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Alaska Paycheck Guide

Alaska has no state income tax. Your paycheck only has federal tax (income tax + FICA) and any local taxes that apply.

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Reviewed by PayslipIQ Editorial Team, in-house payroll editor
Last reviewed May 2026 · Editorial standards on methodology

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Alaska: the local picture

Alaska is one of nine states with no income tax on wages. Take-home is shaped by federal withholding, FICA, and any voluntary pre-tax deductions like 401(k) or health premiums. There are no local income taxes anywhere in Alaska. The Permanent Fund Dividend is paid annually and is separate from payroll.

Alaska Paycheck Calculator

Estimate take-home pay for Alaska.

Alaska State Tax

Alaska tax structure and rates.

Alaska Overtime

Stricter daily-OT rules.

Alaska Pay Stub Laws

Employer pay stub requirements in Alaska.

How a Alaska paycheck is built

Every Alaska worker pays federal income tax, calculated on the W-4 you submitted to your employer using the IRS Publication 15-T tables. Federal income tax is followed by FICA: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies once year-to-date wages cross $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly.

Alaska levies no state income tax on wages. Your paycheck has only federal layers, no state line.

Daily overtime: Alaska requires daily-overtime payment for hours above a daily threshold, on top of the federal weekly FLSA rule. See the overtime page.

What changed recently in Alaska

  • PFD amount set annually by Alaska Department of Revenue.
  • State unemployment insurance employee contribution rate adjusts annually.
  • No state income tax change planned.

Alaska payroll quirks workers should know

  • One of three states (with NJ and PA) that requires employee SUI contributions. Rate is small, under 0.5% of taxable wages.
  • No state withholding for income tax. SUI shows as a small employee deduction.
  • Many oil, fishing, and seasonal jobs use rotation-based pay periods that confuse federal withholding tables.

Example breakdown

A hypothetical Alaska worker on a $65,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly, single filer, no extra adjustments. Educational only, your real paycheck differs.

Gross (bi-weekly)$2500.00
Federal income tax-$250.00
Social Security (6.2%)-$155.00
Medicare (1.45%)-$36.25
Alaska state tax$0.00 (no state income tax)
Estimated take-home$2058.75

Run your own numbers in the Alaska paycheck calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Alaska have state income tax?
No. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages.
Are there local income taxes in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not have local income taxes on wages.
Does Alaska have State Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave premiums?
No. Alaska does not have state-mandated SDI or PFL employee premiums.
Does Alaska have daily-overtime rules?
Yes. Alaska has stricter daily-overtime rules than federal FLSA. See the overtime page.
What is FICA on a Alaska paycheck?
FICA is federal: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies above $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly. FICA applies in every state.
Where do I verify Alaska state tax withholding?
The Alaska Department of Revenue (https://tax.alaska.gov/) is the authoritative source. For your specific paycheck, contact your employer's payroll team or a CPA.
Why is there a state line on my Alaska pay stub if there is no state income tax?
That is the Alaska employee SUI contribution. Set annually by Alaska Department of Labor.
Is the PFD reported on my W-2?
No. PFD is reported on a 1099-MISC. Federally taxable, not state-taxable.
Why does my federal withholding swing on rotation paychecks?
IRS withholding tables assume each paycheck is the same. Rotation pay confuses the math, leading to over-withholding on heavy weeks and under-withholding on light weeks. It evens out at filing.