Flagstaff Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in Flagstaff is $18.35 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by the local ordinance and is $3.20 above the Arizona statewide minimum of $15.15 and $11.10 above the federal minimum of $7.25.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 30, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 30, 2026)
$18.35
In effect since January 1, 2026
2027 status: Scheduled
$18.95
Effective January 1, 2027
Compared with Arizona
$3.20 higher
Arizona statewide rate $15.15; federal $7.25
Flagstaff minimum wage rates
| Group | Rate on October 30, 2026 | Since | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All employees | $18.35 | January 1, 2026 | $18.95 |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $18.35 | January 1, 2026 | $18.95 on January 1, 2027 |
Set by Flagstaff City Code Title 15, Chapter 15-01 (Minimum Wage Act, Proposition 414). Administered by the City of Flagstaff Office of Labor Standards.
Flagstaff minimum wage in 2027: Scheduled
The city says the minimum wage will be $18.95 per hour on January 1, 2027, corrected on September 11, 2026 from the $19.00 first announced. The correction applies the 3.40% August 2026 Consumer Price Index increase to the rounded prior-year wage.
Every January 1 the rate rises by the August-to-August change in the national Consumer Price Index (all urban consumers), rounded to the nearest five cents.
Tipped workers
Since January 1, 2026 there is no lower wage for tipped employees: all employees must be paid the full $18.35 per hour regardless of tips, and the full $18.95 from January 1, 2027. In 2025 the tipped cash wage was $16.85.
Who is covered
The law covers all individuals who work or are expected to work 25 hours or more in any given calendar year within the city limit. All covered individuals must be paid no less than the current hourly minimum wage.
Tiers and exceptions
- The city code is the Minimum Wage Act (Proposition 414, 2016), Title 15 of the Flagstaff City Code. The tipped wage schedule printed in the code for earlier years was ended for 2026 by its own last sentence.
Flagstaff compared with Arizona and the federal minimum
| Minimum wage | October 30, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $18.35 | $18.95 |
| Arizona (statewide) | $15.15 | Not announced |
| Federal | $7.25 | $7.25 |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies. See the Arizona minimum wage page for the statewide rules.
Flagstaff rate history
| Effective | All employees |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $18.35 |
| January 1, 2025 | $17.85 |
| January 1, 2027 (scheduled) | $18.95 |
Tipped workers (cash wage)
- January 1, 2026$18.35
- January 1, 2025$16.85
- January 1, 2027 (scheduled)$18.95
Flagstaff minimum wage pay calculator
| Gross pay | Flagstaff ($18.35) | Arizona ($15.15) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly pay | $734.00 | $606.00 | $128.00 |
| Yearly pay | $38,168.00 | $31,512.00 | $6,656.00 |
Gross pay before taxes, paid straight time for every hour entered. The Flagstaff rate is the general rate for the group named above; tipped, youth and other groups follow the rules listed on this page.
What the official sources say
“On and after January 1, 2026, an employer shall pay a tipped employee not less than the minimum wage set forth in this section for all hours worked.”
“This law covers all individuals who work or are expected to work 25 hours or more in any given calendar year within the city limit.”
“After revising the calculation, the minimum wage will increase to $18.95 per hour Jan. 1, 2027, not $19.00 per hour as previously reported.”
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Flagstaff in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, the minimum wage in Flagstaff is $18.35 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by Flagstaff City Code Title 15, Chapter 15-01 (Minimum Wage Act, Proposition 414) and administered by the City of Flagstaff Office of Labor Standards.
Will the Flagstaff minimum wage go up in 2027?
The city says the minimum wage will be $18.95 per hour on January 1, 2027, corrected on September 11, 2026 from the $19.00 first announced. The correction applies the 3.40% August 2026 Consumer Price Index increase to the rounded prior-year wage.
How does the Flagstaff minimum wage compare with the Arizona and federal minimums?
The Arizona statewide minimum is $15.15, so Flagstaff is $3.20 higher. The federal minimum is $7.25. An employer must pay the highest rate that applies.
Who is covered by the Flagstaff minimum wage?
The law covers all individuals who work or are expected to work 25 hours or more in any given calendar year within the city limit. All covered individuals must be paid no less than the current hourly minimum wage.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Flagstaff?
Since January 1, 2026 there is no lower wage for tipped employees: all employees must be paid the full $18.35 per hour regardless of tips, and the full $18.95 from January 1, 2027. In 2025 the tipped cash wage was $16.85.
Are there different rates or exceptions in Flagstaff?
Tipped workers (cash wage): $18.35. The city code is the Minimum Wage Act (Proposition 414, 2016), Title 15 of the Flagstaff City Code. The tipped wage schedule printed in the code for earlier years was ended for 2026 by its own last sentence.
Sources for Flagstaff
- City of Flagstaff: Minimum Wage
- City of Flagstaff: 2027 rate update, September 11, 2026
- City of Flagstaff: 2026 rate announcement, September 11, 2025
- City of Flagstaff: 2025 rate announcement, September 11, 2024
- Flagstaff City Code Title 15, Chapter 15-01
Sources checked October 30, 2026.
The city code PDF is current through Ordinance 2021-04. Its tipped wage schedule is superseded for 2026 by its own last sentence and by the city announcements.