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Arizona Paycheck Calculator 2026
Your take-home pay in Arizona after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes. Updated November 15, 2026.
Take-home pay every two weeks
$1,895.53
$49,284 a year · 17.86% total tax
Single filer, one job, standard deduction. Some Arizona figures for 2026 are not yet published by the state; this page uses the latest official ones.
Arizona paycheck example: $60,000 salary
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Arizona income tax | −$42.55 | −$1,106.25 |
| Take-home pay | $1,895.53 | $49,283.75 |
Paid every two weeks (26 paychecks).
How Arizona taxes your paycheck
Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5%.
- Standard deduction (single): $15,750
Federal taxes on an Arizona paycheck
Federal taxes are the same in every state. In 2026 a single filer gets a $16,100 standard deduction, and the rest of the salary is taxed through these brackets. On top of that, 6.2% goes to Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% to Medicare.
| Taxable income (single) | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 – $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 – $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 – $640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
On a $60,000 salary in Arizona, federal income tax takes 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare take 7.65%, and Arizona takes 1.8%. You keep 82.1%.
Arizona take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,929 | $2,161 | 13.57% |
| $40,000 | $33,714 | $2,809 | 15.72% |
| $50,000 | $41,499 | $3,458 | 17% |
| $60,000 | $49,284 | $4,107 | 17.86% |
| $75,000 | $60,111 | $5,009 | 19.85% |
| $100,000 | $77,074 | $6,423 | 22.93% |
| $150,000 | $110,435 | $9,203 | 26.38% |
| $200,000 | $144,321 | $12,027 | 27.84% |
Hourly wage to take-home pay in Arizona
Based on 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year (2,080 hours).
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Kept per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $26,863 | $12.91 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $31,721 | $15.25 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $34,959 | $16.81 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $43,056 | $20.70 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $51,152 | $24.59 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $65,675 | $31.57 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $79,788 | $38.36 |
$60,000 in Arizona by pay period
| Paid | Paychecks a year | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $947.76 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,895.53 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 | $2,053.49 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $4,106.98 |
What a raise is worth in Arizona
Your last dollars are taxed more heavily than your first. This is how much of an extra $1,000 of salary reaches your bank account.
| Current salary | You keep of the next $1,000 | Goes to taxes |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $779 | $222 |
| $60,000 | $779 | $222 |
| $100,000 | $679 | $322 |
| $150,000 | $659 | $342 |
How Arizona ranks for take-home pay
On a $60,000 salary, Arizona ranks 11th of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay, at $49,284 a year. The top-ranked states, which take nothing from wages, leave $50,390, which is $1,106 more. Oregon leaves the least, $45,992. Among its neighbors, Nevada leaves the most ($50,390) and California the least ($47,982). The ranking is before any city or county income tax. See the full ranking of all states.
Take-home pay in Arizona vs. neighboring states
| State | Take-home on $60,000 | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $49,284 | — |
| California | $47,982 | −$1,302 |
| Colorado | $48,194 | −$1,089 |
| New Mexico | $48,736 | −$548 |
| Nevada | $50,390 | +$1,106 |
| Utah | $48,143 | −$1,141 |
Before any city or county income tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Arizona?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Arizona takes home about $49,284 a year in 2026, or $4,106.98 a month. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,106 of Arizona income tax.
Does Arizona have a state income tax?
Yes. Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5%.
What is taken out of a paycheck in Arizona?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), Arizona income tax.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Arizona?
Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes. A single filer in Arizona keeps about $34,959 of it in 2026: $1,344.59 every two weeks, or $16.81 for each hour worked.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Arizona?
A $100,000 salary leaves a single filer in Arizona about $77,074 a year in 2026, or $6,423 a month. Total taxes come to 22.93% of pay.
Is Arizona a good state for take-home pay?
On a $60,000 salary Arizona ranks 11th out of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay. A worker keeps $1,106 a year less than in the top-ranked states and $3,292 more than in Oregon, which leaves the least.
How much of a raise do I keep in Arizona?
At $60,000, an extra $1,000 of salary adds about $779 to your take-home pay in Arizona. The rest goes to federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona income tax.
What does this calculator not include?
It assumes a single filer with one job who takes the standard deduction. It does not include 401(k) or health insurance deductions, tax credits for children, or city and county income taxes.
Sources and limits
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: federal brackets and standard deduction for 2026
- Social Security Administration: 2026 contribution and benefit base
- Arizona tax agency, 2026 figures
Estimates for tax year 2026. Not tax advice. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits and deductions.
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