How Alaska taxes your paycheck
Alaska has no individual income tax, so wages face no state income tax in 2026. Employees do pay a mandatory unemployment insurance contribution of 0.5% on the first $54,200 of wages in 2026 (up from $51,700 in 2025), withheld by the employer.
Alaska payroll programs
These employee contributions come out of each paycheck in addition to income tax.
| Program | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance (employee contribution) (Alaska is one of the few states where employees contribute to UI: 0.50% of wages up to the 2026 taxable wage base of $54,200 (max $271.00).) | 0.5% | $54,200 |
Local income taxes
Alaska boroughs and cities levy sales and property taxes but no local income or wage taxes.
Take-home pay in Alaska at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Alaska taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $150 | $26,135 | $1,005 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $200 | $34,120 | $1,312 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $250 | $42,105 | $1,619 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $271 | $50,119 | $1,928 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $271 | $61,322 | $2,359 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $271 | $78,909 | $3,035 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $271 | $113,520 | $4,366 |
How Alaska compares
At a $60,000 salary, Alaska ranks #9 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Alaska
The Alaska minimum wage is $14.00 an hour as of July 1, 2026. A full-time minimum wage job pays $29,120 a year before taxes and about $25,432 after taxes. See the full Alaska minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
The UI employee contribution stops once wages reach $54,200; the model applies the cap per job, so people with multiple employers may overpay and can claim a refund. The Permanent Fund Dividend is not modeled. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wage income, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld, plus Unemployment Insurance (employee contribution).
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Alaska?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Alaska keeps about $50,119 a year, or $4,177 a month, in 2026. That ranks 9 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Alaska have local income taxes?
Alaska boroughs and cities levy sales and property taxes but no local income or wage taxes.
What is the minimum wage in Alaska?
The minimum wage in Alaska is $14.00 an hour as of July 1, 2026. Full time, that is $29,120 a year before taxes and about $25,432 after taxes for a single filer.