Calculate your overtime pay in Anchorage based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using the federal FLSA 40-hour rule for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Applicable minimum wage in Anchorage: $11.91/hour
Alaska requires daily overtime in addition to the federal weekly standard: for employers with four or more employees, non-exempt workers earn 1.5x their regular rate after 8 hours in a workday and after 40 hours in a workweek, whichever results in more overtime.
| Rule | Anchorage (AK) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | 1.5x after 8 hours/day (employers with 4 or more employees) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $11.91/hour |
| Federal overtime rate | 1.5x regular rate (FLSA) |
Your overtime rate is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes hourly wages and most non-discretionary bonuses. For example, at $22.00/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $33.00.
Anchorage is by far the largest city in Alaska, home to nearly half the state's population, with an economy built on oil and gas, a major military presence at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, air cargo through one of the world's busiest cargo airports, healthcare, and tourism.
| Local Metric | Anchorage (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 290,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | the Municipality of Anchorage |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 125 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $22.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $45.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $11.91/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,300/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,650/month |
| Median home price | $380,000 |
| Median household income | $90,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 0% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1.3% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
In Anchorage, Alaska requires daily overtime in addition to the federal weekly standard: for employers with four or more employees, non-exempt workers earn 1.5x their regular rate after 8 hours in a workday and after 40 hours in a workweek, whichever results in more overtime. Overtime is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes most non-discretionary bonuses, not just your base hourly wage.
The applicable minimum wage in Anchorage is $11.91/hour. Anchorage does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Alaska statewide minimum of $11.91/hour applies; Alaska indexes the rate to inflation each January. Overtime must be at least 1.5x your regular rate, and if your rate is higher than the minimum, overtime is figured on your actual rate.
Yes. Alaska requires daily overtime (1.5x after 8 hours in a workday) for most employers with four or more employees, in addition to weekly overtime after 40 hours. The calculator on this page estimates weekly overtime.
Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who earn above the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Alaska generally follows the federal exemption rules, with its own daily overtime protections for hourly workers. Check with an employment attorney for your situation.
Overtime is taxed as ordinary wages. New for 2026, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act lets eligible non-exempt workers deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) of overtime pay from federal taxable income. Alaska has no state income tax on wages, so only the federal overtime rules apply. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.