Alaska Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Alaska take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state payroll premiums, and pre-tax deductions — updated for 2026.
How Alaska paychecks work
Alaska has no state income tax and no statewide sales tax, so the main state-level deduction you'll see on an Alaska paycheck is the employee share of unemployment insurance — one of the few states where workers pay into UI directly.
Alaska payroll rules in this calculator
- Unemployment insurance (employee share): 0.50% of wages up to the 2026 taxable wage base of $54,200, per the Alaska Department of Labor. That caps the deduction at $271 for the year.
- No state income tax: Alaska doesn't tax wages or other personal income.
- Permanent Fund Dividend: the annual PFD payment isn't part of your paycheck, but it is taxable federal income — plan for it separately at tax time.
Federal taxes still apply
Every Alaska paycheck still has federal income tax withheld using the 2026 brackets (10% to 37%) after your standard deduction — $16,100 for single filers, $24,150 for heads of household, and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages, plus an extra 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 for joint filers).
Alaska take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions:
| Annual salary | Biweekly take-home | Annual take-home | Total taxes withheld |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,312.31 | $34,120 | 14.7% |
| $60,000 | $1,927.65 | $50,119 | 16.5% |
| $80,000 | $2,493.81 | $64,839 | 19.0% |
| $100,000 | $3,034.96 | $78,909 | 21.1% |
| $150,000 | $4,366.15 | $113,520 | 24.3% |
Calculated with the same formulas as the calculator above. Your actual withholding depends on your W-4 and benefit elections.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska doesn't tax wages, so no state income tax is withheld from your paycheck. You will still see the state payroll deductions listed above.
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Alaska?
For a single filer paid biweekly with no pre-tax deductions, total withholding comes to about 16.5% of gross pay in 2026, leaving roughly $1,928 per paycheck.
Does a 401(k) contribution lower my federal tax?
Yes. Traditional 401(k) contributions come out before federal income tax is calculated, so each dollar you contribute reduces your taxable wages — though Social Security and Medicare still apply to it.
Why doesn't my pay stub match exactly?
Employers withhold based on your W-4 elections, benefit costs, and payroll timing, so your stub can differ by a few dollars per period. Use this as a close estimate rather than an exact match.