How Alaska Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026
Alaska has no state income tax and no statewide sales tax. It is one of the few states where employees also contribute to unemployment insurance through payroll, so a small state deduction may still appear on your pay stub.
Because Alaska does not tax wages, the only taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). That makes the federal side, your filing status and pre-tax deductions such as a 401(k) or HSA the main things that change your take-home pay.
Employees also pay Alaska unemployment insurance, which the calculator includes.
As a reference point, a single filer in Alaska earning $60,000 with no pre-tax deductions keeps about $50,119 a year, or roughly $1,927.65 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own pay above to see your numbers.
Alaska Paycheck Taxes at a Glance
What Still Comes Out of a Alaska Paycheck
No state income tax doesn't mean no withholding. For a single Alaska worker earning $60,000 and paid every two weeks, each paycheck looks like this:
That's 83.5% of every paycheck kept. Compared with a state that taxes wages, the difference grows with income, which is why Alaska is popular with higher earners and remote workers.
Federal and Alaska Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.
| State program and 2026 employee rate | In the calculator |
|---|---|
| Alaska unemployment insurance (0.5% of wages up to $54,200) Official source | Included |
Some employers pay part or all of the employee share of paid leave premiums, so your pay stub may show a smaller amount.
Take-Home Pay by Salary in Alaska
Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Alaska tax | Take-home, single | Take-home, married |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $150 | $26,135 | $27,555 |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $3,443 | $225 | $38,113 | $40,053 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $271 | $50,119 | $52,299 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $271 | $61,322 | $64,352 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $271 | $78,909 | $84,439 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $271 | $113,520 | $122,914 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $271 | $148,656 | $159,050 |
Alaska vs. Nearby States
Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.
Alaska Paycheck FAQs
What is the Alaska state income tax rate in 2026?
Alaska does not tax wages, so there is no state income tax rate on your paycheck. You still pay federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
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 per bi-weekly paycheck, with standard withholding and no pre-tax deductions.
Do I pay local income tax in Alaska?
Alaska does not have general city or county income taxes on wages.
Does Alaska withhold any state payroll taxes?
Yes. Alaska paychecks can include Alaska unemployment insurance, in addition to federal Social Security and Medicare.
Does filing status change my Alaska tax?
Not for state tax, since there is none. Filing status still changes your federal income tax withholding.
Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?
It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.