Arizona Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Arizona. See FICA, federal withholding, and Arizona state tax up to 2.5%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Arizona. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Arizona state income tax up to 2.5%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Arizona payroll facts: State income tax up to 2.5%. Median household income: $72,581. State minimum wage: $14.35/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Arizona?
Arizona employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Arizona state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Arizona?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $72,581 salary, expect $6,169-$7,258 in additional employer taxes annually.
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