Flagstaff Minimum Wage (2026)

$18.35 per hour · City ordinance effective 2026-01-01 +$3.20 vs AZ state

At a glance

Current rate	$18.35/hour
Effective date	2026-01-01
Full-time annual	$38,168
Arizona state rate	$15.15 (local is higher — local applies)

Tipped subminimum fully phased out — all employees must be paid the full minimum wage.

What is the minimum wage in Flagstaff?

$18.35 per hour since 2026-01-01. This is higher than the AZ state minimum ($15.15), so the local rate applies for work performed in Flagstaff.

Does the Flagstaff rate apply to all employers?

Tipped subminimum fully phased out — all employees must be paid the full minimum wage.

Which applies if city and state rates differ?

Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.

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