Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will raise its minimum wage from $15 to $16 per hour, effective April 12.
The increase will affect about 1,800 employees across 75 positions, UAMS Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, MD, said in a March 4 email to staff shared with Becker’s.
The affected employees included those at UAMS Health, which comprises UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, neighborhood clinics and family medicine centers.
Dr. Barnes was named chancellor Feb. 5 and has served in the role on an interim basis since July. The minimum wage increase is the first step in strengthening the organization’s commitment to supporting its workforce while responsibly managing its financial position, he said in the email. Leaders aim to make additional targeted market increases in critical areas as they finalize the fiscal year 2027 budget.
“I am grateful for your patience, your understanding, and your continued dedication to our mission of education, clinical care, and research,” Dr. Barnes said. “As we move forward, we will remain focused on right-sizing our finances and building a stronger, more sustainable future for UAMS and for all who are part of our team.”
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