Alaska Minimum Wage 2026: $13.00/hr
Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: Alaska Department of Labor
In Alaska, the minimum wage is $13.00 per hour, effective 2026-01-01. Alaska sets its own minimum wage, and no tip credit is allowed, so tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $13.00 per hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek, and after 8 hours in a single workday. This reflects a state overtime law.
Quick answer
Alaska's minimum wage is $13.00/hr in 2026 — $5.75 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #22 of 51 US jurisdictions. It is scheduled to rise to $14.00/hr on 2026-07-01.
Alaska's minimum wage is scheduled to rise to $14.00/hr effective 2026-07-01.
Minimum Wage
$13.00
per hour
Tipped Wage
No tip credit
Full minimum wage required
Effective Date
2026-01-01
How Alaska compares
State vs Federal
+$5.75
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+79.3%)
State Rate
$13.00
per hour
National Rank
#22
of 51 jurisdictions
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Alaska Overtime Rules
Alaska requires overtime at 1.5x for hours worked over 8 in a day OR over 40 in a week. Applies to employers with 4+ employees. No double time requirement.
Additional Information
Alaska: $13.00/hr from Jan 1, 2026; increases to $14.00/hr on July 1, 2026 (Ballot Measure 1, 2024). No tip credit allowed — tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage. Annual inflation adjustments.