Born into a working-class family, Becker's father was active in the Independent Social Democratic Party (USPD).

Since the mandates of the KPD in the parliament elected in 1933 were canceled before the constituent session, Becker was a member of the Reichstag from October 1930 to January 1933.

[1] After the end of World War II, Artur Becker received extensive honors in East Germany.

Since 1960, Freie Deutsche Jugend has been awarding the Artur Becker Medal in gold, silver, and bronze for outstanding achievements in the "socialist youth association".

In Berlin, one of the 96 memorial plaques for the members of the Reichstag murdered by the Nazi regime has commemorated Artur Becker since 1992.