Arizona's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Arizona is $15.15 an hour, $7.90 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $31,512 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $26,870 a year, or $1,033.46 every two weeks.
What the Arizona minimum wage pays
| At $15.15 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $15.15 |
| Per 8-hour day | $121.20 |
| Per 40-hour week | $606.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,212.00 |
| Per month | $2,626.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $31,512.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $1,033.46 |
| Take-home per year | $26,869.96 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $15,756 a year and about $14,236 after taxes.
Arizona minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour from January 1, 2026. It is adjusted every January 1; the state has posted a 2027 minimum wage poster, but the new rate could not be confirmed here. | Industrial Commission of Arizona, 2026 Minimum Wage Poster |
| Tipped workers | Your employer can pay you up to $3.00 an hour less than the minimum wage ($12.15 in 2026) if your tips make up the difference. Records must show you earned at least minimum wage every week. | Industrial Commission of Arizona, 2026 Minimum Wage Poster |
| Overtime | Arizona has no separate state overtime rule in the Industrial Commission's guidance; overtime follows the federal law, with 1.5 times pay over 40 hours a week. The Arizona minimum wage is used as the regular rate. | Industrial Commission of Arizona, Minimum Wage Act FAQ |
How Arizona's minimum wage compares
Arizona has the 11th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC.
The typical (median) worker in Arizona earns $24.07 an hour, so the minimum wage is 63% of the median wage. 10% of Arizona workers earn less than $16.44 an hour and 25% less than $18.35 (BLS, May 2025, all 3,239,430 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Arizona, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $15.63 | 3,540 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $15.70 | 11,210 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $16.14 | 6,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $16.46 | 77,210 |
| Parking Attendants | $16.46 | 3,130 |
| School Bus Monitors | $16.62 | 1,570 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $31,512 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $3,209 | $4,371 |
| 2 children | $5,711 | $7,242 |
| 3 children or more | $6,626 | $8,157 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $31,512 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $788 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,576. Source
Arizona minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Arizona?
$15.15 an hour.
How much is the Arizona minimum wage a year?
$31,512 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,626 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $26,870.
How much is the Arizona minimum wage after taxes?
About $1,033.46 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Arizona taxes.
Is Arizona's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Arizona minimum wage?
$22.73 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Colorado minimum wage ($15.16) · Maine minimum wage ($15.10) · Delaware minimum wage ($15.00) · Florida minimum wage ($15.00) · Illinois minimum wage ($15.00) · Maryland minimum wage ($15.00) · Massachusetts minimum wage ($15.00) · Missouri minimum wage ($15.00)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.