Minimum Wage in Alaska
The current Alaska minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $14.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. It rises to $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2027, and is adjusted for inflation each year after that. Alaska's minimum wage must stay at least $2.00 above the federal minimum wage. AS 23.10.065(a), (d)
| Minimum wage | $14.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. It rises to $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2027, and is adjusted for inflation each year after that. Alaska's minimum wage must stay at least $2.00 above the federal minimum wage. Scheduled increase: $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2027; after that, annual inflation adjustments (Anchorage CPI) take effect each January 1. Source: AS 23.10.065(a), (d) |
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| Tipped minimum wage | No tip credit. Employers must pay tipped employees the full state minimum wage before tips; tips cannot be counted toward the minimum wage. Source: AS 23.10.065(a) |
| Overtime | Time-and-a-half after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week (daily overtime hours are not double-counted toward the weekly total). Employers with fewer than four employees in the regular course of business are not covered by the state overtime rule. Source: AS 23.10.060 |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Alaska?
$14.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. It rises to $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2027, and is adjusted for inflation each year after that. Alaska's minimum wage must stay at least $2.00 above the federal minimum wage.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Alaska?
No tip credit. Employers must pay tipped employees the full state minimum wage before tips; tips cannot be counted toward the minimum wage.
What are the overtime rules in Alaska?
Time-and-a-half after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week (daily overtime hours are not double-counted toward the weekly total). Employers with fewer than four employees in the regular course of business are not covered by the state overtime rule.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.