- The Flagstaff minimum wage is $18.35 an hour, effective .
- That is $3.20 above the Arizona state rate of $15.15 and $11.10 above the federal $7.25.
- The next change is : an indexed adjustment, amount to be announced.
- Coverage: Anyone who works 25+ hours in a calendar year within Flagstaff city limits for any employer other than the State of Arizona or the United States.
Rates and tiers
| Tier | Rate | Since |
|---|---|---|
| all employers | $18.35 |
Indexing
Yes
CPI-U, U.S. city average, all items, August over prior August adjusts 01-01 announced City of Flagstaff (typically September/October)
Tipped
$18.35
No tip credit as of 2026-01-01: Flagstaff City Code 15-01-001-0003(E) phased the tip credit down ($1.00 in 2025) and requires the full minimum wage for tipped employees on and after January 1, 2026.
Ordinance
Flagstaff City Code Title 15, ch. 15-01...
Scheduled increases
January 1, 20271 jurisdiction
CityTBA
Flagstaff, AZall employers · indexed-unannounced · CPI-U (U.S. city average) Aug-to-Aug, rounded to nearest $0.05; announced in the fall.
TBAindexed, amount to be announced
Code also matches any higher federal minimum wage automatically; the 2021-2022 base included a '$2 above the state minimum, whichever is greater' floor.
Common questions
What is the Flagstaff minimum wage?
$18.35 an hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026.
Is the Flagstaff minimum wage higher than the Arizona state minimum wage?
Yes, by $3.20: $18.35 versus $15.15.
When does the Flagstaff minimum wage change next?
On January 1, 2027, by an indexed amount to be announced.
Sources
- https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/3520/Minimum-Wage-Information official
- https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50992/Title-15-01-Minumum-Wage official
- https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/inventory-of-us-city-and-county-minimum-wage-ordinances/
Checked 2026-09-02; researcher confidence 0.90.