Alaska Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Alaska has no state income tax, but it is one of the few states where employees pay a small unemployment insurance contribution out of each paycheck.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Alaska income tax | $0.00 | $0 |
| Alaska unemployment insurance | -$10.42 | -$271 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,907.89 | $49,605 |
What your numbers mean
Living in Alaska saves you real money. At this pay, a 5% state income tax would cost about $2,984 a year.
to each paycheck. You keep about 80¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $110.00. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Alaska
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,005.19 | $2,177.92 | $26,135 | 12.9% |
| $40,000 | $1,312.31 | $2,843.33 | $34,120 | 14.7% |
| $50,000 | $1,619.42 | $3,508.75 | $42,105 | 15.8% |
| $60,000 | $1,927.65 | $4,176.58 | $50,119 | 16.5% |
| $70,000 | $2,223.23 | $4,817.00 | $57,804 | 17.4% |
| $80,000 | $2,493.81 | $5,403.25 | $64,839 | 19.0% |
| $100,000 | $3,034.96 | $6,575.75 | $78,909 | 21.1% |
| $125,000 | $3,708.94 | $8,036.04 | $96,433 | 22.9% |
| $150,000 | $4,366.15 | $9,460.00 | $113,520 | 24.3% |
| $200,000 | $5,717.54 | $12,388.00 | $148,656 | 25.7% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Alaska
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $14.00 (minimum) | $489.08 | $29,120 | $25,432 |
| $15.00 | $521.02 | $31,200 | $27,093 |
| $20.00 | $680.72 | $41,600 | $35,398 |
| $25.00 | $840.42 | $52,000 | $43,702 |
| $30.00 | $1,000.91 | $62,400 | $52,047 |
| $40.00 | $1,290.20 | $83,200 | $67,090 |
Alaska vs nearby states: take-home on $65,000
On a $65,000 salary, a single filer keeps about $2,447 a year more in Alaska than in California. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $2,082.17 | $54,137 | — |
| Washington | $2,057.92 | $53,506 | −$631 |
| California | $1,988.05 | $51,689 | −$2,447 |
| Colorado | $1,998.84 | $51,970 | −$2,167 |
Paychecks in Alaska: what to know
- No state income tax and no state sales tax.
- The Alaska minimum wage rose to $14.00 an hour on July 1, 2026.
- Employees pay 0.5% unemployment insurance on the first $54,200 of wages in 2026, so at most $271 a year.
- Sales tax: No state sales tax; some boroughs and cities charge local sales tax.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Alaska. No state income tax. Alaska also withholds Alaska unemployment insurance (0.50%).
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
Alaska sources
Common questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska has no state income tax, but it is one of the few states where employees pay a small unemployment insurance contribution out of each paycheck.
How much is $65,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
For a single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions, $65,000 a year in Alaska is about $54,137 after taxes, or $2,082.17 every two weeks. That is 83% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Alaska take home?
At $14.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $29,120 a year. A single filer takes home about $25,432, or $978.17 every two weeks.
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. Alaska also withholds Alaska unemployment insurance (0.50%).
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Alaska or Washington?
On a $65,000 salary, a single filer keeps about $2,447 a year more in Alaska than in California. Washington: $53,506, California: $51,689, Colorado: $51,970; Alaska: $54,137 (single filer, $65,000 salary, no pre-tax deductions).