Your hub for Alaska taxes: no state income tax, plus free calculators for take-home pay, self-employment tax, quarterly estimates, and salary conversion.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: IRS, BLS, Alaska Department of Revenue
In Alaska, the only taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare), because there is no broad state income tax on wages. 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.
| Tax | 2026 Rate / Detail |
|---|---|
| Alaska State Income Tax | No state income tax |
| Alaska State Sales Tax (base) | None |
| Federal Income Tax | 10% to 37% (progressive brackets) |
| Social Security | 6.2% on first $176,100 |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages (plus 0.9% above $200,000) |
| Federal Standard Deduction (Single / MFJ) | $15,000 / $30,000 |
| Minimum Wage | $11.73 / hour |
| State Tax Authority | Alaska Department of Revenue |
No. Alaska is one of the nine states with no broad state income tax on wages. 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.
Because Alaska has no state income tax, the taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100), and Medicare (1.45%). Use the take-home pay calculator to estimate your net pay.
Alaska has no state income tax, so self-employment income is not subject to state income tax. Self-employed workers still owe federal self-employment tax (15.3%) and federal income tax. See the self-employment tax calculator above.
Yes, for federal taxes. Even without state income tax, self-employed Alaska residents who expect to owe federal tax generally make quarterly estimated payments to the IRS. The quarterly tax calculator estimates the amounts and due dates.
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, though some local jurisdictions may levy their own.