Employment Preemption in Maricopa County, AZ (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Minimum Wage Preemption

Arizona voters passed Proposition 206 in 2016 setting a statewide minimum wage indexed annually to inflation. The 2024 rate is $14.35 per hour. State law preempts Maricopa County and its cities from setting a higher local wage.

Arizona Prop 206 Sets Statewide Minimum Wage

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Paid Leave Preemption

Proposition 206 also requires Arizona employers to provide earned paid sick time. Workers accrue 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours per year (24 hours for employers under 15). State law preempts Maricopa County local rules.

Prop 206 Mandates Earned Paid Sick Time

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Employment Preemption by City in Maricopa County

2 cities in Maricopa County have their own employment preemption rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PhoenixPop. 1,608,139

3 verified rules • Minimum Wage Preemption, Paid Leave Preemption

MesaPop. 504,258

2 verified rules • Minimum Wage Preemption, Paid Leave Preemption

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