In Alaska, overtime is more generous than the federal rule. Non-exempt employees earn time and a half after 8 hours (1.5x) in a day and after 40 hours in a week, and double time can apply on long days.
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.
Overtime rules in Alaska
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Daily | 8 hours (1.5x) |
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
At the Alaska minimum wage of $14.00, the overtime rate is $21.00 an hour (1.5×).
Alaska overtime calculator
Enter your rate and hours to see your overtime and total pay for the week.
Who is covered
Most hourly employees are non-exempt, which means they must be paid overtime. The main exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act are bona fide executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees who are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Job title alone does not decide it, the actual duties and pay do.