average Salary in Arkansas

State of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$11 /hr

Average salary $3,800 /mo

+ 52% vs United States national rate #28 of 56 state Since 2021-01-01

With a population of 3.1 million, Arkansas is a state of United States whose economy centers on agriculture and retail (walmart hq). Its minimum wage of $11 per hour is 52% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $3,800 per month. The cost of living is 13% below the national average. The median household income is $56,335 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #28 of 56; state
vs National: +52%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $22,880; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +29%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $11
Monthly: $1,906.63 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $22,880 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Arkansas minimum wage was set by Issue 5 (2018 ballot measure), reaching $11.00/hr in 2021. The rate has not been increased since. Applies to employers with 4 or more employees.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $22,880 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.