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Alaska minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Alaska
$14.00
an hour · $29,120 a year full time · about $25,432 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $560.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,120.00 |
| Per month | $2,426.67 |
| Per year | $29,120 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Alaska after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Alaska earns $29,120 a year. As a single filer, $1,314 goes to federal income tax, $2,228 to Social Security and Medicare, and nothing to state income tax, because Alaska does not tax wages, plus $146 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $25,432, or $12.23 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $140.00 | $7,280 | $6,687 |
| 15 | $210.00 | $10,920 | $10,030 |
| 20 | $280.00 | $14,560 | $13,373 |
| 25 | $350.00 | $18,200 | $16,507 |
| 30 | $420.00 | $21,840 | $19,486 |
| 35 | $490.00 | $25,480 | $22,465 |
| 40 | $560.00 | $29,120 | $25,432 |
How Alaska compares
Alaska's minimum wage ranks 21st highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $14.00 | $29,120 | — |
| Washington | $17.13 | $35,630 | +$3.13 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Alaska's minimum wage that is $21.00 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,460 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?
$14.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Alaska?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $14.00 an hour is $29,120 a year before taxes and about $25,432 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Alaska?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,120.00 before taxes and takes home about $978.17.
Is Alaska's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $6.75 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $14,040 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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