Overtime for Alaska (2026)
Alaska (AK) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$11.73
Overtime Rule
Daily and weekly
Weekly Overtime Threshold
40 hours
Overtime Multiplier
1.5x regular rate
State Income Tax Rate
None (no state income tax)
Daily Overtime Threshold
8 hours
How This Calculator Works in Alaska
This overtime calculator applies Alaska's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for Alaska's daily overtime thresholds and weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.
Alaska Overview
Alaska is one of the few states with daily overtime — employers must pay time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 8 in a single day, similar to California's daily overtime provisions. The state minimum wage is $11.73 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.
How Alaska Compares
Alaska's minimum wage of $11.73 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Unlike most states, Alaska enforces daily overtime, which can significantly increase pay for workers with long shifts. Neighboring Washington has a minimum wage of $16.66 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $16.66/hr min wage | Washington follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| Hawaii | $14.00/hr min wage | Hawaii follows the standard federal overtime rule of 1.5x after 40 hours per week. |
| California | $16.50/hr min wage | California has daily overtime rules in addition to the federal 40-hour weekly rule. |
The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. Alaska's minimum wage of $11.73 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.
Tips for Alaska Residents
- 1Alaska's minimum wage is $11.73 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
- 2Alaska is one of the few states with daily overtime — employers must pay time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 8 in a single day, similar to California's daily overtime provisions. Plan your schedule around these thresholds to understand your expected pay.
- 3Alaska has no state income tax, so overtime earnings are only subject to federal income tax and FICA. This means you keep a larger share of overtime pay than workers in states with income taxes.
- 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
- 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult Alaska's department of labor.
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