Minimum wage in Tucson, Arizona in 2026
The minimum wage in Tucson is $15.45 an hour, $0.30 more than the Arizona minimum wage of $15.15. It rises to $16.00 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
Tucson minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $15.45
- A week, 40 hours
- $618.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $32,136
That is $12.00 more a week and $624 more a year than the Arizona minimum wage of $15.15, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
Full-time, part-time or temporary employees who work at least 5 hours per pay cycle within Tucson; not State of Arizona, federal or tribal employees.
Tipped workers
Employers in Tucson can pay tipped workers as little as $12.45 an hour in cash, counting up to $3.00 an hour in tips, as long as tips bring them up to $15.45. Employers can count up to $3.00 an hour in tips.
Tucson minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | $14.35 |
| January 1, 2025 | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2026 | $15.45now |
| January 1, 2027 | $16.00announced |
Rises annually by the CPI-U, and automatically to any higher state or federal rate.
Other local minimum wages in Arizona
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Tucson Minimum Wage Act, City of Tucson
- 2027 Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act poster, Industrial Commission of Arizona, updated
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.