Alaska Paycheck Calculator
On a $60,000 salary in Alaska, a single filer takes home about $1,926.53 every two weeks ($50,119 a year) after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alaska unemployment insurance (employee). Alaska has no state income tax, but employees do pay Alaska unemployment insurance (employee). Below the calculator: Alaska rules on minimum wage, overtime, paydays, your final paycheck and wage claims, each from an official source.
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An estimate of what your employer withholds, using the IRS percentage method. Your actual paycheck can differ by a few cents because of rounding, or by more if your employer uses other settings.
How we got your number
Each step links to the official document it comes from.
Guides: how to read your pay stub · filling out Form W-4 · biweekly vs semi-monthly pay · why pay rises after the Social Security cap · how much tax is taken out, by state · who gets overtime · 1099 vs W-2 pay
Alaska paycheck rates for 2026
Every rate links to the official source and shows when we last checked it.
| What comes out | 2026 rate | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10%–37% brackets (IRS percentage method) | IRS Publication 15-T (2026) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 | SSA COLA fact sheet | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000 | IRS Publication 15 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Alaska income tax | None on wages | Alaska Office of the State Assessor, Alaska Tax Facts | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Alaska unemployment insurance (employee) | 0.5% of wages, up to $54,200 | Alaska Dept. of Labor, 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates | Oct 24, 2026 |
What changed in 2026
Alaska
- No income tax. Employee unemployment insurance stays 0.5%, but the wage base rose from $51,700 to $54,200 (yearly maximum $271). Source
Federal, for everyone
- Social Security wage base rose from $176,100 to $184,500. Source
- New 2026 federal withholding tables reflect the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the lower tax rates and larger standard deduction permanent. Source
- Form W-4 for 2026: Step 4(b) now covers the new deductions for qualified tips, overtime, car loan interest and people 65 and older, and there is a new checkbox to claim exemption. Source
- Form W-4 Step 3 counts $2,200 for each child under 17. Source
Take-home pay in Alaska at common salaries (2026)
On a $70,000 salary in Alaska, you take home about $2,220.20 every two weeks, or $4,810.43 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alaska unemployment insurance (employee).
| Salary | Every two weeks | Per month | Per year | Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,005.19 | $2,177.91 | $26,134.94 | 12.9% |
| $40,000 | $1,312.31 | $2,843.34 | $34,120.06 | 14.7% |
| $50,000 | $1,619.43 | $3,508.76 | $42,105.18 | 15.8% |
| $60,000 | $1,926.53 | $4,174.15 | $50,089.78 | 16.5% |
| $70,000 | $2,220.20 | $4,810.43 | $57,725.20 | 17.5% |
| $80,000 | $2,488.84 | $5,392.49 | $64,709.84 | 19.1% |
| $90,000 | $2,757.50 | $5,974.58 | $71,695.00 | 20.3% |
| $100,000 | $3,026.15 | $6,556.66 | $78,679.90 | 21.3% |
| $125,000 | $3,695.32 | $8,006.53 | $96,078.32 | 23.1% |
| $150,000 | $4,347.73 | $9,420.08 | $113,040.98 | 24.6% |
Assumes a single filer paid every two weeks with a 2026 Form W-4 and no adjustments, no 401(k) or health deductions, and the rules in force on Oct 26, 2026. Monthly and yearly figures are the paycheck times 26, divided by 12 for monthly. Enter your own pay above for your exact numbers.
What workers earn in Alaska
The typical (median) worker in Alaska earns $29.33 an hour, or about $61,010 a year full time, across all 325,570 jobs in the state (BLS, May 2025). At that pay a single filer takes home about $1,957.56 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alaska unemployment insurance (employee). Source
| Pay level | Yearly pay | Take-home every two weeks | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,920 | $1,156.30 | $30,063.80 |
| 25th percentile | $43,470 | $1,418.88 | $36,890.88 |
| Median (typical worker) | $61,010 | $1,957.56 | $50,896.56 |
| 75th percentile | $92,910 | $2,835.67 | $73,727.42 |
| 90th percentile | $128,730 | $3,792.66 | $98,609.16 |
Pay for common jobs in Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay in Alaska | Take-home every two weeks | Jobs in Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | $37,290 | $1,229.08 | 7,890 |
| Registered Nurse | $109,490 | $3,281.10 | 7,510 |
| Home Health Aide | $39,750 | $1,304.63 | 6,530 |
| Cashier | $36,130 | $1,193.45 | 5,810 |
| Construction Laborer | $58,050 | $1,866.65 | 3,690 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,260 | $2,468.97 | 3,500 |
| Truck Driver | $70,100 | $2,222.88 | 3,420 |
| High School Teacher | $79,650 | $2,479.44 | 2,790 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for Alaska: hourly pay for all jobs, times 2,080 hours, rounded to the nearest $10. The jobs are those on our salary by job pages with the most workers in Alaska. Take-home: single filer paid every two weeks, 2026 Form W-4, no deductions, rules in force on Oct 26, 2026, worked out with the same engine as the calculator.
Paycheck rules in Alaska
What Alaska law says about how much, how and when you are paid. Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
| 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 often you get paid | Unless you are on an annual contract that allows monthly pay, your employer must set monthly or semi-monthly pay periods, and you get to choose which. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (AS 23.05.140) |
| Final paycheck | If you are fired or let go, you must be paid everything owed within three working days. If you quit, you must be paid by the next regular payday that is at least three working days after your last day. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Employee FAQ |
| Pay stub | You must get a pay stub every pay period showing how long you worked, your rate of pay, gross wages, tax deductions and any other authorized deductions. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Employee FAQ |
| Deductions from pay | Deductions such as loan repayments need your written authorization for that deduction; a blanket authorization signed at hiring is not valid. Deductions cannot reduce your pay below minimum wage or cut into overtime. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Employee FAQ |
| Unpaid wage claims | File a wage claim with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour section. Claims for unpaid minimum wage or overtime must be filed within two years; straight-time wages within three years. | Alaska DOLWD, Wage and Hour Employee FAQ |
| Employee unemployment insurance deduction | Alaska is one of the few states where employees pay unemployment insurance tax. In 2026 it is 0.50% of wages, on the first $54,200 you earn. | Alaska DOLWD, 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates |
| Tips belong to you | Your tips are yours. Under Alaska law, employers, managers and supervisors cannot keep any part of the tips you receive, and pooled tips generally must be shared out daily. | Alaska DOLWD, Restaurant industry letter |
More on pay at the minimum: Alaska minimum wage, with weekly, monthly and yearly pay, take-home pay and the next increase.
What changes in 2027
- Social Security applies to the first $192,300 you earn in 2027 (up from $184,500). SSA
- New federal withholding tables: the IRS has not published them yet. We add them within days of release; until then, 2027 pay dates use the 2026 tables.
- Alaska has not yet published its 2027 employee unemployment insurance rate and wage base.
Alaska changelog
Every version of the Alaska rules this calculator has used, with the date it takes effect, the official source it comes from and when we checked it. The pay date you enter picks the version in force on that day.
| Effective | Status | What the calculator uses | Official source |
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| Jan 1, 2027 | Waiting for the official publication | Alaska has not yet published its 2027 employee unemployment insurance rate and wage base. | Will be checked against the new edition of Alaska Office of the State Assessor, Alaska Tax Facts |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Verified Oct 24, 2026 (in use today) | Alaska income tax: None on wages Alaska unemployment insurance (employee): 0.5% of wages, up to $54,200 | Alaska Office of the State Assessor, Alaska Tax Facts Alaska Dept. of Labor, 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates |
Site updates for Alaska
- Oct 24, 2026: Site launched with tax year 2026 rates
Alaska paycheck questions
Does Alaska take state income tax out of my paycheck?
No. Alaska does not tax wages, so the only taxes withheld are federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus the state programs listed above.
Why is there an unemployment deduction in Alaska?
Alaska is one of the few states where employees also pay into unemployment insurance: 0.5% of wages up to $54,200 in 2026.
What is Alaska's minimum wage in 2026 and 2027?
Alaska's minimum wage rose from $13.00 to $14.00 an hour on July 1, 2026, and is scheduled to reach $15.00 an hour on July 1, 2027. After that, the rate is adjusted each year for inflation using the Anchorage consumer price index.
Does Alaska pay overtime after 8 hours a day?
Yes. Alaska requires overtime of 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 8 in a single day or over 40 in a week. Employers with three or fewer employees may pay straight time for all hours worked.
How soon do I get my final paycheck in Alaska?
If your employer ends your job, you must be paid all money owed within three working days after termination. If you quit, you must be paid by the next regular payday that is at least three working days after your last day worked.
Why is there an unemployment deduction on my Alaska paycheck?
Alaska employees pay into unemployment insurance. The 2026 employee rate is 0.50%, applied to wages up to the 2026 taxable wage base of $54,200. Once you pass that amount in the year, the deduction stops.
Can my Alaska employer count tips toward minimum wage?
No. Alaska does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full minimum wage of $14.00 an hour before tips. Employers, managers and supervisors also may not keep any portion of your tips.
Why is my first paycheck in January different?
New federal withholding tables and a new Social Security cap start on January 1. Pick a 2027 pay date in the calculator to see the change.
Why did my paycheck get bigger late in the year?
Social Security stops once your pay for the year reaches $184,500. Enter your pay so far this year to see when that happens.
How much is $70,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
About $57,725.20 a year, or $2,220.20 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alaska unemployment insurance (employee). Use the calculator for your own filing status and deductions.
What is the average salary in Alaska?
The median (typical) worker in Alaska earns $29.33 an hour, about $61,010 a year full time, and the mean (average) is $35.92 an hour, about $74,710 a year (BLS, May 2025). The median is lower because a few high earners pull the average up. At the median, take-home pay is about $1,957.56 every two weeks for a single filer.