Alaska's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Alaska is $14.00 an hour, $6.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. It rises to $15.00 on Jul 1, 2027. Full time, that is $29,120 a year before taxes. Source Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $25,432 a year, or $978.17 every two weeks.
What the Alaska minimum wage pays
| At $14.00 | From Jul 1, 2027 ($15.00) | |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $14.00 | $15.00 |
| Per 8-hour day | $112.00 | $120.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $560.00 | $600.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,120.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Per month | $2,426.67 | $2,600.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $29,120.00 | $31,200.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $978.17 | $1,042.05 |
| Take-home per year | $25,432.42 | $27,093.30 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alaska income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $14,560 a year and about $13,373 after taxes.
Alaska minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour since July 1, 2026, and rises to $15.00 an hour on July 1, 2027. After that it will be adjusted every year for inflation. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (AS 23.10.065) |
| Tips and the minimum wage | Tipped workers must be paid the full Alaska minimum wage. Your employer cannot count your tips toward it. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (AS 23.10.065) |
| Overtime | Alaska has daily overtime: you earn 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 8 in a day or over 40 in a week. Employers with three or fewer employees may pay straight time. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Employee FAQ |
How Alaska's minimum wage compares
Alaska has the 21st-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC.
The typical (median) worker in Alaska earns $29.33 an hour, so the minimum wage is 48% of the median wage. 10% of Alaska workers earn less than $16.79 an hour and 25% less than $20.90 (BLS, May 2025, all 325,570 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Alaska, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $12.65 | 3,830 |
| Bartenders | $14.65 | 2,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $16.00 | 5,900 |
| Dishwashers | $16.29 | 1,300 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $16.33 | 2,250 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $17.17 | 2,800 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $29,120 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $3,591 | $4,427 |
| 2 children | $6,215 | $7,316 |
| 3 children or more | $7,130 | $8,231 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $29,120 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $728 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,456. Source
Alaska minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Alaska?
$14.00 an hour. It rises to $15.00 on Jul 1, 2027.
How much is the Alaska minimum wage a year?
$29,120 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,427 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $25,432.
How much is the Alaska minimum wage after taxes?
About $978.17 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Alaska taxes.
Is Alaska's minimum wage going up?
Yes. It rises to $15.00 an hour on Jul 1, 2027, adding $2,080 a year for a full-time worker.
What is time and a half at the Alaska minimum wage?
$21.00 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Delaware minimum wage ($15.00) · Florida minimum wage ($15.00) · Illinois minimum wage ($15.00) · Maryland minimum wage ($15.00) · Massachusetts minimum wage ($15.00) · Missouri minimum wage ($15.00) · Vermont minimum wage ($14.42) · Michigan minimum wage ($13.73)
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Alaska paycheck calculator · Minimum wage in every state · Minimum wage increases in 2027 · Hourly paycheck at $14.00
Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.