Authored by Gammage & Burnham attorneys Evan Russell and Rick Mahrle
Effective January 1, 2024, Arizona’s minimum wage will increase by 50 cents – from $13.85 to $14.35 per hour, representing a 3.6 percent rise. This jump reflects the continued wage increase initiative started by The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, which voters approved in 2016.
In addition to the statewide minimum wage requirements, employers should be aware of local minimum wage requirements. Several Arizona municipalities have independent minimum wages – such as Flagstaff, which will increase its minimum wage from $16.80 to $17.40 per hour effective January 1, 2024.
Arizona minimum wage will continue to increase on an annual basis, based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the Arizona Minimum Wage Increase Initiative, which would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18.00 per hour, may be on the November 2024 ballot.
The 2024 Arizona State Minimum Wage Poster can be found at the Arizona Industrial Commission website here.
Have questions about how this may affect you or your business? Contact Rick Mahrle.
