Alaska Bonus Tax Calculator (2026)
Alaska has no state income tax, so a bonus has only federal income tax (22%) and FICA withheld.
Alaska rules for bonuses
No state income tax on wages.
The State of Alaska currently does not have an individual income tax... therefore no employee withholding for state income tax is required.
Take-home bonus by amount
| Bonus | Federal (22%) | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $220 | $77 | $5 | $699 |
| $2,500 | $550 | $191 | $13 | $1,746 |
| $5,000 | $1,100 | $383 | $25 | $3,493 |
| $10,000 | $2,200 | $765 | $50 | $6,985 |
| $20,000 | $4,400 | $1,530 | $100 | $13,970 |
| $50,000 | $11,000 | $3,825 | $250 | $34,925 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the bonus tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so only federal income tax (22%) and FICA (7.65%) are withheld from a bonus.
How much of a $10,000 bonus do I keep in Alaska?
About $6,985 for a single filer earning $85,000: $2,200 federal, $765 Social Security and Medicare and $50 state.
Will I get some of the bonus tax back?
Possibly. The 22% federal rate is only withholding. At tax time your bonus is taxed at your bracket (22% at this salary).