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Alaska Paycheck & Salary Calculator

Alaska has no state income tax or municipal wage tax — your paycheck is only subject to federal income tax and FICA (Social Security + Medicare). Plus, eligible residents receive the annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Calculate your exact take-home pay below.

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Net Distribution

Estimated net take-home pay breakdown

Estimated Net Take-Home (Bi-Weekly)● Verified Math
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Gross Earnings$0.00
Total Taxes-$0.00
Effective Rate0.0%
Gross Earnings$0.00
Pre-Tax Benefits (401k, Health)-$0.00
Federal Income Tax-$0.00
Social Security (6.2% OASDI)-$0.00
Medicare (1.45%+ HI)-$0.00
Alaska State Income Tax-$0.00
Post-Tax Deductions-$0.00

💡 Alaska Tax Projection: Calculating state withholding...

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Statutory & Legal Protection: No state income tax on wages since 1980 statutory repeal; annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payout to eligible residents.

⚖️ Alaska Payroll & Labor Standards Baseline

Key statutory wage thresholds and payroll regulations enforced across Alaska.

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State Minimum Wage
$11.73 / hr (Adjusted annually for CPI inflation)

Statutory minimum hourly rate for non-exempt workers in Alaska.

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Overtime Regulation
Daily & Weekly Overtime (1.5x rate after 8 hours per day OR 40 hours per week)

Required premium pay rate (1.5x) calculation method under state & FLSA law.

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State Payroll Deductions
Alaska SUI Employee Tax (~0.50% up to statutory wage base)

Mandatory employee-side withholdings for state programs or disability funds.

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🛡️ IRS Pub 15-T AuditedTax Year 2026 Verified
Reviewed & Tax-Verified by Sarah Jenkins, CPA— Chief Tax Architect

Paycheck withholding formulas, FICA thresholds, and statutory Alaska tax rates are independently reviewed for penny-perfect accuracy against IRS Publication 15-T and official state revenue department withholding tables. Learn more on our Editorial & Methodology page.

The Last Frontier Tax Structure · Repealed 1980

Alaska Income Tax Immunity & Sovereign Wealth Model

Alaska eliminated its individual state income tax in 1980. Fueled by petroleum production revenue from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and earnings from the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC), Alaska is the only state in America with no state income tax AND no statewide sales tax.

0%State Income Tax

Zero state tax withheld from wages, overtime, or bonuses.

8-HrDaily Overtime Rule

Alaska mandates 1.5× pay for hours worked over 8 in a single day.

PFDAnnual State Dividend

Eligible residents receive a yearly Permanent Fund payout check.

🏔️ Unique Alaska Dividend & Salary Tool

Alaska PFD & Net Annual Cash Estimator

Calculate your total annual cash flow by combining your W-2 wages with your federal-taxed Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD):

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W-2 Net Take-Home Pay
$72,300
After IRS Fed Tax & FICA
Net PFD Payout (Post-IRS Tax)
$1,326
IRS Tax: -$374 · FICA Exempt
Total Annual Spendable Cash
$73,626
100% Guaranteed Net Cash
*Notice: The Alaska PFD is subject to IRS Federal Income Tax (Form 1040 Line 8), but is 100% exempt from Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and state taxes.

Alaska Regional Industrial Compensation Tiers

High baseline compensation in Alaska accounts for remote geography, harsh winter climates, and specialized technical expertise in energy, maritime logistics, and defense:

Alaska Economic RegionPrimary SectorAverage SalaryW-2 Net Take-HomeEst. PFD Net AddTotal Net Cash
Prudhoe Bay / North SlopeOil & Gas Exploration, Engineering$145,000$110,800+$1,700$112,500/yr
Anchorage MetroHealthcare, Cargo Logistics, Finance$92,000$73,800+$1,700$75,500/yr
Fairbanks & InteriorDefense, Mining, Cold Climate Research$88,000$70,800+$1,700$72,500/yr
Juneau & SoutheastState Government, Maritime, Fisheries$84,000$67,900+$1,700$69,600/yr

Alaska Department of Labor Compliance & Daily Overtime Rules

Employment in Alaska is regulated by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development under Alaska Statute Title 23:

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Mandatory 8-Hour Daily Overtime

Unlike most states that only require overtime after 40 weekly hours, Alaska law mandates 1.5× overtime pay for any hours worked beyond 8 in a single day, as well as beyond 40 hours in a workweek.

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State Unemployment Employee Contribution

Alaska is one of only three states (alongside PA and NJ) where employees pay a small state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax contribution via payroll deduction (0.50% to 0.60%).

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Semi-Monthly Payday Requirements

Under Alaska Statute 23.10.040, employers must establish regular paydays at least semi-monthly or bi-weekly. All wages earned in a pay period must be paid within 10 days of period end.

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Termination Pay Timelines

If an employee is discharged or terminated in Alaska, all final wages must be paid within 3 working days. If an employee resigns, wages are due on the next regular payday.

Alaska Paycheck Strategies: Maximize Your Net Pay

Because Alaska provides the major benefit of zero state income tax, your focus should be on optimizing federal tax parameters to keep as much of your earnings as possible:

  • Fine-tune your IRS Form W-4. Due to higher baseline salaries in Alaska, over-withholding federal tax can lock up thousands of dollars until tax season. Use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to match your actual tax liability.
  • Maximize pre-tax 401(k) or 403(b) contributions. Reduce your federal taxable income by saving up to $24,500 in 2026 ($32,500 if age 50+, $35,750 if 60–63). Check official IRS 401(k) limits.
  • Utilize Health Savings Accounts (HSA). HSA contributions ($4,400 self / $8,750 family in 2026) bypass both federal income tax and 7.65% FICA payroll tax, providing maximum paycheck efficiency.
  • Leverage the 2026 Overtime Tax Deduction. Seasonal, oil field, maritime, and shift workers in Alaska who log overtime can deduct the FLSA premium portion of overtime pay under the 2026 One Big Beautiful Bill Act. See our no-tax-on-overtime guide or calculate savings with our No Tax on Overtime Calculator.
  • Plan federal tax on your PFD. Remember that your annual Permanent Fund Dividend is subject to federal income tax. Adjusting your federal withholding or setting aside a portion of your PFD prevents surprise tax bills.
  • Audit your pay stub. Shift differentials, hazard pay, and overtime lines can introduce payroll errors. Learn how to verify every line item with our pay stub reading guide.

Working overtime or calculating a bonus check in Alaska? Use our Overtime Calculator, Time & Half Calculator, and Bonus Tax Calculator. Planning a raise or job change? Calculate your net take-home bump with our Raise Calculator or compare across states with our 50-State Paycheck Calculator.

Alaska Annual Salary Take-Home Breakdown (Single Filer)

Comparison of gross annual salaries to net spendable income in Alaska across standard compensation tiers

Gross Annual SalaryMonthly GrossBi-Weekly GrossEst. Annual Fed TaxAnnual FICA TaxAlaska State TaxEst. Net Annual Take-Home
$50,000$4,166.67$1,923.08-$3,829.50-$3,825.00$0.00$42,345.50
$75,000$6,250.00$2,884.62-$7,872.00-$5,737.50$0.00$61,390.50
$100,000$8,333.33$3,846.15-$13,372.00-$7,650.00$0.00$78,978.00
$125,000$10,416.67$4,807.69-$18,983.00-$9,562.50$0.00$96,454.50
$150,000$12,500.00$5,769.23-$24,983.00-$11,475.00$0.00$113,542.00
$200,000$16,666.67$7,692.31-$36,983.00-$13,818.20$0.00$149,198.80
$250,000$20,833.33$9,615.38-$51,911.00-$14,993.20$0.00$183,095.80

*Calculations assume standard IRS 2026 single filer standard deduction ($16,100) with no pre-tax retirement or health insurance deductions. State tax withholding is estimated using official Alaska statutory tax rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert payroll insights for employees residing or working in Alaska

How does Alaska's daily overtime law affect my paycheck?

Unlike most states that only count weekly hours, Alaska requires employers to pay 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for any work exceeding 8 hours in a single 24-hour workday, as well as over 40 hours in a workweek.

What is the Alaska State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) worker deduction?

Alaska is one of only three states (alongside PA and NJ) where employees contribute to state unemployment insurance. Workers pay a small SUI tax (~0.50% up to the annual Alaska wage base) directly from their paychecks.

Is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) subject to tax?

Yes. The annual Alaska PFD payout is exempt from state tax (since AK has no income tax), but it IS subject to Federal Income Tax and must be reported on your IRS Form 1040.

Does Alaska have local city income taxes?

No Alaska municipality levies a local wage or income tax, though some boroughs impose local sales or property taxes.

What is the minimum wage rate in Alaska for 2026?

Alaska's baseline minimum wage is $11.73 per hour, which is adjusted annually for inflation based on the Anchorage Consumer Price Index.