Arizona Paycheck Calculator
Use this free Arizona paycheck calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA and Arizona state income tax. Compare bi-weekly, monthly and annual net pay for an Arizona salary in one view.
Per-Paycheck Breakdown
2026 Tax RulesUpdated October 2026 · 2026 federal and Arizona rates ·methodology
What comes out of an Arizona paycheck
An Arizona paycheck starts with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Arizona then applies a flat 2.5% rate after the $8,350 standard deduction. Local rules in Arizona and payroll deductions can still change the final number.
Arizona: 2.5% flat tax
Arizona applies a flat 2.5% state rate. Arizona subtracts the $8,350 standard deduction before applying state tax. The Arizona local-tax and payroll notes below show what the state rate leaves out.
Where an Arizona paycheck goes
- Federal income tax$7,670
- FICA$5,738
- Arizona income tax$1,666
- Take-home pay$59,926
Arizona income tax is shown separately from federal withholding, Social Security and Medicare so you can see the state share.
Arizona take-home pay after taxes by salary
These Arizona figures use the 2.5% state rate and the $8,350 standard deduction for a single filer.
| Gross salary | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,314 | $1,589 |
| $75,000 | $59,926 | $2,305 |
| $100,000 | $76,889 | $2,957 |
| $150,000 | $110,250 | $4,240 |
Arizona after-tax pay at other salaries
Open a nearby salary for the same state and the same 2026 assumptions.
Arizona hourly wage after tax
- $20/hr · $41,600/yr≈ $16.72/hr net
- $30/hr · $62,400/yr≈ $24.50/hr net
- $45/hr · $93,600/yr≈ $34.88/hr net
Hourly Arizona estimates assume 2,080 hours per year. The Arizona estimate leaves out local taxes and separate payroll programs.
Arizona income tax rate
- State system
- Flat tax
- Rate range
- 2.5%
- Local income tax
- None
Rates used by this calculator. Confirm the current year with the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Arizona income tax rate (single filer)
Arizona applies a single 2.5% rate to taxable income after the $8,350 standard deduction.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 2.5% |
What else affects an Arizona paycheck
The calculator covers federal withholding, FICA and Arizona state income tax. These rules can still change the amount you keep.
Arizona local income taxes
Arizona has no local income tax; cities and counties rely on sales and property taxes.
Arizona payroll deductions
Arizona does not withhold a statewide paid-family-leave or disability premium from employee pay.
Arizona filing and residency
Arizona uses a flat 2.5% rate with a standard deduction and exemptions worth about $8,350 for single filers; file an Arizona return if state tax was withheld or you meet the filing threshold.
What Arizona income tax costs vs Texas
Texas has no wage income tax, so the gap below is what Arizona takes for state income tax at each salary, while federal income tax and FICA stay the same.
| Gross salary | Take-home in Arizona | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,314 | −$1,041 |
| $75,000 | $59,926 | −$1,666 |
| $100,000 | $76,889 | −$2,291 |
| $150,000 | $110,250 | −$3,541 |
State income tax and any state payroll insurance are included.
Arizona net pay by filing status and pay frequency
Arizona figures use the same $75,000 salary, the $8,350 standard deduction, and no pre-tax deductions. Married figures assume a joint return with one income.
| Filing status | Take-home / yr | Per check |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $59,926 | $2,305 |
| Married filing jointly | $63,165 | $2,429 |
How often you are paid
- Weekly (52/yr)$1,152
- Bi-Weekly (26/yr)$2,305
- Semi-Monthly (24/yr)$2,497
- Monthly$4,994
Annual Arizona take-home divided across the standard number of pay periods.
Money moves for an Arizona paycheck
State-specific points that change the number at the bottom of your check.
Estimate local withholding
The state-only number is a starting point for Arizona. Check the city, county or school district rate that applies to your Arizona workplace before you budget the final amount.
Ask about payroll premiums
Beyond federal withholding, Arizona payroll may include a paid-leave, disability or local program. Ask payroll which deductions apply to you.
Review your state return
Keep your Arizona withholding statements and confirm the filing threshold at tax time, especially if you moved or worked across state lines.
Working in Arizona: what to expect
Arizona has one of the lowest flat income tax rates in the country, but population growth has pushed housing costs up sharply in Phoenix and Tucson.
The economy spans retirement, tourism, semiconductors and logistics, so pay levels vary widely between metro Phoenix and rural counties.
For an Arizona worker, the state rate is only one part of the picture: housing, commuting and local taxes often decide how far a paycheck actually goes.