Alaska Paycheck Calculator 2026
Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so gross pay is reduced only by federal taxes and a small state unemployment contribution.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,368.94
$61,593 per year · 82.1% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Alaska state income tax
- $0.00
- Take-home pay
- $2,368.94
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in Alaska
Alaska is one of the few US states with no state income tax on wages. That means the only taxes withheld from a Alaska paycheck are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) — there is no state income tax line at all.
Because Alaska skips state income tax, take-home pay here is typically higher than in a state with comparable wages but a state income tax. Keep in mind that Alaska may rely more heavily on sales tax, property tax, or other charges to fund public services.
What changes an Alaska paycheck?
Alaska repealed its personal income tax in 1980, and neither the state nor its cities and boroughs levy a tax on wages. The calculator therefore applies only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare to your salary.
Alaska is unusual in asking employees to help fund unemployment insurance. The 2026 employee rate is 0.5% of wages up to a $54,200 taxable wage base, which is at most $271 a year. It is a deduction employers take from pay, but it is not part of this estimate.
Because there is no state layer, comparing the same salary in Alaska and in a state such as Colorado or Arizona shows the state tax gap directly. Pre-tax benefits and federal filing status still change the result, and the figures are estimates rather than payroll-system output.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Alaska
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Alaska. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $50,390 per year — 84% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Alaska state income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $50,390 | $1,938 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Alaska
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | AK tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320 |
| $60,000 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $85,000 | $0 | $68,628 | $2,640 |
| $120,000 | $0 | $93,250 | $3,587 |
Sources and limitations
The 2026 Alaska tax inputs on this page are based on Alaska tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
Alaska has no state income tax, so your only paycheck withholdings are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
How much state tax is withheld from a Alaska paycheck?
None. Alaska does not tax wage income, so $0 is withheld for state income tax. Your paycheck only loses federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%).
Is take-home pay higher in Alaska?
Generally yes, at the paycheck level — with no state income tax deducted, more of your gross pay reaches your account than in a comparable state that taxes wages. Other costs like sales or property tax may offset this overall.