Arizona minimum wage 2026–2027: $15.15 now, $15.65 on January 1, 2027
Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $7.90 more than the federal $7.25. The next change is on January 1, 2027: $15.65 an hour (+$0.50, 3.3%), announced by the state. Tipped workers: up to $3.00 less, so at least $12.65 in cash wages.
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Arizona minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $15.15 | January 1, 2026 | official |
| Scheduled increase | $15.65 | January 1, 2027 | announcement |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $12.15 | now | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $12.65 | January 1, 2027 | official |
When does the Arizona minimum wage go up?
The next change is on January 1, 2027: $15.65 an hour (+$0.50, 3.3%), announced by the state. Tipped workers: up to $3.00 less, so at least $12.65 in cash wages. Adjusted every January 1 for inflation (Proposition 206, the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act).
Tipped workers in Arizona
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $12.15 an hour and count up to $3.00 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.15 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. From January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage is $12.65.
City and county minimum wages in Arizona
These places set their own, higher rate; inside their limits it replaces the state rate.
| Place | Now | Next | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlagstaffTipped workers get the same minimum wage as everyone else in Flagstaff | – | $18.95 · January 1, 2027 | city |
Arizona minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Arizona minimum wage was $12.00; today it is $15.15 – up $3.15, or 26.3%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $12.00 | $12.15 | $12.80 | $13.85 | $14.35 | $14.70 | $15.15 |
How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 11th of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Arizona's $15.15 is $3.62 above it. Neighbors: California $16.90, Colorado $15.16, New Mexico $12.00, Nevada $12.00, Utah $7.25.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime follows the federal rule: one and a half times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $606.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $719.63.
Good to know
- Small businesses grossing under $500,000 that are also exempt from the federal minimum wage are outside the state law (Industrial Commission of Arizona 2027 poster).
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Arizona is enforced by the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department; wage claims: azica.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Not confirmed yet: Flagstaff's current 2026 rate was not confirmed from the city page; only the 2027 rate ($18.95) is shown.
Arizona minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Arizona right now?
$15.15 an hour for most adult workers. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $7.90 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Arizona minimum wage be in 2027?
$15.65 an hour from January 1, 2027 – announced by the state.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Arizona?
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $12.15 an hour and count up to $3.00 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.15 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. From January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage is $12.65.
How much is the Arizona minimum wage per year?
At $15.15 an hour and 40 hours a week, $606.00 a week, about $2,626 a month and $31,512 a year before taxes. At the 2027 rate of $15.65: $32,552 a year.
Do cities in Arizona have a higher minimum wage?
Yes. Flagstaff: – ($18.95 from January 1, 2027). Inside those limits the local rate applies.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Arizona?
With the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Labor Department – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.