Arizona · Checked October 25, 2026
Arizona minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Arizona minimum wage is $15.15 an hour. Next: $15.65 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Arizona: $15.15 an hour.
Coming up: $15.65 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $12.65).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $12.15. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Arizona does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Within 7 working days or the next payday, whichever is sooner |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next payday |
| Law | Ariz. Rev. Stat. 23-353 |
Take-home pay in Arizona
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Arizona taxes with the Arizona paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Arizona 2027 rate from the CPI adjustment in state law, reported by KJZZ (Sept 11, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Arizona?
$15.15 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the Arizona minimum wage going up in 2027?
$15.65 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $12.65).
When is a final paycheck due in Arizona?
If fired or laid off: within 7 working days or the next payday, whichever is sooner. If the employee quits: next payday.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.