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Arizona minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Arizona
$15.15
an hour · $31,512 a year full time · about $27,106 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $606.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,212.00 |
| Per month | $2,626.00 |
| Per year | $31,512 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Arizona after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Arizona earns $31,512 a year. As a single filer, $1,601 goes to federal income tax, $2,411 to Social Security and Medicare, and $394 to Arizona income tax. That leaves $27,106, or $13.03 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $151.50 | $7,878 | $7,275 |
| 15 | $227.25 | $11,817 | $10,913 |
| 20 | $303.00 | $15,756 | $14,551 |
| 25 | $378.75 | $19,695 | $17,730 |
| 30 | $454.50 | $23,634 | $20,876 |
| 35 | $530.25 | $27,573 | $24,021 |
| 40 | $606.00 | $31,512 | $27,106 |
How Arizona compares
Arizona's minimum wage ranks 11th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $15.15 | $31,512 | — |
| California | $16.90 | $35,152 | +$1.75 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $31,533 | +$0.01 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | $24,960 | −$3.15 |
| Nevada | $12.00 | $24,960 | −$3.15 |
| Utah | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.90 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Arizona's minimum wage that is $22.73 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,909 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Arizona in 2026?
$15.15 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Arizona?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $15.15 an hour is $31,512 a year before taxes and about $27,106 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Arizona?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,212.00 before taxes and takes home about $1,042.53.
Is Arizona's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $7.90 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $16,432 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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