Home › Paycheck calculators › Alaska
Alaska Paycheck Calculator 2026
Your take-home pay in Alaska after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Updated November 15, 2026.
Take-home pay every two weeks
$1,927.65
$50,119 a year · 16.47% total tax
Single filer, one job, standard deduction.
Alaska paycheck example: $60,000 salary
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Alaska income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Unemployment insurance (employee) | −$10.42 | −$271.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,927.65 | $50,119.00 |
Paid every two weeks (26 paychecks).
How Alaska taxes your paycheck
Alaska does not tax wages. The only income taxes on an Alaska paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus the state payroll contributions listed below.
State payroll contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment insurance (employee) | 0.5% | First $54,200 of wages |
Federal taxes on an Alaska paycheck
Federal taxes are the same in every state. In 2026 a single filer gets a $16,100 standard deduction, and the rest of the salary is taxed through these brackets. On top of that, 6.2% goes to Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% to Medicare.
| Taxable income (single) | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 – $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 – $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 – $640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
On a $60,000 salary in Alaska, federal income tax takes 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare take 7.65%, and Alaska takes 0.5%. You keep 83.5%.
Alaska take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $26,135 | $2,178 | 12.88% |
| $40,000 | $34,120 | $2,843 | 14.7% |
| $50,000 | $42,105 | $3,509 | 15.79% |
| $60,000 | $50,119 | $4,177 | 16.47% |
| $75,000 | $61,322 | $5,110 | 18.24% |
| $100,000 | $78,909 | $6,576 | 21.09% |
| $150,000 | $113,520 | $9,460 | 24.32% |
| $200,000 | $148,656 | $12,388 | 25.67% |
Hourly wage to take-home pay in Alaska
Based on 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year (2,080 hours).
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Kept per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $27,093 | $13.03 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $32,076 | $15.42 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $35,398 | $17.02 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $43,702 | $21.01 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $52,047 | $25.02 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $67,090 | $32.25 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $81,723 | $39.29 |
$60,000 in Alaska by pay period
| Paid | Paychecks a year | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $963.83 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,927.65 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 | $2,088.29 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $4,176.58 |
What a raise is worth in Alaska
Your last dollars are taxed more heavily than your first. This is how much of an extra $1,000 of salary reaches your bank account.
| Current salary | You keep of the next $1,000 | Goes to taxes |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $799 | $202 |
| $60,000 | $804 | $197 |
| $100,000 | $704 | $297 |
| $150,000 | $684 | $317 |
How Alaska ranks for take-home pay
On a $60,000 salary, Alaska ranks 9th of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay, at $50,119 a year. The top-ranked states, which take nothing from wages, leave $50,390, which is $271 more. Oregon leaves the least, $45,992. Among its neighbors, Washington leaves the most ($49,558). The ranking is before any city or county income tax. See the full ranking of all states.
Take-home pay in Alaska vs. neighboring states
| State | Take-home on $60,000 | vs. Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $50,119 | — |
| Washington | $49,558 | −$561 |
Before any city or county income tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Alaska takes home about $50,119 a year in 2026, or $4,176.58 a month. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare.
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of your paycheck, plus state payroll contributions.
What is taken out of a paycheck in Alaska?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%) and Unemployment insurance (employee).
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Alaska?
Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes. A single filer in Alaska keeps about $35,398 of it in 2026: $1,361.45 every two weeks, or $17.02 for each hour worked.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Alaska?
A $100,000 salary leaves a single filer in Alaska about $78,909 a year in 2026, or $6,576 a month. Total taxes come to 21.09% of pay.
Is Alaska a good state for take-home pay?
On a $60,000 salary Alaska ranks 9th out of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay. A worker keeps $271 a year less than in the top-ranked states and $4,127 more than in Oregon, which leaves the least.
How much of a raise do I keep in Alaska?
At $60,000, an extra $1,000 of salary adds about $804 to your take-home pay in Alaska. The rest goes to federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare.
What does this calculator not include?
It assumes a single filer with one job who takes the standard deduction. It does not include 401(k) or health insurance deductions, tax credits for children, or city and county income taxes.
Sources and limits
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: federal brackets and standard deduction for 2026
- Social Security Administration: 2026 contribution and benefit base
- Unemployment insurance (employee), 2026 rate
Estimates for tax year 2026. Not tax advice. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits and deductions.
Paycheck calculators for other states
AlabamaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingDistrict of Columbia