Overtime in Arizona

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Arizona overtime: min wage authority is A.R.S. § 23-363 (Raise the Wage Act / Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, Prop 206 of 2016); 2026 rate announced by Industrial Commission of Arizona at https://www.azica.gov/news/2026-minimum-wage-increase-effective-january-1-2026; min wage effective date is 2026-01-01.

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Citation: 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1)

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  • Min Wage Authority: A.R.S. § 23-363 (Raise the Wage Act / Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, Prop 206 of 2016); 2026 rate announced by Industrial Commission of Arizona at https://www.azica.gov/news/2026-minimum-wage-increase-effective-january-1-2026
  • Min Wage Effective Date: 2026-01-01
  • Minimum Wage: 15.15

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Overtime in Arizona

Arizona's overtime rule, governed by 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1), requires covered employers to pay overtime at a statutorily prescribed rate for hours worked beyond a standard workweek. The statute establishes the general federal standard, and the official source at law.cornell.edu provides the exact calculation formula and any applicable exceptions. The verified figure of $300.00 may appear in the worked example below, which demonstrates how the rule applies to a specific set of facts. Because the regulation sets out specific factors and conditions that can alter the result, readers should consult the official law for complete detail. To estimate a potential overtime amount based on individual circumstances, the DocketMath calculator can process the necessary inputs.

Wage calculation example

For a Arizona wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1) (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/207).

Example inputs:

  • Hourly rate: $20
  • Hours at issue: 10
  • Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

  • Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
  • Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
  • Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a Arizona wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)(1) (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/207).

Example inputs:

  • Hourly rate: $20
  • Hours at issue: 10
  • Applied multiplier: 1.5x

Calculation:

  • Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
  • Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
  • Example amount: $300.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the overtime calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.