Alaska Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Alaska is $14.00 per hour, in effect since July 1, 2026. It is set by Alaska Statute 23.10.065, amended by Ballot Measure 1 (2024) and administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour Administration.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 16, 2026)
$14.00
in effect since July 1, 2026
2027 rate
$15.00
Effective July 1, 2027
Compared with federal $7.25
$6.75 higher
Federal and state rules both apply
Alaska minimum wage in 2027
$15.00 per hour from July 1, 2027, up $1.00 (7.1 percent).
Ballot Measure 1 (2024) sets $15.00 on July 1, 2027. From January 1, 2028 the rate is adjusted annually for inflation (Consumer Price Index).
Alaska moves in fixed $1.00 steps on July 1 through 2027 and then switches to annual Consumer Price Index adjustments starting January 1, 2028.
What changed in Alaska
Alaska changed its minimum wage during the period shown here. The rate in effect on January 1, 2026 was $13.00 (since July 1, 2025), and it moved to $14.00 on July 1, 2026.
- July 1, 2025$13.00
- July 1, 2026$14.00
Alaska does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers earn the full minimum in cash.
Alaska minimum wage pay calculator
- Weekly pay
- $560.00
- Monthly pay
- $2,426.67
- Yearly pay
- $29,120.00
- Overtime rate (1.5x)
- $21.00 per hour
Gross pay before taxes at $14.00 per hour in Alaska, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.
Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Alaska is $14.00 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. Alaska changed its minimum wage during the period shown here. The rate in effect on January 1, 2026 was $13.00 (since July 1, 2025), and it moved to $14.00 on July 1, 2026.
Will the Alaska minimum wage go up in 2027?
Ballot Measure 1 (2024) sets $15.00 on July 1, 2027. From January 1, 2028 the rate is adjusted annually for inflation (Consumer Price Index).
Does Alaska have local minimum wages?
Alaska's page is based on the statewide rate. Cities or counties may have their own rules where state law allows it, and employers must pay the highest rate that applies.
Sources for Alaska
- Alaska DOLWD: Ballot Measure 1 FAQ
- Alaska DOLWD: Wage and Hour
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
Sources checked October 16, 2026.