Current minimum wage rate: $11.91/hour. Tipped employee rate, annual salary equivalent, and your rights as a Alaska worker.
Last updated: April 2026 · Data: IRS, BLS, state sources
| Category | Rate (2026) |
|---|---|
| Standard Minimum Wage | $11.91/hour |
| Tipped Employee Cash Wage | $11.91/hour |
| Federal Minimum Wage | $7.25/hour |
| Annual Equivalent (40 hrs/week) | $24,773/year |
| Tipped Annual Equivalent | $24,773/year (cash wages only) |
Alaska sets its own minimum wage of $11.91/hour, which is $4.66 above the federal minimum of $7.25/hour.
Alaska does not permit tip credits. All employees receive the full minimum wage.
The federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour has not changed since 2009. States with higher minimums provide greater worker protections. When state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay the higher rate.
Tipped employees in Alaska have a cash minimum wage of $11.91/hour. No tip credit allowed -- tipped employees earn full minimum wage.
Since Alaska does not allow tip credits, employers must pay the full minimum wage regardless of tips received.
Tipped employees must be informed of the tip credit before it is applied. Employers who take a tip credit must allow employees to keep all tips, except in valid tip pool arrangements.
Certain workers may be paid less than the standard minimum wage under federal or state exemptions:
| Hours per Week | Weeks per Year | Annual Income at $11.91/hr |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (part-time) | 52 | $12,386 |
| 30 | 52 | $18,580 |
| 40 (full-time) | 52 | $24,773 |
| 40 (full-time) | 50 (2 wks unpaid) | $23,820 |
Use our free minimum wage calculator to compute annual income, overtime pay, and take-home pay estimates for Alaska workers.
Open Alaska Minimum Wage CalculatorThe Alaska minimum wage in 2026 is $11.91/hour. This is $4.66 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour. Working 40 hours per week at this rate earns approximately $24,773 per year before taxes.
Tipped employees in Alaska may be paid a cash minimum wage of $11.91/hour. No tip credit allowed -- tipped employees earn full minimum wage. If tips do not bring the employee's total hourly compensation to $11.91/hour, the employer must pay the difference.
Alaska does not permit tip credits. All employees receive the full minimum wage. Check the Alaska Department of Labor website for the most current rate information, as minimum wages frequently change through legislation or automatic inflation adjustments.