2026 Arizona Hourly Wage Estimate
$25 an Hour After Taxes in Arizona (2026)
Based on 40 hours per week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours/year. Annual equivalent: $52,000.
| Federal Income Tax | $4,060 |
| State Income Tax | $1,040 |
| Social Security | $3,224 |
| Medicare | $754 |
| Effective tax rate | 17.5% |
Calculation assumptions
- Standard withholding per IRS Publication 15-T (2026)
- Social Security wage base: $184,500 (SSA 2026)
- No pre-tax deductions, no post-tax deductions
- Filing status: Single, one job
- Standard W-4 withholding (no additional withholding elections)
- Actual paycheck may differ based on employer setup, benefits, or W-4 elections
How Your AZ Paycheck Works
Arizona paychecks start with federal income tax withholding using the employee's Form W-4 inputs and IRS 2026 wage-bracket or percentage-method tables in Publication 15-T. FICA is separate: employee Social Security is 6.2% on 2026 wages up to $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% on all covered wages with no wage cap. Employers must also withhold 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax when an employee's Medicare wages exceed $200,000 in the calendar year. Arizona's state income tax is flat at 2.5% of taxable income under current Arizona statute; AZDOR withholding guidance lets employees elect a withholding percentage on Form A-4, including 2.5%. Arizona does not have a statewide employee-paid disability insurance or paid family leave payroll tax that affects standard wage withholding. Estimates assume standard 2026 withholding, single filing status, and no pre-tax deductions; actual paycheck may differ.
2026 Tax Rate Quick Reference
| Tax | 2026 Rate | Wage Cap | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10%–37% (percentage-method withholding) | No wage cap | IRS Pub. 15-T |
| Social Security | 6.2% employee withholding | $184,500 | SSA 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45% employee withholding | No wage cap | IRS Pub. 15 |
| Additional Medicare Surtax | 0.9% on wages over $200,000 | No wage cap | IRS Topic 560 |
| Arizona State Income Tax | 2.5% flat | No wage cap | Arizona Legislature 2026 |
Sources Used for This Estimate
Other hourly rates for Arizona
- $15 an hour after taxes
- $20 an hour after taxes
- $25 an hour after taxes
- $30 an hour after taxes
- $40 an hour after taxes
- $50 an hour after taxes