How much is taken out of a paycheck in Alaska?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Alaska and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,927.65 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and AK unemployment insurance takes $10.42. Altogether that is 16.5% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wages, so nothing is withheld for state income tax. Your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, the 6.2% Social Security tax, the 1.45% Medicare tax and any deductions you choose.
Alaska payroll deductions besides income tax
Alaska requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| AK unemployment insurance | 0.5% | First $54,200 |
Take-home pay by salary in Alaska
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Alaska taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $150 | $26,135 | $1,005.19 |
| $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 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $271 | $96,433 | $3,708.94 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $271 | $113,520 | $4,366.15 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $271 | $148,656 | $5,717.54 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Alaska
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $27,093 | $1,042.05 | $13.03 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $32,076 | $1,233.69 | $15.42 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $35,398 | $1,361.45 | $17.02 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $43,702 | $1,680.85 | $21.01 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $52,047 | $2,001.82 | $25.02 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $67,090 | $2,580.39 | $32.25 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $81,723 | $3,143.19 | $39.29 |
Alaska take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Alaska leaves as much in each paycheck as any state that borders it.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $271 | $50,119 | $1,927.65 |
| Washington paycheck calculator | $832 | $49,558 | $1,906.06 |
| Hawaii paycheck calculator | $3,056 | $47,334 | $1,820.53 |
Sources
Alaska rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: tax.alaska.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.