Tucson, AZ variant. This is a Tucson, 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.
Tucson paychecks are shaped by AZ state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $55,378 median income and a cost-of-living index of 92 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Tucson paycheck
Tucson has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + AZ state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 92) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Tucson take-home figure.
About Tucson, AZ
Tucson applies Arizona state and local sales taxes, while its overall cost burden stays relatively modest.
Tucson offers moderate home prices for the Southwest.
Tucson's economy is shaped heavily by the University of Arizona along with aerospace and defense, with a below-average cost of living.
Worked example: $55,378 in Tucson
FICA on $55,378 is $4,236. No city income tax applies in Tucson. Federal and AZ state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $305,000
- Median rent: $1,400/mo
- Median household income: $55,378
- Local sales tax: 8.7%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.79%
- Cost of living index: 92 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tucson have a city income tax?
No, Tucson has no separate city income tax beyond AZ state tax.
What is the median income in Tucson?
About $55,378 per household.