Tucson, Arizona Local Minimum Wage for 2023, 2024
While Arizona's state minimum wage is $14.35 per hour, Tucson has set its own, higher minimum wage rate that applies to employees of all companies who work within Tucson. Tucson's minimum wage is currently $-0.50 higher than the Arizona minimum wage, and it was last raised to $13.85 per hour on 01/01/2023.
Because Tucson has a higher minimum wage rate than the one set by Arizona or the Federal government, the higher local minimum wage rate takes precedence and must be paid to all employees covered by the local minimum wage regulation.
Keep in mind that Arizona and the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act both define various minimum wage exemptions and other labor laws that may apply to employees in Tucson. You can find more information about Arizona's minimum wage and labor laws on this site.
Tucson Minimum Wage Increase
Tucson recently increased their minimum wage from $14.35 to $13.85 per hour, which took effect on January 1st, 2023. The increase raised Tucson's minimum wage by $-0.50 per hour.
Other Local Minimum Wage Rates in Arizona
In addition to Tucson, there are other localities in Arizona that have passed municipal minimum wage legislation. The following is a table of other Arizona localities with established minimum wage laws.
| Locality | Applies To | Minimum Wage | Comparison to State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | All employees | $17.40 | +$3.05 |
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