Some Arizona workers will see a slight pay raise this year.
The state’s minimum wage will go from $14.35 to $14.70 an hour, as Arizona law requires it to be based on how inflation impacted the cost of living.
The regular wage hikes began in 2016 after the passage of Proposition 206, in which over 58% of voters decided on the proposal, according to Ballotpedia. It ended up facing legal opposition but it was held up by the state Supreme Court.
The Industrial Commission of Arizona determines the minimum wage, and there are a few exceptions for some small businesses and certain types of jobs, like babysitting.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, and the Grand Canyon State has one of the higher minimum wages nationwide. As it is determined by inflation, some years have seen higher jumps than others. In 2023, the minimum wage jumped $1.05 to $13.85, as the Phoenix Metropolitan Area saw 13% year-over-year inflation at one point in 2022.
