Current Minimum Wage in Arizona
The minimum wage in Arizona is $14.35 per hour as of 2026. This is $7.1 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $14.35 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $114.8 | 8 |
| Weekly | $574 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $1,148 | 80 |
| Monthly | $2,487 | ~173 |
| Annual | $29,848 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Arizona can be paid a cash wage of $11.35/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $14.35/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
Adjusted annually based on CPI inflation.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $14,788 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (AZ)
~$17.37/hr
Based on cost of living index (102.2)
Cost of Living Context
Arizona's cost of living index is 102.2 (national average = 100). This means living in Arizona is 2.2% more expensive than the national average. The median hourly wage in Arizona is $21.88/hr, which is 52% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Voter-approved increases with annual CPI adjustments. Tip credit of $3.00/hr.
How This Compares
| Metric | AZ | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $14.35 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $11.35 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $29,848 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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