Alaska income tax in 2026
Alaska does not tax wages. Employers there withhold federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), but no state income tax, which is why take-home pay in Alaska is among the highest in the country on any salary.
Alaska rules and 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- Alaska has no state individual income tax on wages or other personal income (the personal income tax was repealed in 1980).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.
Alaska take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; includes AK unemployment but not local taxes.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | AK unemployment | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $200 | $34,120 | $1,312.31 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $250 | $42,105 | $1,619.42 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $271 | $50,119 | $1,927.65 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $271 | $61,322 | $2,358.52 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $271 | $78,909 | $3,034.96 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $271 | $113,520 | $4,366.15 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Alaska
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $521.02 | $1,042.05 | $27,093 | $13.03 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $680.72 | $1,361.45 | $35,398 | $17.02 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $840.42 | $1,680.85 | $43,702 | $21.01 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,000.91 | $2,001.82 | $52,047 | $25.02 |
Alaska vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Alaska. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax, county tax where it applies (Maryland and Indiana, at the most populous county’s rate) and state payroll contributions. On a $75,000 salary, Alaska ranks #9 of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay. Nationally, take-home pay on $75,000 ranges from $56,013 in Oregon to $61,593 in states with no wage tax or employee payroll contributions; the median is $58,763.
| State | State taxes & contributions | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $271 | $61,322 | $2,358.52 | — |
| Washington | $1,040 | $60,552 | $2,328.93 | −$769 |
Neighboring state calculators: Washington. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Alaska paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- No state income tax applies in Alaska.
- State payroll contributions (AK unemployment) are a percentage of your wages, up to the annual limits listed in the questions below.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Alaska takes home about $61,322 a year in 2026, or $2,358.52 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, with no state income tax and $271 of AK unemployment. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wages or salaries, so employers there don’t withhold state income tax. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply. Some other payroll contributions may apply; see the notes on this page. A single filer earning $75,000 takes home about $2,358.52 per bi-weekly paycheck.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Alaska?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $35,398 a year, or $1,361.45 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $17.02 per hour worked.
What else comes out of a paycheck in Alaska?
Alaska requires employers to withhold this contribution from employees’ pay in 2026: Unemployment Insurance (employee contribution): 0.5% of wages up to $54,200 a year, at most $271 a year. On a $75,000 salary that is $271 a year, and the calculator subtracts it from your take-home pay.
How does take-home pay in Alaska compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $61,322 a year in Alaska. Washington is $769 lower. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes from state and local income taxes and state payroll contributions. Across all 50 states and DC, take-home pay on this salary ranges from $56,013 to $61,593.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.