Fayetteville Minimum Wage 2026 (AR)
Last updated: · Part of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Arkansas state rate
Fayetteville Minimum Wage vs. Arkansas
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $11.00/hr | — |
| Arkansas (state rate) | $11.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Fayetteville Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Fayetteville does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Arkansas state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Fayetteville must pay at least the Arkansas state minimum wage of $11.00/hr. Follows Arkansas state rate; local ordinances are preempted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Fayetteville is $11.00 per hour, the same as the Arkansas state minimum wage, since Fayetteville does not set its own local rate.
No. Fayetteville follows the Arkansas state minimum wage of $11.00/hr rather than setting its own rate. Arkansas state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Fayetteville follows the same $11.00/hr rate as the rest of Arkansas. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Fayetteville.