How Much Tax Is Taken Out of a Paycheck in Arizona?
Four taxes typically come out of an Arizona paycheck: federal income tax, Arizona's flat 2.5% state tax, 6.2% Social Security, and 1.45% Medicare. The exact dollar amount depends on your income, filing status, and withholding elections.
Example: $60,000 Salary, Biweekly Pay
| Gross pay per paycheck | $2,308 |
| Federal income tax | − $193 |
| Arizona withholding (2.0% default) | − $46 |
| Social Security | − $143 |
| Medicare | − $33 |
| Net pay per paycheck | $1,892 |
That's an effective tax rate of 18.0% — meaning about 82.0% of gross pay is take-home. Single filer, default 2.0% Arizona withholding, no additional deductions.
Why Your Number Will Differ
Filing status, dependents, your Arizona A-4 percentage, and pre-tax deductions like 401(k) or health insurance all change these numbers. Higher earners may also owe an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare tax above IRS thresholds. Use the calculator below with your own numbers.
Estimated net pay per pay period
$1,892
- Gross pay
- $2,308
- Federal income tax
- − $193
- Arizona withholding
- − $46
- Social Security
- − $143
- Medicare
- − $33
Effective tax rate
18.0%
Take-home percentage
82.0%
| Frequency | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $1,154 | $946 |
| Biweekly | $2,308 | $1,892 |
| Semimonthly | $2,500 | $2,050 |
| Monthly | $5,000 | $4,099 |
| Annually | $60,000 | $49,190 |
What if your salary increased?
- $65,000$53,108/yr net
- $70,000$56,675/yr net
- $75,000$60,093/yr net
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Arizona?+
It varies by income and filing status, but most Arizona workers see roughly 15–25% of gross pay go to combined federal tax, Arizona tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Use the calculator above for your specific effective tax rate.
Is Arizona a low-tax state?+
Yes — Arizona's flat 2.5% income tax rate is one of the lowest of any state that levies an income tax, and the state has no city or county income taxes.
Why did my paycheck taxes go up this year?+
Federal tax brackets, the standard deduction, and the Social Security wage base are all adjusted annually for inflation, so year-over-year changes in take-home pay can happen even with no change in your salary or withholding elections.
Tax year 2026 · Data reviewed 2026-08-15 · See methodology and sources. Estimates only — not tax or legal advice.