Hourly Minimum Wage in Arizona

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The state-wide minimum wage for Arizona is $13.85 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Arizona and neighboring states in 2023

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Arizona minimum wage rate is $13.85 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in Arizona that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Arizona minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Arizona

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Arizona.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Arizona

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Arizona, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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Detailed Minimum Wage Data in Arizona

Certain cities, counties, municipalities, or economic zones may have different minimum wage levels in Arizona. Depending on the state, additional rules and factors may determine the minimum wage levels for a particular occupation or type of business.
The Arizona minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023. According to our location-specific minimum wage data in Arizona, many cities in CA have a minimum wage above the state minimum. Many California localities (city and county) have their own minimum wages. It could be higher or lower than the state level based on the cost of living, salary, job opportunities, and other factors.
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What is the minimum wage in Arizona in 2023?

Arizona Minimum wage in 2021: US$12.15 (effective January 1, 2021)

Arizona Minimum wage in 2020: US$12

Arizona Minimum wage in 2000: no state minimum level

Arizona Minimum wage in 1980: no state minimum level

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Arizona

Because the Act modifies Arizona’s existing minimum wage laws and creates earned paid sick time requirements, these answers may be inconsistent with other information found on the website.

09/21/2021

Employee salary laws in Arizona offer people who work for the state’s employers labor law rights and benefits in areas such as minimum wage, overtime and paycheck distribution protections.

09/09/2021

Employees who believe that their employer is violating Arizona’s minimum wage laws may file a complaint with the Labor Department of the Industrial Commission of Arizona or file a civil lawsuit.

09/08/2021

In addition to any Arizona-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

09/05/2021

The wage increases will affect nearly every employer in Flagstaff, other than Northern Arizona University, which is only required to operate under the federal minimum wage.

09/05/2021

The wage covers employees that work 25 hours or more in a given calendar year within the Flagstaff area, except for Northern Arizona University, which operates under the federal minimum wage.

09/02/2021

Due to these restrictive requirements, few businesses in today’s economy would qualify as exempt from having to pay minimum wage under either the FLSA or Arizona minimum wage statutes.

08/29/2021

Because Arizona’s minimum wage laws require payment of a higher minimum wage than federal law, an Arizona employer who is subject to both laws must pay the Arizona minimum wage rate.

08/04/2021

It is helpful for Arizona employees to know that the overwhelming majority of employers are required to pay employees both minimum wage and overtime, as required by federal law.

07/27/2021

Therefore, in general, if an employer was subject to Arizona’s minimum wage laws prior to approval of Proposition 206, the employer will be subject to the Act’s new minimum wage requirements.

07/14/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023