Take Home Pay for Alaska (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Alaska (AK) Key Facts
State Income Tax
0%
Sales Tax Rate
0%
Property Tax Rate
1.19%
Overall State Tax Burden
1.2% combined rates
How This Calculator Works in Alaska
This calculator estimates your take-home pay in Alaska, factoring in federal income tax, FICA, and the absence of state income tax.
Alaska Overview
Take-home pay in Alaska benefits from zero state income tax—only federal income tax and FICA reduce your paycheck. No state income tax withholding. Alaska also distributes an annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to residents.
How Alaska Compares
Alaska's combined rates (income: 0%, sales: 0%, property: 1.19%) compare to Washington (0%, 6.5%, 1.03%) and Hawaii (11%, 4%, 0.28%).
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0% | Washington has an income tax rate of 0%. |
| Hawaii | 11% | Hawaii has an income tax rate of 11%. |
Alaska's income tax rate of 0% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Alaska Residents
- 1Alaska has no state income tax, giving you higher take-home pay than most states.
- 2Even without state income tax, federal income tax and FICA (7.65%) still reduce your paycheck.
- 3No state income tax withholding. Alaska also distributes an annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to residents.
- 4Maximize pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions to further reduce federal taxable income and boost take-home.
- 5Review your W-4 annually—without state tax to offset, some workers under-withhold federally.