Alaska paycheck & tax overview

Alaska is one of just eight states with no wage income tax, so your paycheck here is only reduced by federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) — nothing is withheld for state income tax at all. Alaska is unusual in another way too: instead of collecting income tax, the state pays residents an annual dividend from oil revenue through the Permanent Fund Dividend program.

Alaska state tax brackets (2026, single filers)

Alaska has no state income tax on wages or salaries.

2026 minimum wage: $14.00/hour. Rises from $13.00 on July 1, 2026.

Alaska take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)

Assumes biweekly pay, no pre-tax or post-tax deductions. Use the calculator above for your exact numbers.

Alaska hourly wage take-home pay (2026, single filer)

Assumes a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks/year, paid weekly.

Single vs. married filing jointly in Alaska

Compared at a $75,000 annual salary.

Alaska paycheck FAQ

Does Alaska have state income tax?

No. Alaska does not tax wages or salaries, so this calculator only withholds federal income tax and FICA for Alaska paychecks.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?

A single filer earning $60,000/year in Alaska, paid biweekly, takes home approximately $50,390 per year (about $1,938 per paycheck) — an effective tax rate of about 16.02% once federal tax, FICA, and any applicable state programs are withheld.

What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?

The 2026 minimum wage in Alaska is $14.00 per hour. Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) at that rate comes to about $29,120/year before taxes. Rises from $13.00 on July 1, 2026.

$20 an hour is how much a year after taxes in Alaska?

At $20/hour full-time (40 hours/week), gross pay is $41,600/year. After federal tax, FICA, and any applicable state programs, a single filer takes home approximately $35,606/year — about $685 per week.

Do you pay less tax if you're married in Alaska?

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $61,593/year (17.88% effective tax rate), while a married couple filing jointly at the same combined income takes home about $64,623/year (13.84%). Married filing jointly usually results in a lower or equal effective tax rate, since joint brackets are wider than single brackets.

How much tax is taken out of an hourly paycheck in Alaska?

The percentage is the same whether you're paid hourly or salaried — what matters is your total gross pay per period, filing status, and pay frequency. Enter your hourly rate × hours worked as your "gross pay per period" above (for example, $25/hour × 80 hours for a biweekly hourly paycheck) to get an exact Alaska breakdown.

What FICA taxes come out of every paycheck in Alaska?

Every paycheck nationwide — including in this state — has 6.2% withheld for Social Security up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, plus 1.45% for Medicare with no cap. Employees earning over $200,000 from one employer also owe an Additional Medicare Tax of 0.9% on the excess.

Does Alaska tax bonuses and overtime the same as regular pay?

For withholding purposes, most employers treat bonuses and overtime as regular wages added to that pay period's gross pay — which is exactly how this calculator treats any amount you enter. Your actual year-end tax liability on that income is the same either way; only the withholding timing can differ slightly if your employer uses the IRS "supplemental wage" flat-rate method for bonuses.