Alaska Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Alaska after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
You keep 79% of your gross pay
Federal income taxAnnual: −$13,170.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Federal standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Federal taxable income
- $83,900
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$12,400 | 10.0% | $1,240 |
| $12,400–$50,400 | 12.0% | $4,560 |
| $50,400–$105,700 | 22.0% | $7,370 |
| Total | $13,170 | |
Source:IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (drop PDF) — Section 4.01 Tax Rate Tables and Section 3.14 Standard Deduction, tax year 2026fetched June 17, 2026
State income taxAnnual: $0.00
No state income tax in Alaska.
Source:Alaska Department of Revenue — Tax Divisionfetched June 17, 2026
Social SecurityAnnual: −$6,200.00
- Wages subject to Social Security
- $100,000
$100,000 × 6.2% = $6,200
Source:SSA Office of the Chief Actuary — Contribution and Benefit Basefetched June 17, 2026
MedicareAnnual: −$1,450.00
- Wages subject to Medicare
- $100,000
$100,000 × 1.45% = $1,450Medicare has no wage cap.
Source:IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesfetched June 17, 2026
Updated June 17, 2026Source: Alaska Department of Revenue — Tax Division
Alaska income tax, explained
Alaska is one of a handful of states with no personal income tax — a feature voters have kept since the tax was repealed in 1980. Your Alaska paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare); there is no state withholding line.
Alaska also has no statewide sales tax, though some boroughs and cities levy local sales taxes. Separately, residents receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend — that payment is taxable on your federal return but is not subject to any state income tax.
Because Alaska levies neither a state income tax nor a statewide sales tax, a paycheck earned here is reduced only by the federal lines a worker would see anywhere. Seasonal and remote workers keep that full state-tax-free amount, though the Permanent Fund Dividend they later receive is still reported as income on their federal return. Relocating to Alaska removes any state-tax line from your pay stub, even as the cost of living and shipping in many communities offsets part of the advantage.
Example take-home pay in Alaska
Single filer, 2026 rates, before any pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | Take-home | / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $3,530 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $6,598 |
Frequently asked questions
- Does Alaska have a state income tax?
- No. Alaska repealed its individual income tax in 1980 and has not reinstated it. Only federal income tax and FICA come out of your wages.
- Is the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) taxed?
- The PFD is taxable income on your federal return, but Alaska does not tax it at the state level because there is no state income tax.
- Will I take home more in Alaska than in a state with income tax?
- For the same salary, yes — with no state income tax, your only mandatory paycheck deductions are federal income tax and FICA. Use the calculator above to see your exact figure.
- I work a seasonal job in Alaska but live in another state — is my pay tax-free?
- Alaska won't tax your wages, but the state where you keep permanent residency generally taxes your income wherever you earn it. A seasonal worker domiciled in an income-tax state may still owe that state on Alaska earnings; Alaska itself withholds nothing.
Compare other states
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Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator gives an approximate take-home figure based on 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and, where shown, state income tax. It does not account for tax credits (such as the Child Tax Credit or EITC), the Alternative Minimum Tax, preferential capital-gains rates, or itemized deductions beyond the standard deduction. Your actual paycheck may differ. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.