US state minimum wage

Minimum wage in Alaska

$13.00 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov

Rate as of Jan 1 2026 is $13.00. Scheduled to rise to $14.00 on 2026-07-01 (ballot-measure phase-in). Annually indexed thereafter.

Earnings calculator

Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.

Hourly
$13.00
Daily
$104
Weekly
$520
Monthly
$2,253
Annual
$27,040

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly
$13.00
Weekly (40h)
$520
Monthly
$2,253
Annual
$27,040

Minimum wage in Alaska: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Alaska?
The minimum wage in Alaska is $13.00 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Alaska minimum wage works out to about $27,040 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
Rate as of Jan 1 2026 is $13.00. Scheduled to rise to $14.00 on 2026-07-01 (ballot-measure phase-in). Annually indexed thereafter.

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