Phoenix local income tax
Phoenix has no city income tax on wages; Arizona’s flat 2.5% state income tax applies along with federal taxes.
Phoenix does not levy a tax on employee wages. Arizona taxes individual income at a single flat 2.5% rate collected by the state, and the Tax Foundation’s list of states that allow local income taxes does not include Arizona. The city funds services through sales and property-related revenue and state-shared income tax revenue.
See the full state picture on the Arizona paycheck calculator, and how local taxes are modelled in our methodology.
Phoenix take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid biweekly, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. “Texas” shows a state with no income tax for comparison.
| Salary | Phoenix take-home / year | Biweekly | Arizona only (no city tax) | Texas (no income tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,723 | $1,297 | $33,723 | $34,320 |
| $60,000 | $49,293 | $1,896 | $49,293 | $50,390 |
| $75,000 | $60,120 | $2,312 | $60,120 | $61,593 |
| $100,000 | $77,083 | $2,965 | $77,083 | $79,180 |
| $150,000 | $110,444 | $4,248 | $110,444 | $113,791 |
More levels: $75,000 after tax in Arizona, $100,000, and the salary hub.
Minimum wage in Phoenix
Arizona minimum wage (applies in Phoenix; there is no separate city rate): $15.15 an hour. A full-time worker (2,080 hours) at that rate earns $31,512 a year and takes home about $27,115 ($1,043 biweekly). Use the hourly paycheck calculator for your own hours and overtime.
Phoenix vs the other pilot cities
Take-home on $75,000 for a single filer, highest first. Cities in states with no income tax lead; local taxes like NYC’s and Philadelphia’s pull cities down.
| # | City | Take-home on $75,000 | Local tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $61,593 | None |
| 2 | San Antonio | $61,593 | None |
| 3 | Dallas | $61,593 | None |
| 4 | Phoenix | $60,120 | None |
| 5 | Chicago | $58,025 | None |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $57,843 | None |
| 7 | San Diego | $57,843 | None |
| 8 | San Jose | $57,843 | None |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $56,489 | Yes |
| 10 | New York City | $55,312 | Yes |
Compare whole states in our take-home pay study, or see Texas vs California.
Frequently asked questions
Does Phoenix have a city income tax?
No. Phoenix has no city income tax on wages. Arizona’s flat 2.5% state income tax and federal taxes apply.
How much is $75,000 after tax in Phoenix?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Phoenix takes home about $60,120 a year, or $2,312 every two weeks, in 2026 (federal tax, FICA, Arizona income tax included, no other deductions).
How does Phoenix compare with Texas for take-home pay?
At $75,000, a single filer keeps $60,120 in Phoenix versus $61,593 in a state with no income tax like Texas, a difference of $1,473 a year in favor of the no-income-tax state.
What is the minimum wage in Phoenix?
Arizona minimum wage (applies in Phoenix; there is no separate city rate): $15.15 an hour. Working 2,080 hours a year at that rate earns $31,512 and takes home about $27,115 after tax.
Which state taxes apply to a Phoenix paycheck?
Arizona income tax applies (2.5% flat). Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply everywhere.
Is this Phoenix paycheck calculator accurate?
It uses the same 2026 engine as the rest of the site: IRS Publication 15-T for federal withholding, FICA, and Arizona's rules. Your employer's payroll may differ slightly, and it is an estimate, not tax advice.
Sources & methodology
- Arizona Department of Revenue — individual income tax
- Tax Foundation — Local Income Taxes: City- and County-Level Income and Wage Taxes (lists the states that allow them)
- Industrial Commission of Arizona — Labor Department
- Arizona Department of Revenue — withholding tax (flat 2.5%)
- IRS — Publication 15-T (2026)
Local-tax status and minimum wages checked September 29, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.