Flagstaff minimum wage
Minimum wage in Flagstaff, Arizona, in effect since January 1, 2026
$18.35 an hour
Flagstaff sets its own minimum wage, $3.20 above the Arizona rate of $15.15. Employers in Flagstaff pay the higher local rate.
Next increase: $18.95 on January 1, 2027.
Standard rate
$18.35
since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$18.35
No tip credit allowed
Next change
$18.95
January 1, 2027
Federal minimum
$7.25
unchanged since 2009
Tipped employees
Flagstaff doesn't allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must get the full $18.35 an hour from the employer, and tips are on top.
Scheduled increases
| Effective date | Standard rate | Tipped cash wage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $18.35 | $18.35 | In effect |
| January 1, 2027 | $18.95 | $18.95 | Announced |
How future increases are set
Adjusted each January 1 by the consumer price index.
Exceptions and details
- All employees must receive the full minimum wage regardless of tips (no tip credit).
- Covers anyone who works or is expected to work 25 or more hours in a calendar year within city limits (Proposition 414, 2016; Flagstaff City Code title 15).
Other local minimum wages in Arizona
- Tucson $15.45
Running payroll in Flagstaff?
Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- City of Flagstaff Office of Labor Standards · data as of January 1, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.