Alaska Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
The Alaska minimum wage is $14.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25. Full time, that is about $29,120 a year.
Alaska minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | $13.00 |
| From 2026-07-01 | $14.00 |
| January 1, 2027 | $14.00 (no change) |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $14.00 |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $14.00 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $560 |
| Per month | $2,427 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $29,120 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $2,131 |
Other payroll deductions in Alaska
| Program | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance (employee) | 0.5% | $54,200 |
Details
- Ballot Measure 1 (2024): $13.00 on 2025-07-01, $14.00 on 2026-07-01, $15.00 on 2027-07-01; CPI indexing resumes 2028-01-01.
- No tip credit.
- School bus drivers: at least 2x the state minimum.
Sources: dol.gov · labor.alaska.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?
$14.00 an hour as of 2026-10-25.
Will the Alaska minimum wage go up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Alaska?
Alaska does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers get the full $14.00 before tips.
How much is $14 an hour per year?
$29,120 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $2,427 a month before taxes.