Arizona Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Arizona’s wage policy in 2026.
$14.70
Current Minimum Wage
$15.20 (est.)
Projected 2026 Rate
$11.70
Tipped Worker Rate
CPI-indexed annually
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Arizona voters passed Prop 206 in 2016 to raise the minimum wage to $12 by 2020 with CPI indexing thereafter. Phoenix and Flagstaff have higher local minimums. Arizona minimum wage is now among the highest in the South/Southwest.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $14.70/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $11.70/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | CPI-indexed annually |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $15.20 (est.)/hour |
| Legislative Source | Prop 206 (2016) + CPI |
| Passed by Ballot Initiative | 2016 |
Political Context
Prop 206 passed 58-42% over opposition from the Republican legislature and business groups. The CPI indexing mechanism prevents the legislature from blocking future increases. This model of voter-enacted minimum wage law has spread to other states.