Arizona Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
The Arizona minimum wage is $15.15 an hour as of 2026-10-26, rising to $15.65 on January 1, 2027. Full time, that is about $31,512 a year.
Arizona minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $15.15 |
| January 1, 2027 | $15.65 |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $12.15 |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $15.15 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $606 |
| Per month | $2,626 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $31,512 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $2,292 |
Details
- CPI-indexed each Jan 1 (Aug-Aug CPI, rounded to nearest $0.05).
- Tip credit fixed at $3.00: tipped cash $12.15 (2026) → $12.65 (2027).
- Flagstaff and Tucson have higher local minimums.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Arizona in 2026?
$15.15 an hour as of 2026-10-26.
Will the Arizona minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes. It rises to $15.65 on January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Arizona?
$12.15 an hour in cash wages; tips must make up the difference to the full minimum wage.
How much is $15.15 an hour per year?
$31,512 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $2,626 a month before taxes.