How much is taken out of a paycheck in Arizona?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Arizona and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,895.87 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Arizona income tax takes $42.21. Altogether that is 17.8% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Arizona state income tax rates for 2026
Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5% rate.
Every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same 2.5%, after a $16,100 standard deduction for single filers ($32,200 for married couples filing jointly).
Arizona also gives a personal credit of $0 for a single filer, plus $100 for each dependent, subtracted from the tax itself.
Take-home pay by salary in Arizona
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Arizona taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $348 | $25,938 | $997.60 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $598 | $33,723 | $1,297.02 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $848 | $41,508 | $1,596.44 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,098 | $49,293 | $1,895.87 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,473 | $60,120 | $2,312.31 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,098 | $77,083 | $2,964.71 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $2,723 | $93,981 | $3,614.65 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,348 | $110,444 | $4,247.83 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $4,598 | $144,330 | $5,551.13 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Arizona
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,872 | $1,033.53 | $12.92 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,730 | $1,220.37 | $15.25 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,968 | $1,344.93 | $16.81 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $43,065 | $1,656.33 | $20.70 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $51,161 | $1,967.73 | $24.60 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $65,684 | $2,526.30 | $31.58 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $79,797 | $3,069.10 | $38.36 |
Arizona take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Arizona, Nevada leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $1,098 | $49,293 | $1,895.87 |
| California paycheck calculator | $2,420 | $47,970 | $1,845.02 |
| Colorado paycheck calculator | $2,196 | $48,194 | $1,853.63 |
| Nevada paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| New Mexico paycheck calculator | $1,654 | $48,736 | $1,874.45 |
| Utah paycheck calculator | $2,247 | $48,143 | $1,851.64 |
Sources
Arizona rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: azdor.gov, azleg.gov, azleg.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.