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HOURLY WAGE INDEX

Let’s talk wages in Arizona

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$14.35

What is the minimum wage in Arizona?

What is the minimum wage in Arizona? The minimum wage in Arizona is $14.35 per hour, which is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Arizona has a state law that requires employers to pay at least the state minimum wage in Arizona to employees. Tipped employees must be paid at least $9.35 per hour in addition to tips.
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$30.31

What is the average wage in Arizona?

The average wage in Arizona is $30.31 per hour, which is higher than the national average of $17.49 per hour. However, wages vary significantly depending on the occupation and the area of the state. For example, the average wage for a software developer in Phoenix is $33.75 per hour, while the average wage for a retail salesperson in Tucson is $9.25 per hour.
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$33.50

What is the living wage in Arizona?

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$15.00

What is the minimum wage in Phoenix, Arizona?

The minimum wage in Phoenix, Arizona is $15.00 per hour for employers with more than 15 employees and $13.00 per hour for employers with less than 15 employees. This is higher than the state minimum wage of $12.15 per hour. 

Wages aren’t everything!

While pay is one of the main factors that hourly employees consider when choosing to join (or stay at) a company, it’s not the end all be all. Research shows that advancement opportunities, supportive management, and schedule flexibility are all incredibly important as well.

Want to learn more about this trend? We dive deep into the data behind which perks and benefits matter most to hourly workers. Check out our full conversation with expert Sara Wasserteil of Cara Collective.

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A guide to hourly labor laws in Arizona

Verified by Legal Counsel Brooke Davis

  • Standard Minimum Wage: $14.35 (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-363) (DOL State Minimum Wages).
  • Tipped Minimum Wage: $11.35, or minimum wage less $3. Wage and tips must total at least minimum wage (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-363) (DoL).
  • Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times their regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek (FLSA).
  • Meal Breaks: No state or federal law requiring meal breaks. Federal law allows unpaid, non-working, bonafide meal breaks over 30 minutes; exceptions may apply (29 C.F.R. § 785.19) (DoL).
  • Rest Breaks: None required under state/federal law. If employers provide breaks, those lasting 5–20 minutes are paid breaks under federal law (29 C.F.R. § 785.18).
  • Wage Deductions: Arizona employers may only withhold wages under certain situations, such as a good faith dispute as to the wages owed. Third-party deductions benefitting the employer may not reduce wages below the applicable minimum (29 C.F.R. § 4.168) (29 US Code § 203) (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-352>).
  • Final Paychecks: The earlier of the end of the next regular pay period or within seven working days (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23.353).
  • Wage Payment Frequency: At least two days per month, no more than 16 days apart (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-351).
  • Paid Sick Leave:
    • Employers with 15+ employees: At least one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 earned hours of paid sick time annually.
    • Employers with less than 15 employees: Up to 24 hours per year at the same rate (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-372).
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave: No paid leave laws. Employees may take up to 12 unpaid weeks in a one-year period for qualifying conditions under federal law (FMLA).
  • Maximum Daily and Weekly Hours for Children Under 16:
    • School holidays: 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day.
    • School session: 18 hours per week; three hours per day.
    • Hours: No work after 7 p.m., year-round (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-233).
    • Restrictions: Job restrictions apply to retail food establishments, including cooking, baking, and servicing food machinery (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-232).
  • Maximum Daily and Weekly Hours for Children 16 and 17: No state law. No federal laws apply to non-hazardous work (DoL).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between gross wages and net wages?

It's important to remember that the Hourly Wage Index data above reflects gross wages, or the amount of money an employee earns before accounting for payroll deductions like taxes, benefits, or wage garnishments. Due to variability in tax rates across locations, slightly lower gross wages in a certain location might result in higher take home pay, or vice versa.

What is a good hourly wage?

This question is a difficult one to answer, as a "good hourly wage" is highly subjective according to experience, work responsibilities, cost of living, and other factors. We recommend using Hourly Wage Index data as a starting point. Once you have established a baseline for certain positions, do further research into similar businesses in your area.

Lastly, consider surveying your employees. They're the best resource to help you know what is a good hourly wage, what competitive pay looks like in your location, and how competitive wages change in your industry over time.

Offering competitive pay is one of my top priorities—what other resources do you have that might help?

We know that getting applicants to pay attention to your business can be extremely challenging, and that offering competitive pay is a huge part of that. Wages aren’t everything, however! Applicant experience is another important factor that can help set you apart from your competition. A few examples include:

  • Short, easy to understand job descriptions
  • Mobile-friendliness
  • Quick communication
  • Streamlined interview stages
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