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Take-home pay in Alaska for 2026: no state income tax, state payroll premiums, federal income tax from the 2026 IRS tables, Social Security and Medicare, for salary or hourly pay.
Taxes on a Alaska paycheck
No state income tax. Employees pay Alaska unemployment insurance of 0.50% on the first $54,200 of wages in 2026. Your paycheck still has federal income tax, withheld with the 2026 IRS tables and your Form W-4, plus Social Security and Medicare.
Alaska payroll deductions in 2026
- Alaska unemployment insurance (employee share): 0.5% of wages, up to $54,200 of wages a year.
Take-home pay in Alaska by salary
Paid every two weeks, 2026 W-4 with no adjustments, no pre-tax deductions:
| Salary | Gross per paycheck | Take-home, single | Take-home, married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,153.85 | $1,005.19 | $1,059.81 |
| $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $1,312.31 | $1,383.08 |
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | $1,619.42 | $1,697.88 |
| $60,000 | $2,307.69 | $1,927.65 | $2,011.50 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | $2,358.52 | $2,475.06 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | $3,034.96 | $3,247.65 |
| $125,000 | $4,807.69 | $3,708.94 | $4,020.25 |
| $150,000 | $5,769.23 | $4,366.15 | $4,727.46 |
| $200,000 | $7,692.31 | $5,717.54 | $6,117.31 |
Married filing jointly assumes one earner (W-4 Step 2 box not checked).
Hourly pay after taxes in Alaska
40 hours a week, paid weekly, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Gross per week | Take-home per week | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $600.00 | $521.02 | $27,093 |
| $20.00 | $800.00 | $680.72 | $35,398 |
| $25.00 | $1,000.00 | $840.42 | $43,702 |
| $30.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,000.91 | $52,047 |
Working overtime? Choose "Hourly" in the calculator and add your overtime hours: the 2026 W-4 lets you count the extra half of time-and-a-half as a deduction, which lowers federal withholding.
Sources
- Alaska Department of Labor, 2026 experience rates
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide
Alaska rules checked against these sources on 2026-10-10. See the paycheck calculator for all states, or compare living costs with the cost of living calculator. Estimates of withholding for a regular paycheck, not tax advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No state income tax. Employees pay Alaska unemployment insurance of 0.50% on the first $54,200 of wages in 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
About $1,927.65 every two weeks, or $50,119 a year, for a single filer with a standard 2026 W-4 and no other deductions. That is $2,307.69 gross minus $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare, plus $10.42 Alaska unemployment insurance (employee share).
What taxes come out of a paycheck in Alaska?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 of wages) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000), and Alaska unemployment insurance (employee share). There is no state income tax withholding.
