Alaska paycheck calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Alaska after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare. Hourly or salary.
What comes out of your paycheck in AlaskaHourly take-home pay in Alaska
Full time (40 hours a week), biweekly paycheck, single filer with one job and no deductions.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $1,200.00 | −$60.15 | −$91.80 | −$6.00 | $1,042.05 | 86.8% | $27,093 |
| $20/h | $1,600.00 | −$108.15 | −$122.40 | −$8.00 | $1,361.45 | 85.1% | $35,398 |
| $25/h | $2,000.00 | −$156.15 | −$153.00 | −$10.00 | $1,680.85 | 84.0% | $43,702 |
| $30/h | $2,400.00 | −$204.15 | −$183.60 | −$12.00 | $2,000.25 | 83.3% | $52,007 |
| $40/h | $3,200.00 | −$364.38 | −$244.80 | −$16.00 | $2,574.82 | 80.5% | $66,945 |
Salary after taxes in Alaska
Annual salary split into 26 paychecks.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | −$146.92 | −$147.11 | −$9.62 | $1,619.43 | 84.2% | $42,105 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | −$295.00 | −$220.68 | −$14.42 | $2,354.52 | 81.6% | $61,218 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | −$506.54 | −$294.23 | −$19.23 | $3,026.15 | 78.7% | $78,680 |
Alaska deductions, line by line
Example at $22 an hour, 80 hours, biweekly paycheck.
AK Unemployment Insurance (0.5%) · −$8.80
Alaska withholds 0.50% of the employee's wages for unemployment insurance, only on the first $54,200 of the year (maximum $271.00).
Source: Alaska DOLWD, ES Tax rates (2026)If your situation has more to it
The assumptions behind the estimate
Alaska has no state wage tax. Assumes your job is covered by Alaska unemployment insurance and that all your wages this year come from the same employer.
What is not included
Does not include the employer share of unemployment insurance or any local taxes.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Alaska?
At $20 an hour and 40 hours a week, a biweekly paycheck of $1,600.00 has $108.15 of federal income tax, $122.40 of Social Security and Medicare and $8.00 of state taxes withheld. You take home $1,361.45, or 85.1%. This is an estimate for a single filer with one job and no deductions.
Does Alaska have a state income tax on wages?
No. Alaska does not withhold state income tax from your paycheck; you will only see federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and the state programs shown above.
Are there city or county taxes in Alaska?
We found no local taxes withheld from employee paychecks in Alaska.
Is overtime taxed more?
There is no special rate for overtime: it is added to your pay for the period and withholding is figured on the total, which is why the check grows less than you expect. From 2025 through 2028 you can deduct from federal income tax the extra half of your overtime (up to $12,500; $25,000 if married) if your income is under $150,000; it only lowers each paycheck's withholding if you entered it on your W-4.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It uses the official 2026 withholding rules from the IRS and Alaska. It is still an estimate: your employer knows your W-4, your deductions and your year-to-date earnings. It is not tax or legal advice.
Official sources
- IRS, Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare
- Alaska DOLWD, Employment Security Tax FAQ — taxable wage base y tasa del empleado, fila 2026