Alaska Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Alaska takes home about $50,119 a year, or $1,928 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,927.65
$50,119.00 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alaska unemployment insurance | $10.42 | $271.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,927.65 | $50,119.00 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 8.4%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Alaska paycheck taxes in 2026
Alaska has no state income tax, but it is one of the few states where employees pay unemployment insurance: 0.5% of wages up to $54,200 in 2026, so at most $271 a year.
- Alaska has no state income tax and no statewide sales tax.
- Employees pay 0.5% of wages into the state unemployment insurance fund, up to a $54,200 wage cap in 2026.
- Residents receive the yearly Permanent Fund Dividend, which isn't part of your paycheck but is taxable federal income.
Because there is no state income tax, workers in Alaska usually take home more than workers with the same salary in states like California or New York.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Alaska
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,120 | $2,843 | $1,312 |
| $50,000 | $42,105 | $3,509 | $1,619 |
| $60,000 | $50,119 | $4,177 | $1,928 |
| $75,000 | $61,322 | $5,110 | $2,359 |
| $100,000 | $78,909 | $6,576 | $3,035 |
| $150,000 | $113,520 | $9,460 | $4,366 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Alaska paychecks, the PFD and local sales tax
Alaska is unusual among states without an income tax: there is still a state deduction on your pay stub. Employees pay into the state unemployment insurance fund at 0.5% of wages, up to a $54,200 wage cap in 2026. Once you pass the cap, the deduction stops for the rest of the year, so it never costs more than $271.
The Permanent Fund Dividend never appears on your paycheck, but it does affect your federal tax. The 2026 payment is $1,200: a $1,000 dividend plus a $200 energy relief payment. The state says adults must report the full amount on their federal return, and a paycheck calculator can't see it. If you want tax on your dividend taken out as you go, add it as other income in Step 4(a) of your W-4.
- There is no statewide sales tax, but many cities and boroughs charge their own, from about 1% to 7%.
- Where a borough and a city inside it both tax sales, you pay the two rates added together.
- Local sales tax needs voter approval, and each community decides what is taxable, so rates and exemptions differ from town to town.
Alaska vs other Pacific states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $4,123 more a year in Alaska than in Oregon. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $271 | $50,119 | — |
| Washington | $832 | $49,558 | −$561 |
| Hawaii | $3,034 | $47,356 | −$2,763 |
| Oregon | $4,394 | $45,996 | −$4,123 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska does not tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are taken from your paycheck.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Alaska is about $50,119 a year after tax, or about $1,928 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Alaska unemployment insurance and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Is the Alaska PFD taxable?
Yes, for federal income tax. The state says adults must report the full dividend on their federal return, even if part of it was garnished. Alaska itself has no income tax to pay on it.
Why is Alaska unemployment insurance on my pay stub?
Alaska is one of the few states where employees pay into unemployment insurance. In 2026 the rate is 0.5% of wages up to $54,200, so the most you pay is $271 for the year.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also have no income tax on wages, with take-home pay close to Alaska’s:
- Florida paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Nevada paycheck calculator No state income tax
- New Hampshire paycheck calculator No state income tax
- South Dakota paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Tennessee paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Texas paycheck calculator No state income tax
Compare take-home pay in all 48 states
Side income or gig work in Alaska?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Alaska (no state income tax), and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Alaska’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- Alaska Department of Labor: Unemployment insurance tax
- Alaska Department of Revenue: Tax Division
- Alaska Department of Revenue: 2026 Permanent Fund Dividend
- Alaska PFD: Tax information
- Alaska Office of the State Assessor: Sales tax information
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .