How Arizona taxes your paycheck
Arizona taxes wages at a flat 2.5% after a standard deduction of $8,350 (single) / $16,700 (married).
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Arizona take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Arizona tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $791 | $33,529 | $1,289.57 | 16.2% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,291 | $49,099 | $1,888.41 | 18.2% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $1,791 | $63,319 | $2,435.34 | 20.9% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,291 | $76,889 | $2,957.26 | 23.1% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,541 | $110,250 | $4,240.38 | 26.5% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.