Alaska Paycheck Calculator
From gross salary to the number that actually hits your bank account
Alaska has no state income tax — making it one of nine states where residents keep every dollar of their paycheck that is not owed to the federal government. Alaska actually repealed its individual income tax in 1980 after oil pipeline revenues made it unnecessary, and the tax has never returned. For Alaskans, that means no state withholding line on your pay stub, no state return to file, and no state-level deductions to worry about.
That does not mean your paycheck is tax-free, however. Federal taxes still apply in full. On a $75,000 annual salary in 2025, a single filer will owe federal income tax at graduated rates (10%, 12%, and 22% brackets), plus Social Security at 6.2% on wages up to $176,100, and Medicare at 1.45% with no wage cap. Alaska also collects a small unemployment insurance (UI) employee contribution of 0.50% on the first $54,200 of wages — one of the only state-level payroll deductions you will see.
Worked example on a $75,000 salary (single, standard deduction, 2025):
- Federal income tax: approximately $8,768
- Social Security: $4,650
- Medicare: $1,088
- Alaska UI: ~$271
- Estimated take-home:
$60,224 per year ($2,317 per biweekly paycheck)
Compared to a state with a 5% flat income tax, an Alaskan earning $75,000 saves roughly $3,750 a year in state taxes alone. Use this calculator to estimate your own take-home by entering your salary and a 0% state rate.
Practical example — Alaska
On a $75,000 annual salary in Alaska in 2025, a single filer can expect to take home approximately $60,200–$61,600 per year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and the small Alaska UI contribution — with zero state income tax withheld.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska abolished its individual income tax in 1980 following the completion of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline and has never reinstated it. It is one of nine states with no state income tax on wages or salaries.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Alaska?
Only federal withholdings apply: federal income tax (based on your W-4 and filing status), Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100), Medicare (1.45%), and a small Alaska unemployment insurance employee contribution (0.50% on the first $54,200). There is no state income tax withholding.
Does Alaska tax Social Security or retirement income?
No. Because Alaska has no individual income tax, all income — including Social Security benefits, pension payments, 401(k) withdrawals, and IRA distributions — is completely free from state taxation. This makes Alaska especially attractive for retirees.
What is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend and is it taxed?
The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is an annual payment to qualifying Alaska residents funded by the state's oil revenues. The 2025 PFD was $1,000 per eligible resident. The PFD is not subject to Alaska state tax (there is none), but it is taxable at the federal level as ordinary income.
How does Alaska's take-home pay compare to other states?
Alaska workers take home more of each paycheck than residents of most states because there is no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, an Alaskan saves roughly $1,500–$5,000 per year compared to someone in a state with a 2–7% income tax, depending on filing status and deductions.