Alaska paycheck taxes at a glance
Alaska has no state income tax on wages. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Alaska rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | None on wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | AK Unemployment Insurance (employee) 0.5% (wages up to $54,200) |
The calculator applies the main Alaska rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Take-home pay examples in Alaska
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,120 | $2,843 | $1,312 | $0 | 14.7% |
| $60,000 | $50,119 | $4,177 | $1,928 | $0 | 16.5% |
| $80,000 | $64,839 | $5,403 | $2,494 | $0 | 19.0% |
| $100,000 | $78,909 | $6,576 | $3,035 | $0 | 21.1% |
| $150,000 | $113,520 | $9,460 | $4,366 | $0 | 24.3% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Alaska has no state individual income tax and no statewide sales tax.
- Local governments may levy sales taxes; the highest local rate is 7.85% (Tax Foundation, July 2026).
- Alaska employees pay unemployment insurance: 0.50% of the first $54,200 of wages in 2026.
Also see the Alaska sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wages, so paychecks only have federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld, plus AK Unemployment Insurance (employee).
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $50,119 a year ($4,177 a month) in Alaska, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and state payroll deductions ($271), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.