Arizona overtime.
Arizona follows federal FLSA overtime: 1.5× after 40 hours per workweek.
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How Arizona calculates overtime.
Weekly overtime
Hours over 40 per workweek paid at 1.5×
Daily overtime
Not required by state law
Double time
Not required by state law
7th consecutive day
No special rule
Calculate your Arizona overtime
The weekly timesheet automatically applies AZ rules.
Who's outside the rules
These categories of employees may be exempt from the overtime requirements above:
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Standard FLSA exemptions apply
Arizona follows federal FLSA overtime rules.
Industrial Commission of Arizona
(602) 542-4515
https://www.azica.gov
Arizona at a glance
Arizona's economy is projected to grow from 3.5 million jobs in 2024 to nearly 4 million jobs by 2034, outpacing national growth at 1.2% annually compared to 0.3% nationally. The state leads the nation with $40 billion in semiconductor investment since 2021, and major employers like Intel, TSMC, and Amazon are driving job creation in technology and logistics.
Industries with frequent overtime
Construction
Arizona's construction sector employs nearly 200,000 workers and is projected to grow 1.7% annually. Commercial and residential building projects frequently require overtime to meet deadlines.
Semiconductor and Technology Manufacturing
With Intel's $7.86 billion CHIPS Act expansion and new facilities from TSMC, semiconductor fabs operate 24/7 with rotating shifts that often involve mandatory overtime.
Healthcare and Social Assistance
Projected to grow 2.8% annually with 27,123 new jobs, healthcare workers including nurses and technicians regularly work overtime to meet patient care demands.
Warehousing and Logistics
Amazon's three new Phoenix warehouses adding 6,000 jobs exemplify the e-commerce fulfillment sector where overtime is common during peak shipping seasons.
Hospitality and Tourism
Hotels, resorts, and restaurants across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona often require extended hours during peak tourist seasons and major events.
Arizona overtime FAQ
No. Arizona follows federal FLSA standards, which only require overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime requirement, so you can work 12-hour days without overtime as long as your weekly total stays at or below 40 hours.
With Arizona's minimum wage at $14.70 per hour as of January 1, 2025, the minimum overtime rate is $22.05 per hour (1.5 times the minimum wage). Your actual overtime rate depends on your regular hourly rate.
Yes. Mandatory overtime is legal in Arizona. Employers can require employees to work overtime as long as they properly compensate all hours over 40 in a workweek at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
Filing a wage claim in Arizona
If you believe you're owed unpaid overtime, here's what to do — in order.
First, attempt to resolve the issue directly with your employer by documenting your hours and providing pay stubs.
For claims under $5,000, file a complaint with the Industrial Commission of Arizona Labor Department.
For claims of $5,000 or more, file with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
You have 1 year from the violation date to file with the state, or 2-3 years for federal claims (3 years if willful).
Consider consulting an employment attorney, as Arizona allows recovery of up to triple damages for overtime violations.
Arizona offers potentially stronger remedies for overtime violations than federal law, including the right to recover up to triple damages and the ability to file claims for continuing violations beyond the typical 2-3 year statute of limitations. This makes Arizona particularly favorable for workers pursuing unpaid overtime claims.
For general education only. Overtime law changes and has exceptions not listed here. For a specific situation, talk to your employer's HR department, the Arizona Department of Labor, or an employment attorney.