Average Salary in Arizona
Arizona's average private-sector wage was $1,224 per week as of June 2026 — about $63,648per year — according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Phoenix metro area runs slightly higher, at $1,256/week.
Where This Number Comes From
This figure comes from the BLS Current Employment Statistics program, which tracks average weekly wages across roughly 2.8 million private-sector jobs in Arizona. It's a broad average across every industry and experience level, not a median for a specific occupation — a starting retail wage and a senior engineer's salary both factor into this number, so it's a useful statewide benchmark rather than a target for any one job or career stage.
What the Average Wage Looks Like After Tax
At the statewide average of about $63,648/year ($5,304/month gross), a single filer with default Arizona withholding takes home approximately $4,337/month after federal tax, Arizona withholding, Social Security, and Medicare.
Estimated net pay per pay period
$2,002
- Gross pay
- $2,448
- Federal income tax
- − $210
- Arizona withholding
- − $49
- Social Security
- − $152
- Medicare
- − $35
Effective tax rate
18.2%
Take-home percentage
81.8%
| Frequency | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $1,224 | $1,001 |
| Biweekly | $2,448 | $2,002 |
| Semimonthly | $2,652 | $2,169 |
| Monthly | $5,304 | $4,337 |
| Annually | $63,648 | $52,048 |
What if your salary increased?
- $68,648$55,751/yr net
- $73,648$59,168/yr net
- $78,648$62,586/yr net
For comparison, Arizona's statewide minimum wage is $15.15/hour (about $31,512/year full-time) — see Arizona Minimum Wage. To check take-home pay at a specific salary, browse common Arizona salaries after tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Arizona?+
Arizona's average private-sector wage was $1,224/week (about $63,648/year) as of June 2026, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
What is the average monthly income in Arizona?+
Based on the BLS statewide average wage, that works out to roughly $5,304 per month in gross pay before taxes.
Is the average salary the same as a living wage?+
No — a living wage estimates the income needed to cover basic expenses in a specific area (rent, food, transportation) and is typically calculated by researchers at the county level, while an average salary is simply the mean of what people actually earn. The two can differ significantly, especially in higher cost-of-living areas.
Tax year 2026 · Data reviewed 2026-08-15 · See methodology and sources. Estimates only — not tax or legal advice.