DOL base 1.8%; employercost total 2.00% (likely incl. stabilization tax).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Arkansas?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,685 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Arkansas unemployment $140 and typical workers' comp $198. That's $20.34 per hour worked.
What is the Arkansas SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages (includes state surcharges per a secondary source; base rate per DOL 1.8%). DOL base 1.8%; employercost total 2.00% (likely incl. stabilization tax).
What is the Arkansas minimum wage in 2026?
$11.00 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Arkansas?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Arkansas's all-industry index rate at $0.53 per $100 of payroll (rank 50 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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