Effective January 1, 2010 the Federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Effective January 1, 2011 the Federal minimum wage increases to $7.35 per hour. To get more information on minimum wage click here.   "Federal Minimum Wage and Arizona Commerce information"   http://www.azcommerce.com/BusAsst/SmallBiz/SBS/J1/Ja.htm