Arizona Minimum Wage (2026)
Arizona’s minimum wage is $15.15 — $7.90 above the federal $7.25, effective January 1, 2026. Tipped: tipped minimum $12.15. Next change: CPI-indexed adjustment scheduled for January 1, 2027.
The minimum wage in Arizona is $15.15/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$15.15
- Tipped minimum$12.15
- Next scheduled changeCPI-indexed adjustment on January 1, 2027
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$31,512
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | CPI-indexed adjustment |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Local minimum wages above the state rate
| Locality | 2026 minimum |
|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $18.35 |
| Tucson | $15.45 |
Local ordinances control for work performed within their boundaries, even for out-of-town employers.
Arizona vs. neighboring states
| State | Minimum wage | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| California | $16.90 | +$1.75 |
| Nevada | $12.00 | −$3.15 |
| Utah | $7.25 | −$7.90 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | −$3.15 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | +$0.01 |
Arizona minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $15.15 |
| 2025 | $14.70 |
| 2024 | $14.35 |
| 2023 | $13.85 |
| 2022 | $12.80 |
| 2021 | $12.15 |
| 2020 | $12.00 |
| 2019 | $12.00 |
| 2018 | $10.50 |
| 2017 | $10.00 |
| 2016 | $8.05 |
| 2015 | $8.05 |
| 2014 | $7.90 |
| 2013 | $7.80 |
| 2012 | $7.65 |
| 2011 | $7.35 |
| 2010 | $7.25 |
| 2009 | $7.25 |
| 2008 | $6.90 |
| 2007 | $6.75 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
No state law before 2007 (1968-72 wage-board rates applied to women/minors only). Tipped = $3.00 below regular rate. Flagstaff tipped wage reached parity with its regular minimum ($18.35) on 1-1-2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Arizona in 2026?
$15.15 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, which is $7.90 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Arizona?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $12.15; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Arizona's minimum wage go up next?
CPI-indexed adjustment takes effect January 1, 2027.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Arizona per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $15.15/hour is $31,512 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Arizona labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.