Hourly to Salary for Alaska (2026)
Alaska (AK) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$11.73/hr
Minimum Annual Salary (at 40 hrs/wk)
$24,398
Median Hourly Rate
$37.02/hr
Median Household Income
$77,000
State Income Tax Rate
None (no state income tax)
How This Calculator Works in Alaska
This calculator converts an hourly wage to its annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly salary equivalents for workers in Alaska. Enter your hourly rate and work schedule to see the breakdown. It uses the standard 2,080-hour work year by default and can be adjusted for different weekly hours or weeks per year to match your actual schedule.
Alaska Overview
Alaska's minimum wage is $11.73/hr per hour — Alaska's minimum wage is adjusted annually for inflation. The state has no state income tax or state sales tax, which significantly affects take-home pay. The median hourly wage in Alaska is approximately $37.02/hr, and the median household income is $77,000. Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax, which means hourly workers retain more of their gross earnings than in most other states.
How Alaska Compares
Alaska's minimum wage of $11.73 is lower than neighboring Washington's $16.66. The median hourly rate of $37.02 is below Washington's $39.42. States with higher minimum wages generally have higher costs of living — Alaska's cost of living index is 125 compared to the national average of 100.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $16.66/hr min wage | Washington has a minimum wage of $16.66, a median hourly rate of approximately $39.42, and no state income tax. |
| Hawaii | $14.00/hr min wage | Hawaii has a minimum wage of $14.00, a median hourly rate of approximately $40.38, and a state income tax rate up to 11%. |
| California | $16.50/hr min wage | California has a minimum wage of $16.50, a median hourly rate of approximately $40.87, and a state income tax rate up to 13.3%. |
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which translates to $15,080 annually at full time. Alaska's minimum wage of $11.73 yields an annual salary of $24,398. The median hourly wage in Alaska is approximately $37.02, which is above the national median of roughly $26.44 per hour.
Tips for Alaska Residents
- 1Alaska combines daily overtime protections (like California) with no state income tax and no state sales tax, creating a unique compensation landscape for hourly workers. Use the state minimum as a baseline when evaluating hourly job offers in Alaska.
- 2The standard conversion assumes 2,080 working hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks). Adjust for unpaid time off if your employer does not offer paid vacation.
- 3Alaska has no state income tax, so your hourly-to-salary conversion is closer to your actual take-home pay than in states with income taxes. You still owe federal taxes and FICA.
- 4If you regularly work overtime in Alaska, your effective annual salary will be higher than the standard 40-hour calculation. Use the overtime calculator for a more precise estimate.
- 5When comparing hourly pay to a salaried offer, add the value of benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off — these typically represent 20-30% of additional compensation value.