Arizona paycheck Calculator
Arizona applies flat state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,888
Effective tax rate
18.2%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| AZ state income tax | $50 | $1,291 |
| Net pay | $1,888 | $49,098 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- AZ state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,888 ($49,098 per year). Effective tax rate 18.2%.
How Arizona taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Arizona taxes taxable income at a flat 2.50% after the state standard deduction ($8,350 single / $16,700 married for 2026).
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,529 | $1,290 |
| $60,000 | $49,099 | $1,888 |
| $80,000 | $63,319 | $2,435 |
| $100,000 | $76,889 | $2,957 |
| $150,000 | $110,250 | $4,240 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- California: $47,808 net (single, annual estimate)
- Nevada: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
- Utah: $47,690 net (single, annual estimate)
- Colorado: $48,194 net (single, annual estimate)
- New Mexico: $48,736 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Arizona have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Arizona withholds state income tax using a flat 2.50% rate on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a AZ paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and AZ state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Arizona paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.