Minimum wage in Arizona
Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour, $7.90 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $31,512 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: ktar.com.
$15.15Minimum wage per hour
$12.15Tipped cash wage
$22.73Overtime rate (1.5×)
$15.65From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $15.65 on January 1, 2027.
City and county minimum wages
Flagstaff $18.35 in 2026 (rising to $18.95 Jan 1, 2027; tipped workers must get the full rate in 2027). Tucson has its own higher city minimum. Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Arizona
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.15 | $13.04 |
| Week (40 hours) | $606 | $521 |
| Month | $2,626 | $2,260 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $31,512 | $27,115 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $22.73 an hour at the Arizona minimum.
How Arizona compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $15.15 | $15.65 on January 1, 2027 |
| California | $16.90 | $17.40 on January 1, 2027 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | $15.71 on January 1, 2027 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | — |
| Nevada | $12.00 | — |
| Utah | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Arizona?
- The Arizona minimum wage is $15.15 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Arizona's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $15.65 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Arizona?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $12.15 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.15 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Arizona?
- About $31,512 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $27,115 after federal and state taxes.