Alaska has no tax on wage income, the 5th lowest combined sales tax (1.82%) and a $14.00 minimum wage as of 2026.
$6,389 a year: that is roughly what a Alaska homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($0), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($455), property tax on a $300,000 house ($2,820) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($3,114).
Alaska does not tax wages. No individual income tax on wages or salaries. A worker earning $50,000 or $100,000 owes federal income tax and FICA but no Alaska income tax. Source: Tax Foundation, rates as of January 1, 2026.
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Alaska's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Alaska to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,592 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
The state rate is 0.00% and local governments add 1.82% on average, for a combined 1.82%, 5th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $18 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Alaska minimum wage is $14.00 an hour, 20th highest in the country, or $29,120 a year for full-time work, $14,040 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Alaska paid property taxes equal to 0.94% of home value on average, the 20th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $2,820 a year, or $235 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 28.83¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 6th highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $259 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
| Measure | Alaska | Median state |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax | None | 4.7% |
| Combined sales tax | 1.82% | 7.00% |
| Minimum wage | $14.00 | $11.85 |
| Property tax | 0.94% | 0.79% |
| Electricity | 28.83¢ | 16.09¢ |
Alaska figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Alaska revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.
Explore calculators by category: Finance · Health · Legal · Math · Construction
Planning a major financial decision in Alaska? Our Home Buyer's Guide and Retirement Planning Guide walk you through every step with the right calculator at each stage.