Alaska Minimum Wage 2026: $13.00/hr

Last updated: June 2026 — Source: Alaska Department of Labor

Alaska has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $13.00/hr applies to most covered employees.

Minimum Wage

$13.00

per hour

Tipped Wage

No tip credit

Full minimum wage required

Effective Date

2026-01-01

Alaska Overtime Rules

Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
Daily overtime threshold 8 hours (1.5x)
State overtime law Yes — state law

Alaska requires overtime at 1.5x for hours worked over 8 in a day OR over 40 in a week. Applies to employers with 4+ employees. No double time requirement.

Additional Information

Alaska: $13.00/hr from Jan 1, 2026; increases to $14.00/hr on July 1, 2026 (Ballot Measure 1, 2024). No tip credit allowed — tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage. Annual inflation adjustments.

Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: June 2026. Calculator results are estimates for informational purposes only. For disputes involving unpaid wages or wrongful termination, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.

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