Arizona vs California

Jobs Comparison

Arizona

California

How Arizona and California compare on jobs: minimum wage, unemployment benefit, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Minimum Wage

California has a higher minimum wage than Arizona by $2.

Unemployment Benefit

California pays a higher maximum weekly unemployment benefit than Arizona by $130.

Metric	AZ	CA	Deep dive
Minimum Wage State minimum wage in U.S. dollars per hour (U.S. Department of Labor, updated January 1, 2026).	$14.35/hr	$16.50/hr	Details ->
Unemployment Benefit Maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit (IndeedFlex 2026).	$320/wk	$450/wk	Details ->