Alaska paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | None |
|---|---|
| State payroll taxes | Unemployment Insurance (0.5% of the first $54,200 of wages, at most $271 a year) |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Federal (every state) | 2026 brackets from 10% to 37%; Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500; Medicare 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000 |
| Sales tax | 1.82% average combined rate — Alaska sales tax calculator |
How Alaska taxes your paycheck
Alaska has no individual income tax, so there is no state income tax withholding and no state withholding certificate to fill out. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply as they do everywhere: on the $65,000 example they take 16.3% of gross pay.
State payroll contributions
- Unemployment Insurance: 0.5% of the first $54,200 of wages, at most $271 a year. Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 2026 rates.
The calculator applies these to gross pay minus Section 125 (pre-tax health) deductions. They fund benefits you can claim yourself, such as partial wage replacement during a disability or a family or medical leave.
Worked example: $65,000 salary in Alaska
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks), with no 401(k) or health deductions — the calculator's starting values:
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$942.50 |
| Alaska income tax | −$0.00 | −$0.00 |
| AK Unemployment Insurance | −$10.42 | −$271.00 |
| Take-home pay | $2,082.17 | $54,136.50 |
Federal: $65,000 − $16,100 standard deduction = $48,900 taxable, which the 2026 single brackets tax at $5,620.00.
Alaska: no state income tax on wages, so $0.
Unemployment Insurance $271.00.
All taxes together take 16.7% of gross pay, leaving $54,136.50.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Alaska
| Salary | Single, per year | Single, biweekly | AK income tax | Total tax rate | Married jointly, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,120 | $1,312.31 | $0 | 14.7% | $35,960 |
| $50,000 | $42,105 | $1,619.42 | $0 | 15.8% | $44,145 |
| $65,000 | $54,137 | $2,082.17 | $0 | 16.7% | $56,317 |
| $80,000 | $64,839 | $2,493.81 | $0 | 19% | $68,369 |
| $100,000 | $78,909 | $3,034.96 | $0 | 21.1% | $84,439 |
| $150,000 | $113,520 | $4,366.15 | $0 | 24.3% | $122,914 |
Standard deduction only, with no pre-tax deductions or dependents and no local tax. The total tax rate (single) includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax and state payroll contributions.
Alaska compared with nearby states
On a $65,000 salary (single, biweekly), Alaska ranks 9 of 51 for take-home pay, where 1 keeps the most. Oregon, Hawaii and Washington would leave less.
Local income taxes are left out, except Maryland's county tax, which every resident pays (3.20% used here).
| State | State & county income tax | State payroll taxes | Take-home per year | vs. Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $0 | $271 | $54,137 | — |
| Washington | $0 | $902 | $53,506 | −$631 |
| Oregon | $4,363 | $455 | $49,590 | −$4,547 |
| Hawaii | $3,136 | $325 | $50,946 | −$3,190 |
Good to know about Alaska paychecks
- Residents receive the Permanent Fund Dividend: $1,000 plus a $200 energy relief payment in 2026. The dividend is taxable on your federal return.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $65,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
About $54,137 a year, or $2,082.17 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after $5,620 of federal income tax, $4,973 of Social Security and Medicare and $271 of Unemployment Insurance. A married couple filing jointly on the same salary keeps about $56,317.
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska repealed its individual income tax in 1980. Employers withhold only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Unemployment Insurance.
What else is taken out of a paycheck in Alaska?
Besides federal taxes, Alaska employees pay Unemployment Insurance (0.5% of the first $54,200 of wages, at most $271 a year). On a $65,000 salary that comes to about $271 a year.
Do cities or counties in Alaska tax wages?
No. Local governments in Alaska do not tax employees' wages, so the state-level estimate is complete apart from your own deductions.
Is take-home pay higher in Alaska or nearby states?
On a $65,000 single salary, Alaska ranks 9 of 51 for take-home pay at $54,137. None of its neighbors leaves more, while Oregon ($49,590), Hawaii ($50,946) and Washington ($53,506) leave less.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your federal Form W-4, any Alaska withholding certificate, pre-tax benefits and year-to-date wages. Alaska income tax figures: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan. 1, 2026). Payroll contributions: sources listed above. Checked October 2026.