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Arizona minimum wage in 2027

ProjectedUpdated Source: StartBusinessByState.com

Arizona’s minimum wage is expected to rise from $15.15 to $15.65 an hour on Jan 1, 2027, about $1,040 more a year for a full-time worker.

Expected, not yet confirmed by the state. We will mark this rate official once Arizona’s labor agency posts its notice.

  • Expected rate on Jan 1, 2027$15.65/hr
    Now: $15.15
  • Raise per hour+$0.50
    3.3% more
  • Full-time pay at the new rate$32,552/yr
    2,080 hours, before taxes
  • Extra pay for a full-time worker+$1,040/yr

What changes in Arizona

  • The $15.65 rate was reported by Arizona news outlets in September 2026; we will mark it official once the state notice is posted.
  • Flagstaff’s minimum wage is $18.95 on Jan 1, 2027, and tipped employees there must get the same minimum as everyone else.
  • Reported by Arizona news outlets; the state notice was not yet available.

What the Arizona rate means for a paycheck

Pay at exactly the state minimum, before taxes. Hours over 40 are paid at 1.5 times the rate. A higher city or county rate would apply where it exists.

Arizona and nearby states

Statewide minimum wage on January 1, 2027
StateNowJan 1, 2027
Arizona$15.15$15.65
California$16.90$17.40
Nevada$12.00$12.00
Utah$7.25$7.25
New Mexico$12.00$12.00

See every state’s 2027 minimum wage for the full list.

Common questions

What will Arizona’s minimum wage be in 2027?

$15.65 an hour from January 1, 2027, based on news reports; the state notice was not available yet. It is $15.15 now.

How much is $15.65 an hour a year?

About $32,552 for a full-time worker at 2,080 hours, before taxes. That is $1,040 more than at today’s $15.15.

Does Arizona use the federal minimum wage?

No. Arizona’s rate is higher than the federal $7.25, so the state rate applies to most jobs. If a city or county sets a higher rate, that one applies.

When do employers have to start paying the new rate?

For hours worked on or after January 1, 2027, even if payday falls later in January.

Sources

  1. Minimum wage by state 2027, StartBusinessByState.com, Oct 16, 2026
  2. 2027 state-by-state and local minimum wage changes, Experian Employer Services
  3. State minimum wage laws, U.S. Department of Labor

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