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Alaska Minimum Wage (2026)
At a glance
| Hourly (2026) | $14.00 |
| Hourly (2025) | $13.00 |
| vs federal ($7.25) | +$6.75/hr higher |
| Note | effective July 1, 2026 |
| Scheduled increase | $15.00 on 2027-07-01 |
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?
$14.00 per hour for 2026, up from $13.00 in 2025.
How much is $14.00/hour per year?
Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks), that's $29,120 per year before taxes, about $2,427 per month. Calculate your own hours: /tools/hourly-salary-calculator/?rate=14.
Which rate applies if city and state minimum wages differ?
Employers must pay the highest of federal, state, and local rates for work performed in that jurisdiction.
Wage history (2019–2026)
Tipped employees in Alaska
Federal law (FLSA) allows a "tip credit": employers pay a lower cash wage ($14.00 here) as long as cash wage + tips reach at least the full minimum wage ($14.00). Alaska does not allow a tip credit — tipped staff must be paid the full minimum before tips.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor · Alaska labor department · NCSL. Verified 2026-09-09. Overtime rules by state → · 2027 increases →