Alaska Minimum Wage
Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's State Minimum Wage Laws table, updated November 5, 2026.
Scheduled: $15.00 from July 1, 2027.
Source: Alaska Statutes, AS 23.10.065, read November 10, 2026.
- Rate in effect
- $14.00
- Federal minimum
- $7.25
- Full-time year
- $29,120
- State rank
- 21st of 51
Local ordinances and sector rates can be higher where state law allows them, and are not shown here. To confirm a local or sector rate, use the state agency listed on the Department of Labor's State Labor Offices page.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05. Checked against NCSL state minimum wage table (as of 2026-07-01); EPI 2026 table where listed. A full-time year is 2,080 hours, the convention BLS uses. Confirm the rate in the Department of Labor table. Table read November 10, 2026; rechecked on the January 1 and July 1 statutory change dates, next on January 1, 2027. Scheduled rates are shown where the Department of Labor or the state's own agency publishes one we could read; a state showing none may still have one, so check its labor office.
How does Alaska's minimum wage compare with the federal rate?
The rate in Alaska is $6.75 above the federal minimum of $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Alaska?
The minimum cash wage for tipped workers in Alaska is $14.00, and the Department of Labor lists no tip credit.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, updated November 5, 2026.
How does the minimum compare with pay in Alaska?
The lowest-paid tenth of jobs in Alaska paid $16.79 an hour or less in May 2025, so the current minimum equals 83% of that line and 48% of the state's median hourly pay of $29.33.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, all occupations, hourly; minimum wage as listed on November 5, 2026. The wage figures are from May 2025, so a rate raised since then can sit above them. Confirm the wage figures in the OEWS tables at bls.gov.
Which occupations in Alaska pay closest to the minimum?
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks have the 10th-percentile wage closest to $14.00, at $13.80 an hour, among occupations with at least 100 jobs.
| Occupation | 10th percentile | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $13.80 | $18.03 | 820 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $14.26 | $17.68 | 120 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $13.66 | $18.62 | 700 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $13.64 | $19.48 | 5,200 |
| Tutors | $14.47 | $22.11 | 550 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $14.50 | $16.33 | 2,250 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $13.48 | $16.68 | 180 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $13.47 | $23.02 | 180 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $14.59 | $17.17 | 2,800 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $13.32 | $22.22 | 800 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, hourly wages. Confirm in the OEWS tables at bls.gov.