Arkansas Unemployment Benefits Calculator 2026
2026Estimate your unemployment insurance benefits in Arkansas. Calculate weekly benefit amount, maximum duration, and total potential benefits based on AR unemployment rules.
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Arkansas Unemployment Benefits Overview
Arkansas has been reducing its top income tax rate in recent years, dropping to 3.9% for 2025 as part of ongoing tax reform. The state uses a separate rate table for higher income levels.
The state sales tax rate of 6.5% is among the higher base rates nationally, and local additions can bring the combined rate above 11% in some areas.
Arkansas minimum wage is $11.00/hr, set by a 2018 ballot initiative. Tipped employees must receive at least $2.63/hr plus tips to meet the full minimum wage.
Arkansas allows an income tax credit for taxes paid to other states and provides a low-income tax credit that effectively creates a zero-tax bracket for the first $5,099 of income.
The state has no disability insurance, paid family leave, estate tax, or inheritance tax. Property tax rates average around 0.57%.
Arkansas Unemployment Key Facts (2026)
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 3.9%) |
| State Sales Tax | 0.065% |
| Minimum Wage | $11/hr |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| Paid Family Leave | No |