Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wages or salaries, so no state income tax is withheld from your pay and your only income taxes are federal. Here is what our 2026 data notes:
- Alaska has no state individual income tax on wages or other personal income (the personal income tax was repealed in 1980).
- Alaska is one of the few states where employees pay state unemployment insurance: the 2026 employee contribution rate is 0.50% of wages up to the 2026 taxable wage base of $54,200 (maximum $271 per year). This is a payroll deduction, not an income tax.
- The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is not taxed by the state but is taxable income on the federal return.
Federal taxes for Alaska residents in 2026
Estimated 2026 federal income tax and FICA for a single filer with wage income and the standard deduction:
| Wages | Federal income tax | Social Security & Medicare | Income after taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $34,320 | 14.2% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $50,390 | 16% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $65,110 | 18.6% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | 20.8% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $113,791 | 24.1% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $183,182 | 26.7% |
Federal income tax uses the same 2026 brackets everywhere; see the federal bracket table. At $100,000 of wages a single filer’s marginal rate is 22%, with no state tax on top.
How Alaska compares with neighboring states
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays $0 in Alaska income tax, tied for the lowest among the 50 states and DC. The median across all of them is $2,588.
| State | State tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Rates | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $0 | 0% | No wage tax | 1 of 51 |
| Washington | $0 | 0% | No wage tax | 1 of 51 |
Compare Alaska with Washington.
Other taxes to budget for in Alaska
Without a tax on wages, the taxes that shape your budget in Alaska are the ones on what you buy and own. Look up sales tax rates with our sales tax calculator, and include property taxes and insurance when you estimate a home payment with the mortgage calculator. Our 2026 data shows no local income taxes in Alaska.
More 2026 tax tools
See the 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, estimate each paycheck with the paycheck calculator, or compare income tax in every state.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax in 2026?
No. Alaska does not tax wages or salaries in 2026, so there is no state income tax withheld from your paycheck. You still pay federal income tax plus Social Security and Medicare, which this calculator estimates. A single filer earning $75,000 in Alaska pays about $7,670 in federal income tax and $5,738 in FICA.
How much federal tax will I pay on $75,000 in Alaska?
About $7,670 of federal income tax for a single filer with $75,000 in wages and the standard deduction, an effective rate of 10.2%. Social Security and Medicare add $5,738, so you keep about $61,593. A married couple earning $150,000 and filing jointly would owe about $15,340 in federal income tax.
Do Alaska residents pay Social Security and Medicare tax?
Yes. Social Security and Medicare (FICA) are federal payroll taxes, so they apply in every state. For 2026 employees pay 6.2% for Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% for Medicare on all wages, plus an extra 0.9% on wages above $200,000 ($250,000 for joint filers). Self-employed people pay both halves through self-employment tax.
Do Alaska cities or counties have income taxes?
No. Our 2026 data shows no local income taxes in Alaska, so wages are subject only to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Other state and local taxes, such as sales and property taxes, still apply and can be significant for your budget.
How much do I save living in Alaska instead of a neighboring state?
Nothing, as far as wages go: Washington does not tax wages either, so a move between them doesn’t change your state income tax. Federal income tax is the same too: about $7,670 for a single filer earning $75,000. Sales taxes, property taxes and housing costs are what differ, so compare those before moving.