Arizona Minimum Wage 2026
$15.15
per hour since January 1, 2026
Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Arizona's minimum wage rises to $15.65 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Pick a city or county if you work there; its rate is above the statewide floor.
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($22.73 an hour).
Weekly
$606
Monthly (average)
$2,626
Annual
$31,512
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Arizona hourly paycheck calculator.
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Arizona Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.15
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$12.15
Tip credit up to $3.00
Next change
$15.65 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
The state law does not cover employees of a parent or sibling, casual babysitters, state or federal employees, or small businesses with under $500,000 in gross revenue that are exempt from the federal minimum wage.
Local Minimum Wages in Arizona
These cities, counties or regions set a 2026 rate above the $15.15 statewide floor. Employers pay the highest rate that applies where the work is done. Flagstaff and Tucson are the only Arizona cities with their own minimum wage.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Arizona
Employers in Arizona can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $12.15 an hour and count up to $3.00 an hour of tips toward the $15.15 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Employers may pay up to $3.00 an hour less than the minimum wage if records show that wages plus tips reach the minimum each week.
Cash wage
$12.15
Maximum tip credit
$3.00
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.15
Overtime Rules in Arizona
Arizona has no state overtime law; federal overtime after 40 hours in a workweek applies. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.15 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $22.73. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Arizona Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $15.15 |
| January 1, 2025 | $14.70 |
| January 1, 2024 | $14.35 |
| January 1, 2023 | $13.85 |
Arizona Minimum Wage in 2027
Arizona's minimum wage rises to $15.65 an hour on January 1, 2027. Arizona indexes its minimum wage to inflation, and the Industrial Commission posted the 2027 rate on September 25, 2026. With the $3.00 maximum tip credit, the tipped cash wage becomes $12.65.
Arizona Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Arizona
Arizona Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Arizona Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department (2026 minimum wage poster)
- ICA 2027 minimum wage poster
- ICA Posters Employers Must Display (2027 poster dated 09/25/2026)
- ICA 2025 minimum wage poster
- Flagstaff 2027 rate correction (Sept 11, 2026)
- DOL state minimum wage history table (2023, 2024)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
- Flagstaff minimum wage
- Tucson minimum wage
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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