Arizona Overtime Laws 2026
Arizona labor laws generally follow the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no specific state laws requiring daily overtime or double time premiums.
Key Overtime & Wage Rules:
- Weekly Overtime Limit: Employees are entitled to 1.5x their regular rate of pay for any hours physically worked over 40 in a single workweek.
- No Daily Overtime: Working more than 8 hours in a single workday does not trigger statutory overtime pay, provided the weekly total remains under 40.
- High Statewide Minimum Wage: Effective January 1, 2026, Arizona's standard minimum wage has risen to $14.70 per hour due to inflation indexation under the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act.
Arizona's City-Level High Wage Ordinances
Arizona law explicitly permits municipalities to enact local minimum wages that exceed the standard state rate. This has created separate high-wage zones in the state, most notably in Flagstaff and Tucson.
Employers operating within these city limits must pay the local prevailing rate:
- Flagstaff Minimum Wage (2026): Flagstaff maintains a massive local minimum wage of $17.85 per hour (effective Jan 1, 2026). Overtime rates in Flagstaff must start at no less than $26.78 per hour.
- Tucson Minimum Wage (2026): Under Tucson's local minimum wage initiative, the base rate is $15.00 per hour.
- Standard Statewide Rate (2026): All other cities in Arizona (Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale) default to the standard rate of $14.70 per hour.
| Municipality / Location | 2026 Regular Rate | 2026 Overtime Rate (1.5x) | Local Law Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff (City Limits) | $17.85 / hr | $26.78 / hr | Flagstaff City Code Title 15 |
| Tucson (City Limits) | $15.00 / hr | $22.50 / hr | Tucson City Code Chapter 11 |
| Statewide Standard (Phoenix, Mesa, etc.) | $14.70 / hr | $22.05 / hr | Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Arizona statewide minimum wage for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the standard statewide minimum wage in Arizona is $14.70 per hour.
2. Does Flagstaff have a higher minimum wage than the rest of Arizona?
Yes. Under Flagstaff's local minimum wage ordinance, the minimum wage rises to $17.85 per hour for 2026. Tucson also has a local minimum wage of $15.00 per hour.
3. Does Arizona require daily overtime?
No, Arizona does not have daily overtime laws (e.g. over 8 hours in a workday). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x of the regular rate strictly for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.