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Alaska Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Alaska minimum wage is $13.00/hour. Overtime is required daily (over 8 hrs) and weekly (over 40). Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Alaska.
Rises to $14.00 on July 1, 2026 under the 2024 ballot measure (then $15.00 in 2027).
Alaska wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$13.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- Daily over 8 hours and weekly over 40. Alaska requires 1.5× over 8 hours/day and over 40/week (employers with 4+ employees).
- Tipped pay
- $13.00/hr in full. No tip credit: tipped staff must be paid the full minimum in cash, with tips on top.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Within 3 working days of termination. Quit: Next payday at least 3 working days after quitting.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: No state requirement for adults (follows federal). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Alaska pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Alaska. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Alaska follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Alaska figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Alaska's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.