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Flagstaff, Arizona
Tipped wage.

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Separate Flagstaff rules

No separate Flagstaff rule is published yet for tipped wage. The state rule shown below applies unless a different local requirement is verified and published. Do not treat the state figure as a Flagstaff figure.

Applicable state and federal rules

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Arizona tipped wage

Cash wage $12.15 per hour in 2026 (up to $3.00 per hour below the minimum wage)

For 2026, Arizona employers may pay tipped employees up to $3.00 per hour less than the $15.15 minimum wage - a cash wage of $12.15 per hour - only if records establish that wages plus tips reached at least the minimum wage for each week (Industrial Commission of Arizona 2026 poster).

Employee threshold: 0+ employees in Arizona · All industries
Effective
Jan 1, 2026

Local notes & what to do

Arizona's wage and sick time rules both come from Proposition 206 (2016): the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation each year ($15.15 in 2026, with $15.65 announced for January 1, 2027) and the tip rule is a flat maximum credit of $3.00 per hour rather than a percentage. Earned paid sick time has been required since July 1, 2017. Tucson and Flagstaff set local minimum wages above the state rate.

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Thresholds, dates & upcoming changes

Jurisdiction / rule Requirement Employees / industry Effective / status Official source / last checked
Arizona
Arizona tipped wage
Cash wage $12.15 per hour in 2026 (up to $3.00 per hour below the minimum wage) 0–any employees
All industries
Jan 1, 2026
Current
Industrial Commission of Arizona - 2026 Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act Poster
Checked Nov 1, 2026
THE DATED RECORD

What changed in Flagstaff, Arizona?

Arizona · Tipped wage

Rule name changed from not previously published to Arizona tipped wage. Summary changed from not previously published to For 2026, Arizona employers may pay tipped employees up to $3.00 per hour less than the $15.15 minimum wage - a cash wage of $12.15 per hour - only if records establish that wages plus tips reached at least the minimum wage for each week (Industrial Commission of Arizona 2026 poster).. Requirement changed from not previously published to Cash wage $12.15 per hour in 2026 (up to $3.00 per hour below the minimum wage). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to 12.15. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2026. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Arizona's wage and sick time rules both come from Proposition 206 (2016): the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation each year ($15.15 in 2026, with $15.65 announced for January 1, 2027) and the tip rule is a flat maximum credit of $3.00 per hour rather than a percentage. Earned paid sick time has been required since July 1, 2017. Tucson and Flagstaff set local minimum wages above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.

Source: Industrial Commission of Arizona - 2026 Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act Poster · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · View current requirement →
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions employers ask about Tipped wage in Flagstaff, Arizona

What is the Arizona tipped wage requirement for 0+ employees?

Cash wage $12.15 per hour in 2026 (up to $3.00 per hour below the minimum wage). For 2026, Arizona employers may pay tipped employees up to $3.00 per hour less than the $15.15 minimum wage - a cash wage of $12.15 per hour - only if records establish that wages plus tips reached at least the minimum wage for each week (Industrial Commission of Arizona 2026 poster).

When did Arizona tipped wage take effect?

Effective January 1, 2026. Source: Industrial Commission of Arizona - 2026 Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act Poster. Last checked November 1, 2026.

Who must follow Arizona tipped wage?

Employers with 0 or more employees in Arizona across all industries.

What is the penalty for violating Arizona tipped wage?

No penalty information has been published in this entry. Consult the official source.

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