2026 Arizona Minimum Wage
The 2026 Arizona Minimum Wage is $15.15.
Effective 2026-01-01Source: State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)Verified 2026-08-29
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in Arizona covered by the state minimum wage law. The Department of Labor's table gives Arizona's basic minimum rate with no employer-size condition attached, unlike its entries for several other states, and it does not display subminimum rates for minors, students or trainees, or any higher rate set by a local government.
What changed this year, and why
The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state minimum wage laws, updated July 1, 2026, lists Arizona's basic minimum rate as $15.15 per hour. The table's Arizona entry records no later step inside the year, and no earlier year of this record is published here, so this page states no year-over-year change.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Arizona in 2026?
- It is $15.15 per hour. That is the basic minimum rate the U.S. Department of Labor lists for Arizona in its State Minimum Wage Laws table, in the version updated July 1, 2026. The figure published here is taken from that entry and from nothing else, so it reflects the state rate as the department recorded it on that date.
- Does the Arizona minimum wage change again during 2026?
- The Department of Labor's table lists no scheduled change for Arizona. Its Arizona entry carries a single basic minimum rate with no dated step attached, unlike the entries the department dates for some other states. A change taking effect after the table's July 1, 2026 update would not show up here until the department republishes the table and this record is verified against it again.
- Which employers have to pay the Arizona minimum wage?
- The table's Arizona entry states a basic minimum rate and attaches no employer-size condition to it. For several other states the same table opens the entry with a coverage line limiting it to employers above a stated headcount; Arizona's entry carries no such line. The department's table also does not itself list the exemptions written into the state law.
- Is there a separate tipped minimum wage for Arizona?
- The Department of Labor's state table lists one basic minimum rate per hour for Arizona and no separate cash wage for tipped employees, so this page does not publish one. The same table says plainly that differential provisions are not displayed in it, naming subminimum rates for minors and students and training wages for new hires as examples.
- How is the Arizona minimum wage adjusted each year?
- The table states an annual adjustment formula inside the entry itself for several states. The Arizona entry contains no such statement. This page therefore publishes the rate the table listed as of July 1, 2026 and makes no claim about how or when the rate is recalculated, because the source document does not say.
- Is Arizona's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum wage?
- Yes. The same Department of Labor table cites the current federal minimum wage in its entries for states that have no minimum wage law of their own, and Arizona's basic minimum rate is above that amount. Arizona's entry also carries no clause adopting the federal rate by reference or replacing the state rate when the federal one is higher, which several other states' entries do carry.
- Do city or county minimum wages in Arizona override the state rate?
- The Department of Labor's table does not answer that. It notes that some local governments set minimum wage rates higher than their respective state minimum wage, and that such differential provisions are not displayed in the table. The $15.15 per hour figure on this page is the state-level basic rate only, so a local ordinance would sit outside what this source records.
- Where does the $15.15 figure on this page come from?
- From the Wage and Hour Division's State Minimum Wage Laws table at dol.gov, in the snapshot captured for this record, where the Arizona entry gives the basic minimum rate per hour as $15.15. The division notes on the same page that it tries to keep the information accurate and that individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
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Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
In addition to the standard minimum wage, some states allow employers to pay certain workers a lower, subminimum hourly rate. These reduced rates typically apply to minors, students, or employees who are newly hired and undergoing training. Some states also exempt particular categories of workers from minimum-wage coverage altogether. The table on this page does not list those special rates or exemptions because they vary by state and depend on the worker's age, enrollment status, or length of employment. Employers who may qualify for a subminimum wage should check their own state's rules before paying less than the rate shown here. Workers who believe they have been paid below the lawful rate should contact their state labor office or the federal Wage and Hour Division for guidance.
Some states set subminimum rates for minors and/or students or exempt them from coverage or have a training wage for new hires.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
When a city or county sets a higher minimum wage
Cities, counties, and other local governments may establish their own minimum wage that is higher than the state minimum. When a local rate exceeds the state rate, employers in that locality generally must pay the higher local rate, not the lower state rate. The table on this page shows only statewide rates; it does not list the many local minimum wages that may apply in specific cities or counties. Workers and employers in areas with local minimum-wage ordinances should check the local government's website or labor department to find the rate that actually applies to them. If a local, state, and federal rate all differ, the highest of the three rates governs the employee's pay.
Some local governments set minimum wage rates higher than their respective state minimum wage.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
When a covered non-exempt employee works more than the designated number of hours in a work period, the employer must pay an overtime premium. The overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate. Unless a state table specifies a different trigger, overtime is calculated on a weekly basis. The premium is added on top of the regular rate; it does not replace it. Some states set daily, rather than weekly, overtime thresholds, and a few use a different multiplier for certain hours, so the exact premium owed can depend on state law. Where the state table on this page shows a weekly threshold, any hours worked beyond that threshold in the workweek must be paid at one and one-half times the regular rate.
The overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate, unless otherwise specified.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
This page summarizes state minimum wage rates and related provisions, but the figures shown may not reflect every special rule, local rate, or recent change. For authoritative, up-to-date information about the rate that applies in a particular state, individuals should consult the relevant state labor office. The state labor office can confirm the current minimum wage, any subminimum or training rates, overtime rules, and coverage requirements. Employers or employees with questions or concerns about whether they are being paid the correct wage can bring a complaint to that office. The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor also provides contact information and resources on its website for workers seeking help with wage issues.
The Wage and Hour Division tries to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, but individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
How each figure was verified
Each number below was read from a stored copy of the document named beside it, and checked to occur word for word in the quoted sentence. The digest is of that stored text.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
- Hourly
Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $15.15
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