Alaska Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Alaska Payroll Taxes

Alaska has no state personal income tax, and municipalities do not levy employee wage or income taxes. A typical paycheck includes federal income tax and FICA (Social Security & Medicare). Uniquely, Alaska requires an employee unemployment insurance (UI) contribution up to a wage base; employers also pay state unemployment (SUTA) and federal FUTA. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, and eligible insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-eligible.

• Employee (federal): Income tax (IRS Form W-4), Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare for high earners.
• Employee (state): Alaska UI contribution (withheld up to the annual wage base).
• Local (employee): No local wage or income tax in Alaska.
• Employer: Alaska SUTA; federal FUTA; workers’ compensation as required.
• Pretax deductions: May reduce federal and state taxable wages and, where eligible, FICA-taxable wages.

How Your Alaska Paycheck Works

Your net pay equals gross wages (hourly, overtime, tips, differentials, bonuses) minus pretax deductions, then minus FICA, federal income tax, and Alaska’s employee UI contribution. Because there is no state or local income tax, no state tax line appears. The paycheck calculator itemizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and final take-home figure.

• Inputs: Hourly rate, hours worked, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, pretax/post-tax deductions.
• Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal withholding, Alaska employee UI, deductions, and estimated net pay.
• Supplemental wages: Shows difference between flat-rate and aggregate federal methods for bonuses/commissions.

Alaska Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates — 10-Year Summary (Employer & Employee UI)

Before publishing, replace placeholders with official Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development figures for each tax year: taxable wage base, employer experience-rated range, new-employer rate, employee UI rate.

Alaska Salary Threshold

Alaska relies on the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for most white-collar exemption rules. Exempt status requires both the duties test and meeting the applicable salary-basis threshold; job titles alone do not confer exemption. Confirm Alaska’s minimum wage, tip-credit or service-charge rules, and industry-specific overtime standards when classifying roles or calculating overtime.

Median Household Income: Alaska — 10-Year Trend

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Alaska & Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA is a federal law and applies equally in Alaska: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Once wages exceed the federal threshold, Additional Medicare tax applies (with no employer match). Certain pretax benefits (e.g., Section 125 health premiums) may reduce FICA-taxable wages when allowed by plan rules.

Number of Cities With Local Income Taxes

50-word description: Alaska has **no municipal wage or income taxes** for employees. Local governments rely on other revenue sources such as property or sales taxes. Therefore, most Alaska paychecks include only federal taxes, FICA and the Alaska employee UI deduction. Always verify any multi-state work scenarios.

Illustrative Alaska Local Wage/Income Tax Table (confirm current rules before use)

Alaska Wage & Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Non-exempt employees earn 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours/week (FLSA baseline; Alaska may have additional sector-specific rules).
• Pay frequency: Employers pay on a regular schedule (commonly biweekly or semimonthly) and must issue itemized wage statements.
• Recordkeeping: Employers must maintain accurate time and payroll records in compliance with state and federal law.

Additional Alaska Payroll Forms

• IRS Form W-4 — Federal income tax withholding elections.
• Form I-9 — Employment eligibility verification; Alaska new hire reporting.
• Alaska employer UI account registration and required workplace postings.
• Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance).

FAQs: Alaska Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the Alaska Hourly Paycheck Calculator?

Enter your hourly rate, total hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, and pretax/post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal withholding and Alaska’s employee UI to give a clear, line-by-line estimate.

Does Alaska deduct local income taxes from paychecks?

No. Alaska has no state or municipal wage or income tax. Your check includes federal taxes, FICA, the Alaska employee UI deduction, and any elected deductions.

Why is there an “Alaska unemployment” line on my pay stub?

Alaska is one of the few states where employees contribute to unemployment insurance via payroll. The deduction stops once wages exceed the annual taxable base. Employers also pay a separate UI contribution. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Which forms control my withholding in Alaska?

Use IRS Form W-4 for federal withholding elections. There is no Alaska state income tax form required for employees. The UI deduction is calculated via state tables automatically. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

How do I enter overtime, shift differentials, tips, and bonuses?

Enter overtime using the correct multiplier (typically 1.5× after 40 hours/week). Enter differentials, tips, and bonuses separately so the calculator recomputes federal withholding, FICA and Alaska employee UI correctly.

Why did my Alaska paycheck change this period?

Common reasons: different hours/tips/bonuses, updated W-4 elections, benefits changes, reaching the Alaska UI wage base (so the employee UI line may stop mid-year) or the employer changed your UI rate class. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Can pretax benefits increase my take-home pay?

Yes. Eligible pretax deductions—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter and certain insurance premiums—reduce taxable wages and may lower federal income tax and, when eligible, FICA-liability.

How are tips treated in Alaska paycheck calculations?

Reported tips are subject to federal income tax and FICA; the Alaska employee UI deduction may apply up to the wage base. Include all tip income to ensure accurate withholding and compliance. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

How do multiple jobs affect my withholding?

Use the IRS multiple-jobs guidance on Form W-4 and ensure your withholding elections match your situation. Run separate paycheck estimates for each job and track your combined wages relative to the Social Security wage base and the Alaska UI wage base. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

What is Additional Medicare tax and when does it apply?

Once your wages exceed the federal threshold, your employer must withhold the Additional Medicare tax on the excess portion. There is no employer match; it appears alongside regular Medicare withholding. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

Yes. These are supplemental wages. Employers may use either the flat federal supplemental rate or aggregate them with regular wages; FICA and the Alaska UI employee deduction apply up to their respective wage bases. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Can the calculator project annual take-home pay?

Yes. Multiply your typical weekly hours by 52, add expected overtime/tips/bonuses, then run the estimate with your pay frequency and deductions to approximate annual net pay. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

What do people ask on Google about the Alaska Hourly Paycheck Calculator?

“Why is my Alaska check taxed without state income tax?” “What is the Alaska UI deduction?” “How do 401(k)/HSA/FSA affect my net pay?” “How to model bonuses, overtime and UI contributions?”

What do Reddit users commonly discuss about Alaska paycheck estimates?

“My AK net seems low—did the UI deduction stop mid-year?” “When does the UI wage base get reached?” “Overtime vs. second job—what nets more?” “Best pretax mix to raise net?”

What do people ask on Quora regarding Alaska hourly pay calculators?

“How to estimate take-home before accepting a job in Anchorage or Juneau?” “Gross vs. taxable vs. net?” “How do my W-4 choices interact with the Alaska UI and FICA?”