Arizona Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Arizona Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: A.R.S. § 23-363
Arizona minimum wage ($14.35/hr) is indexed annually under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act. Includes mandatory paid sick leave accrual.
Employee Statutory Rights (AZ)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $14.35/hr.
- ✓ Paid earned sick time (1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked).
- ✓ Overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate over 40 hours.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (AZ)
- § Pay tipped workers at least $11.35/hr direct cash wage.
- § Track paid sick time accrual on pay stubs.
- § Comply with annual cost-of-living minimum wage adjustments.
Arizona Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Arizona for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation A.R.S. § 23-363, the 2026 minimum wage in Arizona is $14.35 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Arizona mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Arizona follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Arizona take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Arizona permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $3.00/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $11.35/hr.
Common Arizona Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to track paid sick time accrual.
Retaliation against employees exercising statutory rights.
Improper tip credit deductions.
Did Your Employer Violate Arizona Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from A.R.S. § 23-363
Based on Arizona labor code standards (A.R.S. § 23-363), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Arizona
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & AZ Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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