Alaska Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on November 3, 2026

Alaska has no state income tax, but it is one of the few states where employees pay unemployment insurance, so a small state deduction still comes out of each paycheck. This Alaska paycheck calculator works as a salary or hourly take-home pay calculator and shows that deduction next to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

A single filer earning $60,000 a year, paid every two weeks, gets $2,307.69 per paycheck before deductions and takes home about $1,926.53, or $50,119 over the year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,926.53

$50,118.78 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

Take-home 83.5%
Federal income tax 8.4%
Social Security 6.2%
Medicare 1.4%
Alaska unemployment insurance 0.5%

Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in Alaska
Item	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$59,999.94
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020.08
Social Security	−$143.08	−$3,720.08
Medicare	−$33.46	−$869.96
State income tax	$0.00	$0.00
Alaska unemployment insurance	−$11.54	−$271.04
Take-home pay	$1,926.53	$50,118.78

How we calculated this

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

Alaska salary calculator: what your result means

The take-home figure is your pay after federal withholding, FICA and Alaska's unemployment insurance contribution. The state income tax line is zero; the separate Alaska unemployment insurance line is what the state takes, 0.5% of gross pay in the $60,000 example.

In that example, federal income tax withholding is about 8.4% of gross pay and Social Security plus Medicare are 7.7%. At $100,000, take-home pay is about $3,026.15 every two weeks, or $78,909 a year, because the unemployment contribution stops once your wages pass the $54,200 wage base.

Paid weekly on $40,000 a year, you'd take home about $656.16 per check. If you work more than 8 hours in a day, enter those hours under overtime: Alaska pays overtime by the day, not only by the week.

How Alaska taxes your paycheck

Alaska withholding at a glance
State income tax on wages	None
Alaska unemployment insurance	0.5% employee rate of wages up to $54,200

Source: Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division, Withholding Tax

Alaska has no individual income tax and no local taxes on wages. The Permanent Fund Dividend is paid by the state to residents and isn't part of your wages.

Alaska unemployment insurance (employee share)

Employees pay 0.5% of their wages toward unemployment insurance in 2026, up to the $54,200 taxable wage base. That's about $271.00 for the year from one employer. Once you pass the wage base, the deduction stops for the rest of the year.

For this contribution, Alaska doesn't count 401(k) and other retirement plan deductions, or cafeteria plan health insurance, HSA and FSA contributions, as wages, so those lower the amount. Dependent care assistance does count as wages.

Why is my Alaska state income tax zero?

Because Alaska doesn't tax income. The unemployment insurance line is not an income tax; it funds unemployment benefits.

Things to know about Alaska paychecks

Two jobs? You may get unemployment contributions back. If you work for two or more employers in a year and pay more than the required contributions in total, you can apply to the state for a refund of the excess. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, ES Tax FAQ: employee refunds)
Minimum wage changes in July, not January. Alaska's recent increases take effect on July 1: $13.00 in 2025, $14.00 in 2026 and $15.00 in 2027. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (October 2025))
Paid sick leave. Since July 1, 2025, employees earn at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours a year at employers with 15 or more employees and 40 hours at smaller employers. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (October 2025))

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

Alaska has no state withholding form, so the federal Form W-4 is what changes your income tax withholding. The unemployment insurance rate is set by the state and can't be changed.

Pre-tax benefits help a little more in Alaska than in other no-tax states: besides lowering federal tax, 401(k), health insurance, HSA and FSA deductions lower the wages your unemployment contribution is based on, until you reach the wage base.

Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

Alaska payroll rules

Minimum wage: $14.00 an hour since July 1, 2026, up from $13.00. It rises to $15.00 on July 1, 2027, and is adjusted for inflation after that. Employers may not count tips toward the minimum wage. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (October 2025))
Overtime: Alaska pays overtime for hours over 8 in a day as well as over 40 in a week, at one and a half times the regular rate. Employers with fewer than four employees in the regular course of business are exempt. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (October 2025))
How often you must be paid: Employers must set monthly or semi-monthly pay periods, at the employee's choice, unless the employee agrees to monthly pay in an annual employment contract. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (October 2025))
Final paycheck: If you're fired, your final pay is due within three working days. If you quit, it's due on the next regular payday that is at least three days after your employer got your notice. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (October 2025))

For employers in Alaska

State unemployment tax: Unemployment insurance applies to the first $54,200 of each employee's wages in 2026, and both sides pay. New employers pay 1.00%, and employees pay 0.5%, which employers withhold from pay. (Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 2026 Tax Rates for New (Industry) Employers)
New hire reporting: Send new hire reports to Child Support Services within 20 days of the date of hire or rehire. (Source: Alaska Child Support Services, Employer guide to reporting (09-2025))
State income tax withholding: Alaska currently has no individual income tax, so no state income tax is withheld. Employers do withhold the employee's unemployment insurance contribution. (Source: Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division, Withholding Tax)

Employers report wages and pay both the employer and employee unemployment contributions to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development each quarter.

Compare Alaska with other states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
			Per paycheck
Alaska	$271	$50,119	$1,926.53
Arizona	$1,200	$49,190	$1,891.92
Arkansas	$1,733	$48,657	$1,871.42
Alabama	$2,509	$47,881	$1,841.57
California	$2,583	$47,806	$1,838.71
Connecticut	$2,617	$47,772	$1,837.40
Colorado	$2,662	$47,728	$1,835.69

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Alaska paycheck FAQ

Does Alaska have state income tax?

No. Alaska has no individual income tax, so nothing is withheld for state income tax. The only state deduction is the employee unemployment insurance contribution.

What is the Alaska unemployment deduction on my paycheck?

It's your share of unemployment insurance: 0.5% of wages up to $54,200 in 2026, about $271.00 for the year.

What is the minimum wage in Alaska?

$14.00 an hour since July 1, 2026, rising to $15.00 on July 1, 2027. Tips can't count toward it.

Does Alaska have daily overtime?

Yes. Overtime is due for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week, unless your employer has fewer than four employees.

When do I get my final paycheck in Alaska?

Within three working days if you're fired. If you quit, on the next regular payday at least three days after you gave notice.

Is overtime taxed more in Alaska?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other wages. A bigger paycheck can raise federal withholding that period, and the unemployment contribution applies to it until you reach the wage base.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on 2026-11-03. Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.