Arizona Paycheck Calculator
Work out net pay for a job in Arizona: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax are applied to a $75,000 example that you can edit.
What Arizona Takes From Your Pay
The state rate in Arizona is a flat 2.5% on taxable wages. A single filer gets a deduction of $16,100 (it follows the federal standard deduction) first, and after that the percentage does not change with income.
To change state withholding, submit Form A-4 to your employer.
Arizona lets you choose a withholding percentage on Form A-4, from 0.5% to 3.5% of gross pay, instead of using allowances.
Minimum Wage in Arizona: Weekly and Yearly Take-Home
Minimum wage in Arizona: $15.15 an hour, per the Labor Department summary current on July 1, 2026. A single filer on a 40-hour schedule at that rate brings in $606.00 weekly gross and keeps around $521.43, or $27,115 over twelve months, with no deductions. About $385 of that yearly pay goes to state income tax and programs.
Working full time at that floor pays $31,512 a year, about 63% of the $50,060 median wage in Arizona.
Wage floors move, so treat the figure as a snapshot and verify it with Arizona's labor department. Try your own rate in the hourly paycheck calculator.
Average Pay in Arizona and What You Would Keep
According to May 2025 BLS data, the typical (median) worker in Arizona earns $50,060 a year, 2% below the US median of $50,980, while the mean is $67,620 over about 3,239,400 jobs.
Net pay at four points on the Arizona wage scale (single filer, biweekly, no deductions), after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs:
| Arizona wage point | Gross a year | Kept a year | Kept per check | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,190 | $29,199 | $1,123.05 | 14.6% |
| Typical worker (median) | $50,060 | $41,554 | $1,598.24 | 17% |
| Mean wage | $67,620 | $55,113 | $2,119.72 | 18.5% |
| Upper earners (75th percentile) | $77,830 | $62,040 | $2,386.16 | 20.3% |
Averages hide a lot: occupation, experience and employer all move your pay. Put your actual salary into the salary paycheck calculator.
Arizona Payday Rules and Your Check Size
Arizona requires at least two paydays a month, no more than 16 days apart. That is the general rule in the DOL's state payday table. Some industries and job types are treated differently, so ask the Arizona labor department if you are unsure.
The allowed pay schedule for a full-time salary of $50,100 a year (the BLS median wage there), single filer, no deductions:
| Frequency | Gross each check | Net each check |
|---|---|---|
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $2,087.50 | $1,732.72 |
Want the full comparison? See pay frequency explained, then try the monthly calculator with your salary.
What Else Comes Out of a Arizona Paycheck
State Payroll Programs
No employee-paid state payroll programs are modelled for Arizona.
Local Taxes
Arizona has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Pre-tax 401(k), health insurance and HSA money usually comes off Arizona taxable wages too; paycheck deductions explains each.
Arizona Tax Rates on Wages
The whole Arizona tax schedule is one line: 2.5% of wages after a deduction of about $16,100 for single filers, which follows the federal standard deduction.
Salary Ladder for Arizona
On $75,000, single with no deductions, Arizona ranks 12 of 51 for what you keep: about $60,120 a year, $1,240 above the median state at $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $997.60 | $25,938 | 13.5% | $348 |
| $45,000 | $1,446.73 | $37,615 | 16.4% | $722 |
| $60,000 | $1,895.87 | $49,292 | 17.8% | $1,098 |
| $75,000 | $2,312.31 | $60,120 | 19.8% | $1,472 |
| $100,000 | $2,964.71 | $77,082 | 22.9% | $2,098 |
| $150,000 | $4,247.83 | $110,444 | 26.4% | $3,348 |
Arizona Against Its Neighbours
Holding pay at $75,000 for a single filer, here is Arizona next to the states it borders or sits near:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (this page) | $60,120 | $1,472 | +$0 |
| New Mexico | $59,233 | $2,359 | -$887 |
| Nevada | $61,592 | $0 | +$1,472 |
| California | $57,830 | $3,763 | -$2,290 |
| Utah | $58,445 | $3,147 | -$1,675 |
The last column is the yearly take-home difference against Arizona. The state where you work generally taxes your wages and your home state may give a credit, so check both before assuming one side of the border is better.
Getting More From a Arizona Paycheck
- Each pre-tax dollar also saves 2.5% in Arizona tax when the deduction is allowed.
- After a move, marriage or new child, refresh Form A-4 with your employer.
- Check whether a city, county or school district tax applies to you: Arizona has no local wage taxes.
- See paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions for the federal side.
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Common Arizona Payroll Questions
Do I pay state income tax on my paycheck in Arizona?
Yes, at one flat rate: Arizona takes 2.5% of taxable wages.
What is the net pay on $60,000 in Arizona?
About $1,895.87 every two weeks, or $49,292 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Arizona tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
What is the lowest hourly pay allowed in Arizona?
As of July 1, 2026, Arizona sets the floor at $15.15 an hour (US Department of Labor). At 40 hours a week that is about $521.43 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the typical wage in Arizona?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $50,060 and a mean of $67,620 in Arizona across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $41,554 a year.
What are the payday rules in Arizona?
Arizona requires at least two paydays a month, no more than 16 days apart. Special rules apply to some jobs, so check with the state labor department.
Are there local income taxes in Arizona?
Arizona has no local wage taxes. Use the local income tax field in the calculator to include one.
What state form sets withholding in Arizona?
Arizona uses Form A-4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
If I live in another state but work in Arizona, where do I pay tax?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in New Mexico and work in Arizona, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
Where does Arizona place for keeping your paycheck?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts Arizona at 12 of 51 including DC, at about $60,120 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.