Arizona minimum wage 2026
OfficialThe Arizona rate, the next increase and a full-time paycheck after tax.
- Minimum wage
- $15.15
- an hour
- Next rate
- $15.65
- January 1, 2027
- Full time, after tax
- $27,115
- a year
- Rank
- #11 of 51
- by minimum wage, 1 is the highest
What is the minimum wage in Arizona in 2026?
The Arizona minimum wage is $15.15 an hour in 2026, above the $7.25 federal minimum.
Will the Arizona minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes. It rises to $15.65 an hour on January 1, 2027 (announced), $0.50 more than today.
$15.15 an hour
- Today, November 1, 2026
Projected
$15.65 an hour
How much is minimum wage a year in Arizona?
Full time, an Arizona minimum wage job pays $31,512 a year before tax.
- A year
- $31,512
- A month
- $2,626.00
- Every two weeks
- $1,212.00
- A week
- $606.00
How this is calculated
- The hourly rate times 40 hours a week times 52 weeks.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck after taxes in Arizona?
After taxes, full-time minimum wage work in Arizona takes home $27,115 a year. Each paycheck every two weeks comes to $1,033.45. It takes 76.7 hours of work to take home $1,000.
- Take-home per year
- $27,115
- Every two weeks
- $1,033.45
- Per hour after tax
- $13.04
- In national prices
- $26,932
How this is calculated
- Full-time pay of $31,512 through federal, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona taxes for 2026.
- The reference worker is a single filer with one job, paid every two weeks, with a standard Form W-4 and no pre-tax deductions, under 65.
Is $20 an hour good pay in Arizona?
It is below the middle: $20 an hour is more than 32% of Arizona workers earn, but less than half of them. The Arizona median wage is $24.07 an hour.
Wage statistics cover employees in all jobs, full and part time, not the self-employed.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Arizona?
Tipped workers in Arizona can be paid $12.15 an hour if tips bring them to at least $15.15.
The employer must make up the difference in any week tips fall short.
Which Arizona cities have a higher minimum wage?
Some Arizona cities and counties set their own higher minimum wage. Flagstaff pays $18.35 an hour. Other local rates on this page: Tucson ($15.45).
| Place | Kind | Minimum wage | Since | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | city | $15.45 | January 1, 2026 | $16.00 on January 1, 2027 |
| Flagstaff | city | $18.35 | January 1, 2026 | $18.95 on January 1, 2027 |
How has the Arizona minimum wage changed?
The Arizona minimum wage rose from $8.05 an hour in 2016 to $15.15 today. It was $6.75 in 2007.
How does the Arizona minimum wage compare with other states?
Arizona ranks #11 of 51; the highest is Washington, DC at $18.40 an hour. The minimum wage by state page lists all of them.
Questions people ask
How much is minimum wage per week in Arizona?
Full time, an Arizona minimum wage job takes home $521.43 a week after taxes.
Is the Arizona minimum wage worth more in local prices?
No. After taxes and Arizona prices, a full-time minimum wage job is worth $26,932 a year at average US prices, less than its $27,115 take-home.