How to use the Arizona Paycheck calculator
- Enter your numbers. Fill in annual salary, state, pay frequency, filing status.
- Enter pre-tax deductions details. Fill in 401 contribution, health insurance / paycheck.
- Read your results. Results update instantly. The headline shows the take-home pay per paycheck; the breakdown and table below show the details.
Arizona income tax in 2026
Arizona taxes income at a flat 2.5%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.
What makes Arizona different
Arizona moved to a single 2.5% rate in 2023, one of the lowest income tax rates of any state that taxes wages. Arizona has no local income taxes. Employees choose a withholding percentage on Form A-4 (from 0.5% to 3.5%), so what your employer actually withholds can be higher or lower than your final tax.
- Arizona taxes income at a flat 2.5%, the lowest flat rate in the country alongside North Dakota’s top rate.
- Arizona ties its standard deduction to the federal amount. This estimate assumes the 2026 federal figures ($16,100 single); if Arizona has not updated its federal conformity for 2026, the deduction could be lower.
- Dependent tax credits ($100 per child under 17) are not included.
Example take-home pay in Arizona (2026, single, paid biweekly)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Arizona tax | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $848 | $41,508 | $1,596.44 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,473 | $60,120 | $2,312.31 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,098 | $77,083 | $2,964.71 |
Examples assume the 2026 federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
Worked example
With these inputs: annual salary (gross)$75,000; stateArizona; pay frequencyEvery 2 weeks; filing statusSingle; 401(k) contribution5%.
The calculator gives a take-home pay per paycheck of $2,203.41 ($57,289 per year · 26 paychecks). Other results: gross pay per check$2,884.62, total tax rate18.6%, federal marginal rate22%, yearly take-home$57,289.
What your results mean
Your Arizona take-home pay is gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Arizona income tax, and any pre-tax deductions you enter. On a $100,000 salary a single filer in Arizona keeps about $77,083 a year in 2026.
Tips
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Arizona taxable income.
- Update your federal W-4 (and state form, if any) after major life changes.
- Compare with other states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arizona have a state income tax in 2026?
Yes. Arizona has a flat 2.5% income tax for 2026, with a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Arizona?
About $60,120 per year, or $2,312.31 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions (2026 estimate).
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Arizona?
About $41,508 per year ($1,596.44 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026.
What percentage of a $100,000 salary goes to taxes in Arizona?
About 22.9% in 2026 for a single filer: federal income tax $13,170, Social Security and Medicare $7,650, and Arizona tax $2,098.
Are there local income taxes in Arizona?
This calculator covers state tax only. Arizona does not generally levy city or county income taxes on wages, but check your locality.
How is Arizona income tax withheld from my paycheck?
Your employer withholds Arizona tax based on your state withholding certificate and pay frequency. This calculator estimates your annual Arizona tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks, so actual withholding can differ slightly.
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Sources
- Arizona DOR: individual income tax highlights
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026