Arizona Salary Guide (2026)
Whether you're evaluating a job offer, negotiating a raise, or relocating to Arizona, understanding what salaries look like in the AZ job market is essential. Here's the latest SalaryLabs wage and tax context for pay in Arizona.
Average Salaries in Arizona by Occupation (2026)
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 105.000 | 50.48 | 8.750 |
| Registered Nurse | 72.000 | 34.62 | 6.000 |
| Teacher (Public) | 48.000 | 23.08 | 4.000 |
| Accountant | 62.000 | 29.81 | 5.167 |
| Real Estate Agent | 68.000 | 32.69 | 5.667 |
Source note: SalaryLabs editorial state wage references informed by public BLS wage context. Figures are directional benchmarks for Arizona, not a live official lookup.
How to use this page: treat it as a quick state snapshot, not a filing-grade or relocation-grade answer. For a real decision, pair this directional wage context with the main Salary Calculator, Take Home Pay, and US Salary Heatmap.
Best use case in Arizona: use this page when the question is not just “what is my gross hourly rate?” but “how should I read a salary in this state before I go deeper?” The most useful signal here is the combination of Phoenix's higher local benchmark (72.000/year), 2.5% state income tax, and a cost-of-living index of 103. That mix tells you whether Arizona looks stronger as a paycheck state, a purchasing-power state, or simply a neutral gross-pay reference before you run a fuller take-home or relocation check.
Cost of Living in Arizona
Arizona's cost of living index is 103 (national average = 100). Arizona's cost of living is close to the national average, so a salary here is roughly equivalent in purchasing power to the same salary elsewhere.
Arizona Tax Overview (2026)
When you receive your paycheck in Arizona, the following deductions apply:
- Federal income tax: 10–37% depending on your income bracket (2026 IRS rates)
- Arizona state income tax: flat 2.5% — one of the lowest in the US
- Social Security: 6.2% on income up to $184,500
- Medicare: 1.45% on all income (additional 0.9% above $200K)
Minimum Wage in Arizona (2026)
The minimum wage in Arizona is $14.35 per hour as of 2026. At 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, that equals $29.848/year gross. This is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour.