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Arizona Paycheck Calculator

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Blake Boege
Written by Blake Boege · Founder, Calculator Answers

An Arizona paycheck calculator is a payroll planning tool that estimates net take-home pay for employees in Arizona. The state of Arizona utilizes a flat state income tax system, levying a flat rate of two-point-five percent on all taxable personal income. The calculator determines net pay by applying federal income taxes, FICA taxes, and the flat Arizona state tax rate to gross wages. It adjusts for pay frequency, filing status, and elective pre-tax deductions. Workers use this calculator to estimate net pay and plan tax withholdings.

Enter gross pay, pay frequency, filing status, and deductions. The calculator estimates Arizona take-home pay using 2025 federal brackets, FICA, and the Arizona flat state income tax (editable, 2.5% default).

Quick Answer

Calculate your take-home pay in Arizona. Enter your salary, pay frequency, and filing status to see your net pay after federal and flat state taxes.

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What appears as gross on one Arizona pay stub before taxes or deductions. · e.g. 2,000

Pay frequency
Filing status
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Per paycheck. 401(k), HSA, traditional health premiums. · e.g. 0

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Per paycheck. Roth 401(k), union dues, garnishments. · e.g. 0

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Arizona moved to a flat 2.5% individual income tax starting tax year 2023. Editable in case the rate changes. · e.g. 2.5

About Arizona income tax

Arizona transitioned to a flat 2.5% individual income tax for tax year 2023 and later. The calculator uses 2.5% as a default and lets you edit it. Arizona does not have local income taxes.

Estimated Arizona paycheck

Estimated net pay (biweekly)

$1,635.40

Gross $2,000.00 · annual net $42,520.50

Annual gross$52,000.00
Pre-tax deductions (per paycheck)$0.00
Federal income tax (per paycheck)$161.60
Social Security (per paycheck)$124.00
Medicare (per paycheck)$29.00
Arizona state tax (2.5%)$50.00
Post-tax deductions (per paycheck)$0.00
Net pay (per paycheck)$1,635.40
Effective federal rate8.08%
Total federal + FICA + AZ rate18.23%

Estimate only. Real Arizona paychecks depend on exact W-4 and A-4 settings, credits, benefits, and the specific tax year. Not payroll or tax advice.

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Examples

$2,000 biweekly · single · 2.5% AZ

Annual gross $52,000 · net ≈ $1,620/check

$5,000 monthly · married jointly · 2.5% AZ

Annual gross $60,000 · net ≈ $4,500/month

$3,000 biweekly · single · $300 401(k) · 2.5% AZ

Annual gross $78,000 · net ≈ $2,290/check

How it works

The calculator annualizes gross pay, subtracts pre-tax deductions and the federal standard deduction, applies 2025 federal brackets and FICA, and adds the Arizona flat-rate state income tax.

Arizona tax · (annual_gross − pre_tax) × state_rate

Net pay · gross − pre_tax − federal − FICA − AZ − post_tax

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Disclaimer. Planning estimate based on 2025 federal brackets, FICA, and the Arizona flat-rate state income tax. Does not model dependent credits, itemized deductions, supplemental wages, or equity comp. Not tax, legal, or payroll advice.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Arizona moved to a flat 2.5% individual income tax starting in tax year 2023. Before 2023, Arizona had progressive brackets. The calculator uses 2.5% as a default and lets you edit it.

Annualize gross pay, subtract pre-tax deductions and the federal standard deduction, apply 2025 federal brackets and FICA, then apply the Arizona flat rate to gross minus pre-tax. Subtract post-tax deductions for net pay.

No. Arizona cities and counties do not levy individual income taxes. The only state-level income tax is the 2.5% flat rate.

Real paychecks use the IRS percentage method against your W-4 and the Arizona A-4 form, plus any additional withholding, credits, employer benefit plans, and the exact pay period.