Arizona Nanny Tax Calculator
Estimate your total employer costs for hiring a nanny in Arizona. Enter your nanny's pay below for a personalized tax breakdown.
Arizona employer tax rates at a glance
Social Security
6.2%
employer share
Medicare
1.45%
employer share
FUTA
0.6%
on first $7,000
AZ SUTA
0.03% - 8.36%
2026 range across employers
Key facts for Arizona household employers
- Minimum wage: $15.15/hour (compare nationwide)
- No state income tax withheld from your nanny's pay (they file it themselves)
- No state disability or paid family leave program, but paid sick leave is required: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 24 hours a year
- Employer SUI still required on the first $8,000 in wages
Arizona nanny tax FAQ
How does the calculator estimate Arizona nanny taxes?
It adds up everything you owe as the employer in Arizona, on top of your nanny's wages.
- Federal FICA: 15.3% combined, split between you and your nanny
- Federal FUTA: 0.6% effective on the first $7,000
- Arizona SUTA: 0.03% - 8.36%
Arizona does tax individual income, but it does not allow that tax to be withheld from a household employee's pay, so it never enters your employer cost. Your nanny still reports the wages on their own Arizona return. Figures are 2026 rates and use the 2026 FICA threshold of $3,000.
Does Arizona require state income tax withholding from a nanny's paycheck?
No. Arizona does not allow state income tax to be withheld from a nanny's pay, even if you and your nanny both want it.
- Nothing comes out of the paycheck for Arizona income tax
- Arizona does tax income, so your nanny reports these wages and pays what they owe on their own Arizona return
What's the minimum hourly rate I can pay a nanny in Arizona?
At least $15.15 an hour for a nanny in Arizona.
- That is Arizona's own minimum wage, above the federal $7.25 floor
- Some cities and counties may set a higher floor, so check your locality before you set a rate
- Overtime is 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a week, under the FLSA
- Live-in nannies are exempt from FLSA overtime, but not from minimum wage
Does Arizona add disability or paid family leave premiums?
No. Arizona does not require state disability insurance or paid family leave for household employees.
- Your obligations are the federal baseline: FICA, FUTA and Schedule H
- Arizona state unemployment insurance still applies on the employer side
Why does my Arizona nanny's net pay differ from the calculator total?
Because they answer different questions. The calculator's employer total is what leaves your account; net pay is what lands in your Arizona nanny's.
- Federal FICA: 6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare, so 7.65% off the top
- Any federal income tax your nanny chose to have withheld
Your own share, the employer FICA match plus FUTA and SUTA, sits on top of gross pay rather than coming out of it.
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual tax obligations may vary. Always verify current rates with your state's tax agency or consult a qualified tax professional.
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