The minimum wage in Chandler is $15.15/hour in 2026. See how it compares to the MIT living wage of $20.50/hour and local cost of living.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Calculate annual, monthly, and weekly income at any hourly wage in Chandler.
The minimum wage in Chandler is the Arizona statewide rate of $15.15/hour. Chandler does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Arizona statewide minimum applies; Arizona adjusts that rate each January for inflation. The bigger question for most workers is how that compares to what it actually costs to live in Chandler. With average 1-bedroom rent near $1,600/month and a cost-of-living index of 102 (US average = 100), the gap between the minimum wage and a true living wage is significant.
| Benchmark (Chandler, 2026) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.15 | $31,512 |
| MIT living wage (single adult) | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| MIT living wage (family of four, one earner) | $42.00 | $87,360 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Average rent (1-bedroom, annual) | - | $19,200 |
Living wage figures: MIT Living Wage Calculator for Maricopa County. Minimum wage reflects the rate applicable to most private employers in Chandler.
Chandler anchors the southeast Valley technology corridor of metro Phoenix, home to major Intel semiconductor fabrication plants along with operations from Microchip, NXP, and other chip and aerospace employers, and it consistently posts some of the highest household incomes in Arizona.
| Local Metric | Chandler (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 280,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Maricopa County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 102 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $20.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $42.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.15/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,600/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,950/month |
| Median home price | $510,000 |
| Median household income | $99,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7.8% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.56% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
The minimum wage in Chandler is the Arizona statewide rate of $15.15/hour. Chandler does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Arizona statewide minimum applies; Arizona adjusts that rate each January for inflation. A full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks) earns about $31,512 per year gross before taxes at that rate.
Not for a single adult. The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates a single adult in Maricopa County needs about $20.50/hour (roughly $42,640/year) to cover basic costs. That is $5.35/hour above the applicable minimum wage, and a one-earner family of four needs closer to $42.00/hour.
At $15.15/hour, full-time work (2,080 hours/year) produces about $31,512 gross. Part-time at 30 hours/week is roughly $23,634/year. Average 1-bedroom rent in Chandler is about $1,600/month, or $19,200/year.
Chandler does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Arizona statewide minimum applies; Arizona adjusts that rate each January for inflation.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour and has not changed since 2009. Arizona sets a state minimum wage above the federal floor and adjusts it each January for inflation, so that higher rate applies in Chandler instead of the federal $7.25.