Alaska Salary Paycheck Calculator

Alaska payroll taxes

• No state income tax: Alaska does not levy a personal state income tax. Localities commonly levy sales taxes, not income taxes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Federal income tax (FIT): Withheld using IRS rules based on your W-4.
• FICA (Social Security & Medicare): Standard nationwide rates (see details below).
• State Unemployment Insurance (SUI): Both employer and employee contribute in Alaska; employee UI is withheld from wages up to the annual taxable wage base. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Local occupational/payroll income taxes: None in Alaska (see the “Number of cities…” section). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Pre-tax deductions: 401(k), HSA/FSA, Section 125 benefits reduce taxable wages where eligible.
• Post-tax deductions: Roth 401(k), garnishments, after-tax benefits.

How Your Alaska Paycheck Works

1. Start with gross pay (salary per pay period or hourly rate × hours, including overtime where applicable).
2. Subtract pre-tax items (traditional 401(k), HSA/FSA, cafeteria plans).
3. Compute FICA (Social Security to the annual wage base; Medicare on all wages; Additional Medicare for high earners).
4. Calculate FIT using your federal W-4 elections.
5. Withhold Alaska UI (employee share) up to the annual Alaska UI wage base at that year’s employee rate. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
6. Apply any local income tax (not applicable in Alaska; see notes below). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
7. Subtract post-tax deductions to arrive at net pay.

Alaska unemployment insurance (employee) - 10 years

Employees in Alaska contribute to Unemployment Insurance (UI). The table shows the taxable wage base, the employee UI rate, and the maximum employee withholding for each year.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor UI FAQs / Experience Rates tables. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Alaska salary threshold

Alaska follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for white-collar exemptions. The federal salary levels are:

• $43,888 per year effective July 1, 2024.
• $58,656 per year effective January 1, 2025.

Employees paid below these thresholds (and not otherwise exempt) must receive overtime for hours over 40/week (and, in Alaska, generally over 8/day; see below). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Median Household Income - Alaska (10 years)

Current-dollar median household income (annual):

Source: FRED (U.S. Census Bureau series MEHOINUSAKA646N) and 2024 update. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Alaska Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

• Social Security: 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, applied to wages up to the federal wage base.
• Medicare: 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer on all wages.
• Additional Medicare: Extra 0.9% employee-only on wages above $200,000 (employer still 1.45%).

FICA is federal and applies in Alaska the same way as in other states.

Number of cities that have local income taxes

Alaska has no cities or boroughs that levy a local income tax. Municipal governments frequently levy sales taxes (typical range 1%–7%), but no local wage or income tax applies to your paycheck. This means Alaska paychecks avoid both state and local income taxes; only federal taxes and Alaska UI withholding reduce take-home pay. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Local income tax table

Alaska Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Minimum wage: $13.00/hour effective July 1, 2025; scheduled increases to $14.00 (2026) and $15.00 (2027). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Overtime: Alaska requires overtime at 1.5× after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week (with limited exemptions). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Pay frequency: Employer must establish monthly or semi-monthly pay periods (employee’s election), unless a written annual contract specifies monthly. Final wages due within three working days after employer termination, or next regular payday (≥3 days) after employee resignation. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Additional Alaska forms

• Alaska UI Employer Registration - to open a state UI account and receive rates. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Alaska UI Experience Rate schedules / notices - annual wage base and employee rate. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Alaska Wage & Hour posters / pamphlets - minimum wage, overtime, and pay period requirements (Pamphlet 100). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

FAQs - Alaska Salary Paycheck Calculator

How do I use an Alaska Salary Paycheck Calculator to estimate take-home pay?

Enter gross pay and pay frequency, add pre-tax and post-tax deductions, and set filing status/dependents. The calculator applies FIT, FICA, and Alaska UI employee withholding up to the current wage base to estimate net pay. Because Alaska has no state or local income taxes, those lines remain zero. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Does Alaska have state income tax on my paycheck?

No. Alaska does not levy a personal state income tax. Your paycheck will still include federal withholding, FICA, and Alaska UI employee deductions. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Do any Alaska cities charge a local income or occupational tax?

No. Alaska municipalities do not impose local income taxes. Some cities and boroughs levy local sales taxes that do not reduce paycheck income directly. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

What is the Alaska employee Unemployment Insurance rate and wage base this year?

For 2025, the employee UI rate is 0.50% on wages up to $51,700 (max $258.50). Employer rates vary by experience. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Why did my Alaska paycheck show UI withholding when my friend in another state doesn’t have it?

Alaska is one of a few states where employees contribute to UI through payroll withholding. Many other states fund UI solely through employer contributions. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

What salary makes me exempt from overtime in Alaska?

Alaska follows federal FLSA thresholds: $43,888 (from July 1, 2024) and $58,656 (from Jan 1, 2025), plus duties tests. If you don’t meet both salary and duties criteria, you’re generally overtime-eligible-Alaska also requires daily overtime after 8 hours. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

How is overtime calculated in Alaska?

Most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week. Certain industries or roles may have exceptions-check Alaska Wage & Hour resources. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}

How often must I be paid in Alaska?

At least monthly, and employees may elect semi-monthly; a written annual contract can set monthly. Final pay is due within three working days after employer termination, or by next regular payday (≥3 days) after resignation. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}

What’s the latest Alaska minimum wage?

$13.00/hour effective July 1, 2025, with scheduled increases in 2026 and 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

Where can employers get Alaska payroll rates and forms?

See Alaska Department of Labor’s UI Experience Rates pages for the current wage base and rates, plus Pamphlet 100 for wage & hour rules and posting requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

Does Alaska’s lack of income tax change my federal withholding?

No. Federal withholding is unchanged. The difference is simply that there’s no state or local income tax line on Alaska paychecks.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently on Alaska paychecks?

For federal purposes, supplemental wages may be withheld using IRS supplemental methods. FICA and Alaska UI withholding (until the wage base is reached) still apply; there is no Alaska state income tax on those payments.

This content is informational and not legal or tax advice. Verify current rules with Alaska DOL and IRS resources.