Alaska Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Last updated: 2026-10-07 · Alaska figures checked against official sources on 2026-10-07
Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so the only taxes on a Alaska paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%), plus Alaska UI (employee). A $50,000 salary paid every two weeks to a single employee with a basic W-4 comes to $1,923.08 gross, $146.92 federal withholding and $147.11 FICA and $9.62 in state premiums — $1,619.43 take-home per check, about $42,105 a year.
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For the $184,500 wage base and the $200,000 Additional Medicare threshold.
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Paycheck breakdown · 2026 · Alaska
| Item | This check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| Gross pay | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| − Federal income tax | −$146.92 | −$3,820 |
| − Social Security (6.2%) | −$119.23 | −$3,100 |
| − Medicare (1.45%) | −$27.88 | −$725 |
| Alaska income tax No state income tax on wages | $0.00 | $0 |
| − Alaska UI (employee) (0.5%) On the first $54,200 of wages in 2026. | −$9.62 | |
| Net pay | $1,619.43 | $42,105 |
Year total for state programs (with their wage caps): $250.
How federal withholding was figured (Pub. 15-T Worksheet 1A)
| 1a | Taxable wages this pay period | $1,923.08 |
| 1b | Pay periods per year | 26 |
| 1c | Annualized wages | $50,000.08 |
| 1d | Step 4(a) other income | $0.00 |
| 1f | Step 4(b) deductions | $0.00 |
| 1g | Standard adjustment ($12,900 MFJ / $8,600 other) | $8,600.00 |
| 2a | Adjusted Annual Wage Amount | $41,400.08 |
| 2b–2d | Row: at least $19,900 → $1,240.00 + 12% of the excess (standard single schedule) | |
| 2g | Annual tentative withholding | $3,820.01 |
| 2h | ÷ pay periods | $146.92 |
| 3b | Step 3 credits per period | −$0.00 |
| 4a | Extra withholding (Step 4(c)) | $0.00 |
| 4b | Federal income tax to withhold | $146.92 |
What the employer pays on top
| Social Security match (6.2%) | $119.23 |
| Medicare match (1.45%) | $27.88 |
| FUTA (0.6% of the first $7,000) | $11.54 |
| Federal employer taxes this check | $158.65 |
Plus state unemployment, paid-leave employer shares and workers' comp — payroll cost calculator has every state's 2026 rates.
Alaska take-home pay examples (2026)
Paid biweekly, 2026 W-4 with only the filing status, no pre-tax deductions or local tax. Computed with the same engine as the calculator.
| Salary · filing status | Gross / check | Federal | Soc. Sec. + Medicare | State premiums | Net / check | Net / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 · single | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $9.62 | $1,619.43 | $42,105 |
| $50,000 · married, one income | $1,923.08 | $68.46 | $147.11 | $9.62 | $1,697.89 | $44,145 |
| $100,000 · single | $3,846.15 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $19.23 | $3,026.15 | $78,909 |
| $100,000 · married, one income | $3,846.15 | $293.85 | $294.23 | $19.23 | $3,238.84 | $84,439 |
Why a Alaska paycheck has no state tax line
No local income taxes on wages.
Not an income tax, but employee-paid: Alaska employees contribute 0.50% of wages to unemployment insurance on the first $54,200 of 2026 wages (Alaska DOLWD, 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates: 'The 2026 Employee Rate is 0.50%', taxable wage base $54,200).
Your employer still withholds federal income tax from your Form W-4 and Social Security and Medicare. Not sure your W-4 is right? Use the W-4 withholding calculator.
Other deductions from a Alaska paycheck
- Alaska UI (employee) — 0.5%, first $54,200 of wages. Source
Local income taxes in Alaska
No local income taxes on wages.
Alaska paycheck FAQ
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
About $42,105 a year — $1,619.43 per biweekly paycheck — for a single filer with a basic 2026 W-4 and no pre-tax deductions: $146.92 federal income tax, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare and $9.62 in Alaska UI (employee) per check. A married couple filing jointly on one $50,000 income keeps about $44,145 ($1,697.89 per check).
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Alaska?
About $78,909 for a single filer ($3,026.15 per biweekly check) and $84,439 for a married couple with one income ($3,238.84 per check). Add 401(k), health or HSA deductions in the calculator to see your exact number.
Why is there no state income tax on my Alaska paycheck?
No local income taxes on wages. Employers in Alaska withhold only federal income tax and FICA, plus Alaska UI (employee). If you live in Alaska but work in a state that taxes wages, that state can still tax what you earn there.
Do I need a state withholding form in Alaska?
No. With no state income tax there is no Alaska withholding certificate; your employer only needs your federal Form W-4 (and Form I-9).
Are there local income taxes in Alaska?
No local income taxes on wages.
What else comes out of a Alaska paycheck besides income tax?
Alaska UI (employee): 0.5% (first $54,200 of wages). Plus federal Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, and 0.9% more over $200,000).
More for Alaska employers and employees
Official Sources
Figures checked against these sources on 2026-10-07- Alaska DOR Tax Division - Personal Income Tax ('does not have an individual income tax')
- Alaska DOR Tax Division - Withholding Tax
- Alaska DOLWD - 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates (employee rate 0.50%, wage base $54,200)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — federal withholding
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — FICA
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