Tucson minimum wage
Minimum wage in Tucson, Arizona, in effect since January 1, 2026
$15.45 an hour
Tucson sets its own minimum wage, $0.30 above the Arizona rate of $15.15. Employers in Tucson pay the higher local rate.
Next increase: none announced as of October 9, 2026. Adjusted annually by the consumer price index.
Standard rate
$15.45
since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
—
Max tip credit $3.00
Next change
None set
as of 2026
Federal minimum
$7.25
unchanged since 2009
Tipped employees
The source doesn't set a separate cash wage for tipped employees in Tucson.
How future increases are set
Adjusted annually by the consumer price index.
Exceptions and details
- Employers may take a tip credit of no more than $3.00 an hour for tipped employees. The cash wage is therefore at least $12.45 (computed, not printed).
- Covers employees (full-time, part-time or temporary) who perform at least five hours of work within Tucson; rises automatically to any higher state or federal rate.
- The 2027 Tucson rate is not yet on the city page. Secondary sources cite $16.00 (unconfirmed).
Other local minimum wages in Arizona
- Flagstaff $18.35
Running payroll in Tucson?
Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- City of Tucson Business Services Department · 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.