The Alaska minimum wage for 2026 is $14.00 per hour. Increased to $14.00 on July 1, 2026 under the 2024 ballot measure. Scheduled to reach $15.00 on July 1, 2027.
Alaska does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Daily | 8 hours (1.5x) |
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Daily and weekly overtime do not apply to employers with fewer than 4 employees. A voluntary flexible 10-hour/4-day plan can be approved by the state.
Related labor laws in Alaska
Paid sick leave
Required. Alaska's voter-approved paid sick leave law took effect July 1, 2025.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day, after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Daily and weekly overtime do not apply to employers with fewer than 4 employees. A voluntary flexible 10-hour/4-day plan can be approved by the state.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Alaska Department of Labor.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Alaska and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Alaska sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $14.00 applies everywhere.