2026 tax year · take-home pay
Alaska Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Alaska is in a class of its own among no-income-tax states: it funds state government almost entirely through oil revenue and the Permanent Fund, and it levies no sales tax either. Most Alaskans also receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend (a direct payment to residents) rather than paying a state income tax. For your paycheck, none of that changes the math: only federal income tax and FICA are withheld.
Your paycheck breakdown
Estimated take-home pay
$1,690.85
per paycheck · $43,962.10/yr · 15.5% withheld
- Gross pay
- $2,000.00
- − Federal income tax
- $156.15
- − Social Security
- $124.00
- − Medicare
- $29.00
- Net take-home
- $1,690.85
Estimate for tax year 2026. Withholding depends on your W-4 and employer; your actual paycheck may differ. Not tax advice.
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How Alaska withholding works
Oil revenue instead of an income tax
Alaska discovered large oil reserves on the North Slope in the 1970s and has since routed petroleum revenue through the state Permanent Fund rather than taxing income. That model means no state withholding on wages, no state income-tax return, and no general sales tax, making Alaska unusual even among the no-income-tax states.
The Permanent Fund Dividend
Eligible Alaska residents receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend, a direct payment drawn from investment earnings on the state's oil savings account. The amount varies each year. The dividend is taxable as federal income but has no state income tax counterpart in Alaska. It adds to your take-home pay rather than reducing it.
Worked examples
Estimated take-home at common salaries in Alaska
Rough figures for a single filer over a full tax year, with no pre-tax deductions, a starting point before you run your own numbers above.
| Gross | Federal income tax | FICA | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $34,320 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $50,390 |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $68,628 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $93,250 |
Estimates for the 2026 tax year, single filer, computed from published federal and Alaska tax tables. Rounded to the nearest dollar. Your actual pay depends on your W-4, pre-tax deductions, and employer payroll. Not tax advice.
Common questions
Alaska Paycheck Calculator: common questions
- Does Alaska have a state income tax?
- No. Alaska has no personal income tax and no general sales tax. Your paycheck only reflects federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
- What is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend?
- It is an annual cash payment the state makes to eligible residents using investment earnings from Alaska's oil savings account. The amount changes each year. It is taxable at the federal level but Alaska does not tax it.
- What gets withheld from an Alaska paycheck?
- Federal income tax based on your W-4 and bracket, Social Security at 6.2%, and Medicare at 1.45%. Nothing is withheld at the state level. Enter your pay and the calculator lays out your exact breakdown.
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Estimates for tax year 2026, based on published federal and state tax tables. Not tax advice. Page last updated .