Unemployment Benefits Estimator — Arkansas

Unemployment Benefits Estimator in Arkansas

The Arkansas weekly benefit is 1/26 of the average of your four base-period quarters, floored at $81 and capped at $451. The binding constraint is not the rate but the total: benefits stop at the lesser of a third of base-period wages or 12 times your weekly amount, so the practical range is 9 to 12 weeks and a full 12 requires enough spread across the base period. Plan the whole claim around that window rather than the weekly number. Arkansas does not use broad-based categorical eligibility for SNAP, so the standard 130% FPL gross income limit applies. Apply at https://dws.arkansas.gov/

Unemployment Benefits in Arkansas: Weekly Amounts and How Long They Last

Arkansas pays a weekly unemployment benefit of between $81 and $451. Those are the statutory floor and ceiling, not an estimate of what you personally would receive: your weekly benefit amount is calculated from the wages in your base period, and the maximum is reached only if those wages were high enough. Arkansas computes it this way — 1/26 of the average of wages across the four base-period quarters

• Weekly benefit range: $81 to $451
• Weeks payable: up to 12 weeks; the payable range runs 9 to 12 weeks, because lower base-period earnings exhaust a claim sooner
• Waiting week: yes — the first otherwise-payable week is unpaid, and you generally still have to file a weekly claim for it
• In effect since: January 1, 2026

How Arkansas decides how many weeks you get: Up to 12 weeks per claim - among the shortest in the country. Total is the lesser of 1/3 of base-period wages or 12 times the WBA, so DOL lists 9-12 weeks payable.

Source and date: these Arkansas figures were verified on August 2, 2026 against Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Your Unemployment Insurance Information Handbook, January 2026 edition; corroborated by DOL Significant Provisions of State UI Laws, January 2026, and are the amounts that agency shows as in effect since January 1, 2026. Benefit amounts and durations change — many states re-index once a year, and some change duration as the state unemployment rate moves — so check the agency link before relying on a figure. Only your monetary determination letter states your own weekly benefit amount and the number of weeks you can actually be paid.

SNAP Benefits in Arkansas

Arkansas follows standard SNAP income limits at 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. The maximum monthly SNAP benefit for a household of 4 in Arkansas is $975. You can apply online at https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ or by calling 1-800-482-8988.

Medicaid in Arkansas

Arkansas has expanded Medicaid under the ACA (ARKids/Arkansas Works). Adults earning up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($22,025/year for an individual) are eligible. Apply at https://medicaid.mmis.arkansas.gov.

Arkansas Wage Information

The minimum wage in Arkansas is $11/hour ($2.63/hour for tipped workers). The median household income is $55,432. Arkansas has a state income tax with a top rate of 3.9%.

Tenant Rights in Arkansas

Arkansas requires landlords to give 3 days notice for nonpayment of rent before filing for eviction. The typical eviction process takes approximately 30 days. Free legal aid is available at https://arlegalservices.org.

Rent in Arkansas

The median rent in Arkansas is approximately $716/month for a 1-bedroom and $901/month for a 2-bedroom apartment. Arkansas does not have rent control.

Important Notes for Arkansas Residents

The data shown above is based on publicly available information and is updated regularly. Benefit amounts, eligibility rules, and legal requirements can change. Always verify current information with your local Arkansas agencies before making important decisions. This calculator provides estimates — not guaranteed outcomes.