Alaska Minimum Wage (2026)
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Alaska's minimum wage is $13.00 an hour in 2026. Alaska's minimum is $13.00 and is scheduled to rise to $14.00 on July 1, 2026.
Alaska minimum-wage pay calculator
Pre-set to Alaska's $13.00 minimum. Change the hours, add overtime, and see weekly, monthly and annual gross pay update instantly.
Gross pay before taxes, at Alaska's minimum wage. Overtime at 1.5× the regular rate (federal FLSA); some states add daily overtime — see the state overtime calculator. Not payroll advice.
Tipped minimum wage in Alaska
Tipped workers must be paid the full Alaska minimum wage of $13.00 an hour — no tip credit. Alaska is a "no tip credit" state, so employers cannot count tips toward the minimum wage. Servers, bartenders and other tipped staff earn $13.00 an hour in cash plus any tips on top.
How the tip credit works: the employer pays the cash wage, and your tips count toward the minimum. If your cash wage plus tips don't add up to the full $13.00 for every hour worked, your employer must make up the difference.
Alaska does not allow a tip credit — tipped workers must be paid the full state minimum wage in cash.
Tipped rates as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor — Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees. Local and industry rules can differ and rates change — verify with your state labor office before relying on these figures.
When will Alaska's minimum wage go up?
Alaska's minimum wage is scheduled to rise to $14.00 an hour on July 1, 2026. Under Ballot Measure 1 (2024), Alaska rises to $14.00 on July 1, 2026 and $15.00 on July 1, 2027, then adjusts for inflation each January starting January 1, 2028.
Scheduled increase timeline
- $14.00 — July 1, 2026
- $15.00 — July 1, 2027
Want to see the next change in every state? See our 2026–2027 minimum wage increases by state.
Scheduled increases verified as of June 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor and the EPI Minimum Wage Tracker. Future inflation-indexed rates are set by the state later and are not predicted here. Dates and amounts can change — verify with your state labor office before relying on them.
Alaska minimum wage vs. the federal minimum
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Alaska's effective minimum is $13.00 — $5.75 above the federal floor. Where state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay whichever is higher.
Minimum-wage pay & overtime
At $13.00 an hour, overtime (1.5×) is $19.50 per hour. 1.5× after 8 hours/day and after 40 hours/week. Run your own numbers with the Alaska overtime calculator or convert it to a yearly figure with the salary to hourly calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?
The minimum wage in Alaska is $13.00 per hour as of 2026. Alaska's minimum is $13.00 and is scheduled to rise to $14.00 on July 1, 2026.
How much is Alaska's minimum wage per year?
At $13.00 an hour, full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks) is about $27,040 a year before taxes, or $520 a week.
Is Alaska's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. Alaska's $13.00 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. When state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay the higher rate.
What is overtime pay on Alaska's minimum wage?
Overtime is 1.5× your regular rate, so a minimum-wage worker at $13.00 earns $19.50 per overtime hour. 1.5× after 8 hours/day and after 40 hours/week.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Alaska?
Tipped workers in Alaska must be paid the full Alaska minimum wage of $13.00 an hour in cash — Alaska does not allow a tip credit, so tips are on top of that.
Do tipped workers get full minimum wage in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers must be paid the full $13.00 minimum wage in cash, with tips on top.
When does Alaska's minimum wage increase?
Alaska's minimum wage is next scheduled to rise to $14.00 an hour on July 1, 2026. After that it is adjusted for inflation each year. Under Ballot Measure 1 (2024), Alaska rises to $14.00 on July 1, 2026 and $15.00 on July 1, 2027, then adjusts for inflation each January starting January 1, 2028.
What will Alaska's minimum wage be in 2027?
Alaska's minimum wage is scheduled to be $15.00 an hour in 2027 under current law.
Rate as of January 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and rates change — confirm with your state labor office. General information, not legal or payroll advice.
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States with a similar minimum wage
Virginia — $12.77 · Michigan — $13.73 · Florida — $14.00 · Nevada — $12.00 · New Mexico — $12.00