How to use the Alaska Paycheck calculator
- Enter your numbers. Fill in annual salary, state, pay frequency, filing status.
- Enter pre-tax deductions details. Fill in 401 contribution, health insurance / paycheck.
- Read your results. Results update instantly. The headline shows the take-home pay per paycheck; the breakdown and table below show the details.
Alaska income tax in 2026
Alaska is one of the states with no personal income tax on wages, so your paycheck only has federal withholding and FICA taken out.
What makes Alaska different
Alaska has neither a personal income tax nor a statewide sales tax, and residents may receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend funded by oil revenue. One quirk: Alaska is the only state where employees pay a share of state unemployment insurance through payroll withholding, a small deduction you will see on your pay stub.
- Alaska has no state personal income tax and no statewide sales tax.
- Alaska is the only state that withholds state unemployment insurance from employees (0.5% of wages up to the taxable wage base in recent years); this small deduction is not included.
Example take-home pay in Alaska (2026, single, paid biweekly)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Alaska tax | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629.04 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 |
Examples assume the 2026 federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
Worked example
With these inputs: annual salary (gross)$75,000; stateAlaska; pay frequencyEvery 2 weeks; filing statusSingle; 401(k) contribution5%.
The calculator gives a take-home pay per paycheck of $2,256.44 ($58,668 per year · 26 paychecks). Other results: gross pay per check$2,884.62, total tax rate16.8%, federal marginal rate22%, yearly take-home$58,668.
What your results mean
Your Alaska take-home pay is gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and any pre-tax deductions you enter. On a $100,000 salary a single filer in Alaska keeps about $79,180 a year in 2026.
Tips
- Because Alaska has no wage tax, pre-tax 401(k) and health deductions only save federal tax here. They still lower your taxable income.
- Update your federal W-4 (and state form, if any) after major life changes.
- Compare with other states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax in 2026?
No. Alaska does not tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld from your paycheck.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
About $61,593 per year, or $2,368.94 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions (2026 estimate).
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
About $42,355 per year ($1,629.04 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026.
What percentage of a $100,000 salary goes to taxes in Alaska?
About 20.8% in 2026 for a single filer: federal income tax $13,170, Social Security and Medicare $7,650, and Alaska tax $0.
Are there local income taxes in Alaska?
This calculator covers state tax only. Alaska does not generally levy city or county income taxes on wages, but check your locality.
How is Alaska income tax withheld from my paycheck?
It isn’t. With no state income tax, your employer withholds only federal income tax and FICA (7.65%).
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Sources
- Alaska Dept. of Revenue: Tax Division
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026