Arizona Paycheck Calculator 2026
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
Arizona charges a flat 2.5% state income tax on taxable wages. Enter your pay below to see your estimated 2026 take-home pay in Arizona — per paycheck and per year, with every tax broken out.
| 2026 estimate | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0 | $0 |
| Federal income tax | $0 | $0 |
| State income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0 | $0 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0 | $0 |
| Total tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $0 | $0 |
Effective tax rate: 0%
2026 estimates using federal brackets, the standard deduction, FICA and state income tax only. Ignores 401(k), health premiums, local taxes, credits and other deductions. Not tax advice.
How Arizona taxes your paycheck
Arizona charges a flat 2.5% state income tax on taxable wages.
Arizona switched to a single 2.5% flat income tax in 2023 — one of the lowest flat rates in the country.
On top of Arizona state tax and federal income tax, every worker pays FICA: Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to the $184,500 2026 wage base) and Medicare at 1.45%, with an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
Arizona take-home pay example ($60,000, single)
A single filer earning $60,000 in Arizona in 2026 takes home about $49,293 after $5,020 federal tax, $1,098 state tax, $3,720 Social Security and $870 Medicare — an effective rate of 17.8%. That's roughly $1,896 per biweekly paycheck. Run your own numbers in the calculator above.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arizona have state income tax?
Yes. Arizona charges a flat 2.5% income tax. Arizona switched to a single 2.5% flat income tax in 2023 — one of the lowest flat rates in the country.
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Arizona?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Arizona pays roughly $10,708 in total tax for 2026 — $5,020 federal income tax, $1,098 Arizona state income tax, $3,720 Social Security and $870 Medicare. That leaves about $49,293 take-home (an effective tax rate of 17.8%).
What is the take-home pay on a $60,000 salary in Arizona?
About $49,293 per year for a single filer in 2026 — roughly $1,896 per biweekly paycheck or $4,108 per month, before 401(k), health premiums or local taxes. Use the calculator above to run your own salary and filing status.
Why is my Arizona paycheck smaller than my salary?
Your employer withholds federal income tax, Arizona state income tax and 7.65% FICA (Social Security and Medicare) before you're paid — typically 20–30% combined for middle incomes. Pre-tax deductions like health insurance and retirement contributions reduce it further.
2026 estimates using federal brackets, the standard deduction, FICA and Arizona income tax only — ignores 401(k), health premiums, local taxes and credits. Confirm with the IRS or your state revenue department. Not tax advice.
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