Alaska Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Alaska has no state income tax. Employees pay federal income tax and FICA only.
2026 Alaska tax rates · FICA · Federal W-4 only
State Income Tax
No state income tax
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Federal W-4 only
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Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Alaska state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Alaska Tax Guide
Alaska Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Alaska is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees only pay federal income tax and FICA — there is no state withholding required.
Alaska is one of nine states with no state income tax. Workers keep significantly more of each paycheck.
Alaska also has no statewide sales tax, making it one of the most tax-friendly states overall.
Alaska Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxNo state income tax
Tax TypeNo income tax
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormFederal W-4 only
FAQ
Alaska payroll tax questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax in 2026?
No. Alaska is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees who live and work in Alaska pay zero state income tax on their wages. They still owe federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
What taxes do Alaska employees pay on their paycheck?
Alaska employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Alaska employees use?
Alaska employees only need to complete the federal W-4 form — there is no state income tax withholding form because Alaska has no income tax.
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