Phoenix, AZ variant. This is a Phoenix, AZ-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Phoenix paychecks are shaped by AZ state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $72,092 median income and a cost-of-living index of 109 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Phoenix paycheck
Phoenix has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + AZ state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 109) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Phoenix take-home figure.
About Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no city income tax, and residents pay only Arizona state income tax on their earnings.
Phoenix has seen rapid growth in home prices and rents as a fast-growing Sun Belt city attracting new residents and businesses.
Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the country, with expanding technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Worked example: $72,092 in Phoenix
FICA on $72,092 is $5,515. No city income tax applies in Phoenix. Federal and AZ state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $445,000
- Median rent: $1,750/mo
- Median household income: $72,092
- Local sales tax: 8.6%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.59%
- Cost of living index: 109 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Phoenix have a city income tax?
No, Phoenix has no separate city income tax beyond AZ state tax.
What is the median income in Phoenix?
About $72,092 per household.