2026 Arizona Pay Frequency Estimate

Arizona Biweekly Paycheck Calculator (2026)

See estimated biweekly take-home pay after federal and Arizona state taxes for common salary levels in 2026, assuming single filing status and standard withholding.

Biweekly Paycheck After Taxes in Arizona (2026)

Annual SalaryBiweekly GrossBiweekly Take-HomeEffective Rate
$50,000$1,923$1,59117.3%
$75,000$2,885$2,31119.9%
$100,000$3,846$2,96822.8%
$125,000$4,808$3,62324.6%
$150,000$5,769$4,26126.1%

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

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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

Tax2026 RateWage CapSource
Federal Income Tax10%–37% (percentage-method withholding)No wage capIRS Pub. 15-T
Social Security6.2% employee withholding$184,500SSA 2026
Medicare1.45% employee withholdingNo wage capIRS Pub. 15
Additional Medicare Surtax0.9% on wages over $200,000No wage capIRS Topic 560
Arizona State Income Tax2.5% flatNo wage capArizona Legislature 2026

Sources Used for This Estimate