Minimum Wage in Arizona
The current Arizona minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $15.15 per hour for 2026 (effective January 1, 2026). The rate is adjusted every January 1 for the rise in the cost of living, rounded to the nearest five cents. Some Arizona cities may set a higher local minimum wage. A.R.S. § 23-363(A)–(B); U.S. Department of Labor state minimum wage table
| Minimum wage | $15.15 per hour for 2026 (effective January 1, 2026). The rate is adjusted every January 1 for the rise in the cost of living, rounded to the nearest five cents. Some Arizona cities may set a higher local minimum wage. A new rate takes effect January 1, 2027 under the annual cost-of-living adjustment. Check the Industrial Commission of Arizona for the 2027 amount. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Employers may pay tipped employees up to $3.00 per hour less than the minimum wage ($12.15 per hour in 2026), but only if the employer's records show that wages plus tips equal at least the full minimum wage for all hours worked each week. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. § 23-363(C) |
| Overtime | Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees. Arizona has no separate daily overtime rule for private employers. Source: Federal Fair Labor Standards Act |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Arizona?
$15.15 per hour for 2026 (effective January 1, 2026). The rate is adjusted every January 1 for the rise in the cost of living, rounded to the nearest five cents. Some Arizona cities may set a higher local minimum wage.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Arizona?
Employers may pay tipped employees up to $3.00 per hour less than the minimum wage ($12.15 per hour in 2026), but only if the employer's records show that wages plus tips equal at least the full minimum wage for all hours worked each week.
What are the overtime rules in Arizona?
Follows the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees. Arizona has no separate daily overtime rule for private employers.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.