Arizona Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Arizona Payroll Taxes

Typical Arizona paychecks include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Arizona state income tax withholding. Arizona cities generally do not levy employee local income taxes on wages (employers may face separate business or transaction privilege taxes, not wage-taxes). Employers pay Arizona unemployment insurance (SUTA) and federal FUTA. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter allowances, and eligible insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-qualified.

• Employee (federal): Federal income tax (IRS Form W-4), Social Security, Medicare, and Additional Medicare for high earners.
• Employee (state): Arizona state income tax withholding (Form A-4 elections and credits). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Local (employee): None on wages in Arizona (verify if you work across state lines). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Employer: Arizona SUTA (state unemployment insurance); federal FUTA; workers’ compensation where required. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Pretax deductions: May reduce federal and state taxable wages and, when eligible, FICA-taxable wages.

How Your Arizona Paycheck Works

Your net pay equals gross earnings (hourly wages, overtime, tips, differentials, bonuses) minus pretax deductions; then minus FICA, federal income tax, and Arizona state income tax withholding. Because there’s no municipal wage tax for employees in Arizona, there is no city or county deduction line. The calculator itemizes hours, pay rate, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and your final take-home net pay.

• Inputs: Hourly rate, total hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, pretax/post-tax deductions.
• Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal tax, Arizona state withholding, deductions, and estimated net pay.
• Supplemental wages: Compares flat vs. aggregate federal withholding methods for bonuses/commissions.

Arizona Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate — 10-Year Summary (Employer SUTA)

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Arizona Salary Threshold

Arizona generally follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) framework. Exempt status requires meeting both the duties test and the applicable salary-basis threshold; job titles alone don’t confer exemption. Confirm Arizona’s state minimum wage, tip-credit rules, and industry-specific overtime standards before classifying roles and calculating pay.

Median Household Income: Arizona — 10-Year Trend

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Arizona & Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA is a federal payroll tax that applies in Arizona: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Above the federal threshold, Additional Medicare tax is withheld from employees (no employer match). Eligible pretax benefits (such as Section 125 health premium deductions) can reduce FICA-taxable wages when plan rules allow.

Number of Cities that Have Local Income Taxes

50-word description: While some U.S. municipalities levy local wage or income taxes, Arizona has no employee local income or wage taxes in its cities (e.g., Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa do not withhold a city wage tax). However, employers may owe separate transaction or business privilege taxes in some cities. Always verify local rules if working across state or municipal borders. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Illustrative Arizona Local Wage/Income Tax Table (verify current rules before use)

Arizona Wage & Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× the regular hourly rate after 40 hours in a week (FLSA baseline; Arizona may adopt additional sector-specific rules).
• Pay frequency: Employers must pay employees on a consistent schedule (commonly biweekly or semimonthly) and provide itemized wage statements.
• Paid sick time: Arizona’s statewide earned paid sick time rules apply — verify accrual and usage requirements for compliance.

Additional Arizona Forms

• IRS Form W-4 — Federal income tax withholding elections.
• Arizona Form A-4 — Employee’s Arizona Withholding Election. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Form I-9 — Employment eligibility verification and Arizona new-hire reporting.
• Direct deposit authorization; benefit enrolments (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance).
• Arizona unemployment employer account registration; required workplace posters. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

FAQs about the Arizona Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the Arizona Hourly Paycheck Calculator?

Enter your hourly rate, hours worked, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, and pretax/post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal withholding, and Arizona state income tax withholding to estimate take-home pay with a clear line-by-line breakdown.

Does Arizona deduct local income taxes from paychecks?

No — Arizona has no employee local wage or income tax at the city or county level. Your paycheck shows federal taxes, FICA, Arizona state withholding (if any), and any elected deductions. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Which form controls my Arizona state withholding?

Arizona Form A-4 is used to set your state withholding percentage. If you do not file it within five days of hire, your employer must default to a 2.0% withholding rate until you submit or change it. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

How should I enter overtime, shift differentials, tips, and bonuses?

Enter overtime using the correct multiplier (typically 1.5× after 40 hours/week). Enter shift differentials, tips, and bonuses separately so the calculator can recompute federal withholding, FICA, and Arizona state withholding accurately.

Why did my Arizona paycheck change this period?

Possible reasons include variable hours or tips, overtime, bonuses (supplemental withholding method), updated W-4/A-4 elections, benefits changes, or updates to federal/state tax tables. Compare your current and prior pay stubs carefully.

Can pretax benefits increase my take-home?

Yes. Eligible pretax deductions—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter allowances, and qualifying insurance premiums—reduce taxable wages and may reduce income tax and, when allowed, FICA.)

How are tips treated in Arizona paycheck calculations?

Reported tips are taxable for federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Arizona state income tax. Include all reported tips to ensure proper withholding and compliance with minimum-wage and tip-credit rules.

How do multiple jobs affect my withholding?

Use the IRS multiple-jobs worksheet on Form W-4 and verify that your Arizona Form A-4 reflects your full employment situation. Run separate paycheck estimates for each job, especially if one is remote or in another state.

What is Additional Medicare tax and when does it apply?

Once you exceed the federal threshold, your employer must withhold Additional Medicare tax on the excess wages. No employer match applies for this portion; it appears alongside regular Medicare withholding.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

Yes — they’re considered supplemental wages. Employers may apply a flat federal supplemental rate or aggregate them with regular wages. Arizona state withholding still applies. Enter the amounts separately to compare methods.

Can the calculator project annual take-home from my hourly rate?

Yes — multiply your typical weekly hours by 52, include expected overtime, tips, and bonuses, then run the estimate using your pay frequency and deductions to approximate annual net pay.

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