Alaska Paycheck Calculator 2025 — Take-Home Pay

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Alaska Paycheck Calculator

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🎉 Good news: Alaska has no state income tax! Your paycheck is only subject to federal income tax and FICA.

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This calculator uses data from the following authoritative sources. All tax rates, brackets, and thresholds are verified against official government publications:

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional or the IRS for guidance specific to your situation.

Alaska State Income Tax Rates (2025)

Alaska is the only state with no income tax AND no sales tax at the state level. Alaska actually pays residents money — the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) distributes oil revenue to every eligible resident annually (around $1,312 in 2023).

✅ Alaska has no state income tax. Workers only pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security + Medicare). No state withholding appears on your Alaska paycheck.

Alaska's minimum wage is $11.73/hr (2024). Alaska's minimum wage automatically adjusts each January based on the Consumer Price Index.

How to Calculate Your Alaska Paycheck

Your Alaska take-home pay is calculated by subtracting the following deductions from your gross pay:

Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status
Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% on earnings over $200,000)
Alaska State Income Tax — 0% — Alaska has no state income tax
Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance (reduce taxable income)

Alaska's tax advantages are unmatched in the US. Not only do workers pay no state income tax, but they receive money from the state each year through the Permanent Fund Dividend. For a family of four, this can mean $5,000+ in annual income on top of the tax savings. The tradeoff is Alaska's high cost of living, particularly for food and energy in remote areas.

This calculator also serves as a Alaska payroll calculator, Alaska salary calculator, Alaska income calculator, and Alaska take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "AK paycheck calculator" or "alaska wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.

Alaska Paycheck Quick Facts (2025)

State Income Tax	None — 0%
Minimum Wage	$11.73
Median Household Income	$86,370
Cost of Living Index	127.0 (US avg = 100)
Local Taxes	No local income taxes
Pay Frequency Law	Semi-monthly required

What Makes Alaska Paychecks Unique

Alaska uses a no state income tax. With a median household income of $86,370 and a cost of living index of 127.0 (where 100 is the national average), your paycheck's purchasing power is below the national average due to higher costs.

Alaska is one of nine states with no state income tax, meaning you only pay federal taxes and FICA.
Alaska residents receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) — in 2024 it was $1,702 per person.
Alaska has no state sales tax either, though some municipalities levy local sales taxes up to 7.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions — Alaska Paycheck

Does Alaska have state income tax?

No — Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax. Alaska workers only pay federal income tax and FICA. Alaska is the most tax-friendly state in the US for workers, with no state-level income deductions from paychecks.

What is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend?

The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is an annual payment made to every eligible Alaska resident from the state's oil revenue fund. The 2023 PFD was $1,312 per person. A family of four received $5,248 — essentially a tax rebate funded by oil revenues.

What is Alaska's minimum wage?

Alaska's minimum wage is $11.73/hr in 2024, automatically adjusted each January for inflation. Alaska does not have a separate tipped employee minimum wage — all workers receive the full minimum wage regardless of tips.

Are there local taxes in Alaska?

Alaska has no state sales tax, but some municipalities levy local sales taxes. Juneau charges 5%, Anchorage has no sales tax, and Fairbanks has no sales tax. There are no local income taxes in Alaska.

Why do people move to Alaska for tax reasons?

High-income earners from states like California (13.3% top rate) or Oregon (9.9%) can save tens of thousands of dollars annually by establishing Alaska residency. Combined with the annual PFD payment, Alaska's tax advantages are significant for high earners.