Alaska take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $200 | $34,120 | $1,312.31 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $271 | $50,119 | $1,927.65 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $271 | $64,839 | $2,493.81 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $271 | $78,909 | $3,034.96 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $271 | $113,520 | $4,366.15 |
Alaska income tax rates for 2026
Alaska does not levy a personal income tax on wages. Your employer will not withhold any state income tax.
Other Alaska payroll taxes
- AK unemployment insurance (employee share): 0.5% of wages, up to $54,200 of wages.
Federal taxes on every Alaska paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
- Alaska is one of the few states where employees pay into unemployment insurance. In 2026 the employee rate is 0.5% of the first $54,200 of wages, at most $271 a year.
More Alaska tools: Alaska sales tax calculator · bonus tax calculator · overtime calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Alaska takes home about $50,119 a year, or $1,927.65 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state payroll taxes (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wages, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld, plus AK unemployment insurance (employee share).
How is a Alaska bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare.
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