Arizona Monthly Paycheck Calculator
Monthly pay means one paycheck a month — 12 paychecks a year. It's the least common private-sector schedule in Arizona, since state law requires paying employees at least twice a month.
Estimated net pay per month
$4,099
- Gross pay
- $5,000
- Federal income tax
- − $418
- Arizona withholding
- − $100
- Social Security
- − $310
- Medicare
- − $73
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
Is Monthly Pay Legal in Arizona?
Arizona's minimum legal pay frequency is semimonthly — twice a month. A true once-a-month payroll schedule generally isn't compliant for most private-sector Arizona employees; some exempt salaried roles and specific employment arrangements can differ. This calculator is provided for comparison and for roles (such as some out-of-state or specialized positions) where monthly figures are useful context — for Arizona-compliant options, see semimonthly or biweekly pay, or the full Arizona Pay Frequency Laws guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many monthly paychecks are there in a year?+
12 — one per calendar month.
Can Arizona employers pay employees only once a month?+
Generally no — Arizona law requires paying employees at least twice a month (semimonthly), with paydays no more than 16 days apart. Monthly-only pay does not meet this requirement for most private-sector employees.
Tax year 2026 · Data reviewed 2026-08-15 · See methodology and sources. Estimates only — not tax or legal advice.