Estimate your self-employment tax in Juneau for 2026: the 15.3% SE tax, the deductible half, federal income tax, and quarterly payments.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Juneau self-employed workers pay federal SE tax and federal income tax, but no Alaska state income tax. Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax, making it one of the most tax-friendly states in the country. Residents may also receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) from oil revenue.
| Net Profit | SE Tax | Half-SE Deduction | Total Est. Tax | Per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $4,239 | $2,119 | $5,546 | $1,387 |
| $50,000 | $7,065 | $3,532 | $10,602 | $2,651 |
| $75,000 | $10,597 | $5,299 | $17,545 | $4,386 |
| $100,000 | $14,130 | $7,065 | $26,189 | $6,547 |
| $150,000 | $21,194 | $10,597 | $43,898 | $10,975 |
Single filer, standard deduction. Total tax = SE tax + federal income tax. Estimates only.
Juneau is the capital of Alaska, reachable only by boat or plane, with an economy built on state government, a large summer cruise-ship tourism industry, fishing, and mining in the surrounding Tongass National Forest.
| Local Metric | Juneau (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 32,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | the City and Borough of Juneau |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 145 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $23.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $46.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $11.91/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,400/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,750/month |
| Median home price | $450,000 |
| Median household income | $95,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 5% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1% 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.
The federal SE tax rate is 15.3% (12.4% Social Security plus 2.9% Medicare), the same in Juneau as everywhere. It applies to 92.35% of net profit; Social Security stops at $176,100 of net earnings.
Alaska has no state income tax, so self-employment income earned in Juneau is not subject to state tax, only federal SE and income tax.
On $60,000 of net profit in Juneau, estimated total tax (SE plus federal) is about $13,131, or roughly $3,283 per quarter.
Juneau does not levy a local self-employment or income tax. Business owners should still budget for any required local license.
Business expenses that lower net profit (equipment, software, home office, mileage) reduce both SE tax and income tax. The deductible half of SE tax, self-employed health insurance, and retirement contributions reduce income tax.