Alaska · Checked October 25, 2026
Alaska minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Alaska minimum wage is $14.00 an hour. Next: $15.00 from July 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Alaska: $14.00 an hour. Since July 1, 2026.
Coming up: $15.00 on July 1, 2027.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: Full minimum wage (no tip credit). Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Over 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week (employers with 4 or more employees). (Alaska Statutes 23.10.060)
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Within 3 working days |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next regular payday at least 3 days after notice |
| Law | Alaska Stat. 23.05.140 |
Take-home pay in Alaska
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Alaska taxes with the Alaska paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Alaska's News Source, minimum wage rises to $14 on July 1, 2026 (Ballot Measure 1 schedule)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Alaska?
$14.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026. Since July 1, 2026.
Is the Alaska minimum wage going up in 2027?
$15.00 on July 1, 2027.
When is a final paycheck due in Alaska?
If fired or laid off: within 3 working days. If the employee quits: next regular payday at least 3 days after notice.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.