Alaska variant. This is a Alaska-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Alaska's state income tax (No state income tax) is the single biggest factor in how much of your paycheck you actually keep. On the state's median household income of $89,336, the state portion of your withholding looks very different from a neighbor across the border.
How Alaska income tax affects take-home pay
Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, so your only mandatory deductions are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). That gives Alaska workers a meaningful take-home advantage over high-tax states at the same gross salary.
Federal withholding, Social Security, and Medicare apply on top of any state tax. Use the calculator above to enter your exact gross pay, filing status, and pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA, health premiums) for a precise Alaska take-home figure.
Alaska pay in context
The Alaska median household income is $89,336. Cost of living matters too: the state's median home value is $365,000 and the combined average sales tax is 1.82%, both of which shape how far your take-home pay stretches.
About taxes and housing in Alaska
Alaska levies no state income tax and no statewide sales tax, relying heavily on oil and natural resource revenue.
Property taxes are levied only by local boroughs and municipalities, so many remote areas of Alaska have no property tax at all.
Alaska's economy is anchored by oil, fishing, and tourism, and residents receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend from oil revenue investments.
Worked example: $89,336 salary in Alaska
On a $89,336 salary, Alaska takes $0 in state income tax. After the 7.65% FICA payroll tax ($6,834) and federal income tax, your take-home is materially higher than in a state taxing at 5-10%.
Quick reference
- State income tax: No state income tax
- State sales tax: 0% (plus 1.82% avg local)
- Median home value: $365,000
- Median household income: $89,336
- Effective property tax rate: 1.04%
- Avg auto insurance: $1,265/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alaska tax my paycheck?
No. Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so only federal tax and FICA are withheld.
What is the median income in Alaska?
The median household income in Alaska is $89,336 (US Census ACS).
How do I lower my Alaska withholding?
Increase pre-tax contributions (401(k), HSA, FSA) and confirm your W-4 allowances. The calculator above shows the take-home impact of each pre-tax dollar.