Arizona Minimum Wage 2026: $15.15/hr
Arizona workers must be paid at least $15.15 an hour, $7.90 above the federal $7.25 minimum.
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Key facts for Arizona
- Minimum wage
- $15.15/hr
- In effect since
- Tipped cash wage
- $12.15/hr
- Compared with federal
- +$7.90 vs the federal $7.25
- Overtime
- 1.5x after 40 hrs/week
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Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15/hr in 2026, $7.90 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #11 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $12.15/hr.
How the Arizona minimum wage works
In Arizona, the minimum wage is $15.15 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Arizona sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $12.15 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. The state defers to the federal FLSA standard.
Arizona adjusts annually for inflation (CPI). Max tip credit is $3.00/hr. Proposition 206 (2016) established the annual adjustment mechanism. The 2027 rate had not been confirmed on the Industrial Commission site at last check.
How Arizona compares
- State rate
- $15.15/hr
- Federal minimum
- $7.25/hr
- Difference
- +$7.90 (+109%)
- National rank
- #11 of 51
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Arizona overtime rules
- Weekly overtime threshold
- 40 hours (1.5x)
- Governing law
- Federal FLSA only
Arizona has no state overtime law. Federal FLSA rules apply.