Arizona Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Arizona charges a flat 2.5% income tax, one of the lowest in the country, after a standard deduction of about $15,750 for single filers.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Arizona income tax | -$42.23 | -$1,098 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,876.09 | $48,778 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $1,098 a year (1.7% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 78¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $106.88. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Arizona pay levels
Based on Arizona's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 Half the median | $844.86 | $1,830.52 | $21,966 | 12.1% |
| $31,512 Minimum wage, full time | $1,042.53 | $2,258.82 | $27,106 | 14.0% |
| $50,060 Median wage | $1,597.90 | $3,462.12 | $41,545 | 17.0% |
| $67,620 Average wage | $2,119.38 | $4,591.99 | $55,104 | 18.5% |
| $75,100 1.5× the median | $2,314.58 | $5,014.93 | $60,179 | 19.9% |
| $100,100 2× the median | $2,966.98 | $6,428.47 | $77,142 | 22.9% |
| $150,200 3× the median | $4,252.56 | $9,213.87 | $110,566 | 26.4% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Arizona
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.15 Minimum wage | $521.27 | $31,512 | $27,106 |
| $18.05 75% of the median | $611.57 | $37,544 | $31,802 |
| $24.07 Median wage | $799.03 | $50,066 | $41,550 |
| $32.51 Average wage | $1,059.70 | $67,621 | $55,104 |
| $36.11 1.5× the median | $1,157.41 | $75,109 | $60,185 |
| $48.14 2× the median | $1,483.90 | $100,131 | $77,163 |
Arizona vs nearby states: take-home on $50,060
On a $50,060 (the Arizona median) salary, a single filer keeps about $858 a year more in Nevada than in Arizona. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $1,597.90 | $41,545 | — |
| Nevada | $1,630.89 | $42,403 | +$858 |
| California | $1,568.30 | $40,776 | −$770 |
| Colorado | $1,564.95 | $40,689 | −$857 |
| New Mexico | $1,585.23 | $41,216 | −$329 |
| Utah | $1,566.68 | $40,734 | −$812 |
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Wages in Arizona
| Median wage, all jobs | $24.07 an hour · $50,060 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $67,620 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $41,545 a year · $1,597.90 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $81,486 |
| Jobs | 3,239,430 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
Arizona income tax rate 2026
Arizona has a flat income tax: 2.5% of taxable income, whatever you earn.
- Standard deduction: $15,750 single, $31,500 married filing jointly, $23,625 head of household.
Paychecks in Arizona: what to know
- The flat 2.5% rate is unchanged for 2026.
- A law signed in June 2026 set the standard deduction at $15,750 single, $31,500 married and $23,625 head of household. Arizona may adjust these for inflation, which would change a year's tax by under $10.
- Arizona withholding works differently: you pick a flat percentage of pay (0.5% to 3.5%) on Form A-4, and the default is 2.0%. Your actual tax is settled on your return.
- The 2026 minimum wage is $15.15 an hour; Flagstaff and Tucson set higher rates.
- Sales tax: 5.6% state transaction privilege tax plus city and county taxes.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Arizona. Yes. Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5%, one of the lowest rates of any state with an income tax, after a standard deduction of $15,750 for single filers.
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
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Common questions
Does Arizona have a state income tax?
Yes. Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5%, one of the lowest rates of any state with an income tax, after a standard deduction of $15,750 for single filers.
What is the Arizona income tax rate for 2026?
Arizona has a flat income tax rate of 2.5% in 2026, applied to taxable income after any state deductions and exemptions.
How much is the median Arizona salary after taxes?
The median wage in Arizona is $50,060 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $41,545 of it, or $1,597.90 every two weeks, which is 83% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Arizona take home?
At $15.15 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $31,512 a year. A single filer takes home about $27,106, or $1,042.53 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Arizona?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in Arizona, taxes take about 14% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($31,512), 17% at the state median of $50,060 and 23% at twice the median ($100,100). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Arizona income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in Arizona after taxes?
The median hourly wage in Arizona is $24.07. Working 40 hours a week, that is $50,066 a year, and a single filer takes home about $41,550, or $799.03 a week ($19.98 per hour worked).
How much does the average Arizona worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in Arizona is $67,620 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $55,104 a year, or $2,119.38 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in Arizona?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare and Arizona income tax. On a $5,000 bonus with a $50,060 salary, a single filer in Arizona sees about $3,392 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in Arizona?
The average (mean) wage in Arizona is $67,620 a year, and the median is $50,060 ($24.07 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of Arizona workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in Arizona?
The median household income in Arizona was $81,486 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my Arizona pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a Arizona minimum wage paycheck ($1,212.00 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $92.72.
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the Arizona median wage of $50,060, that is $3,104 for Social Security and $726 for Medicare a year, or $147.29 per biweekly paycheck.
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Arizona or Nevada?
On a $50,060 (the Arizona median) salary, a single filer keeps about $858 a year more in Nevada than in Arizona. Nevada: $42,403, California: $40,776, Colorado: $40,689, New Mexico: $41,216, Utah: $40,734; Arizona: $41,545 (single filer, $50,060 salary, no pre-tax deductions).