Alaska Minimum Wage (2026)
Alaska’s minimum wage is $14.00 — $6.75 above the federal $7.25, effective July 1, 2026. Tipped: no tip credit — tipped workers get the full minimum. Next change: $15.00 scheduled for July 1, 2027.
The minimum wage in Alaska is $14.00/hour in 2026 (effective July 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$14.00
- Tipped minimumFull minimum (no tip credit)
- Next scheduled change$15.00 on July 1, 2027
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$29,120
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2027 | $15.00 |
| July 1, 2028 | CPI-indexed adjustment |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Alaska minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $13.00 |
| 2024 | $11.73 |
| 2023 | $10.85 |
| 2022 | $10.34 |
| 2021 | $10.34 |
| 2020 | $10.19 |
| 2019 | $10.19 |
| 2018 | $9.84 |
| 2017 | $9.80 |
| 2016 | $9.75 |
| 2015 | $8.75 |
| 2014 | $7.75 |
| 2013 | $7.75 |
| 2012 | $7.75 |
| 2011 | $7.75 |
| 2010 | $7.75 |
| 2009 | $7.15 |
| 2008 | $7.15 |
| 2007 | $7.15 |
| 2006 | $7.15 |
| 2005 | $7.15 |
| 2004 | $7.15 |
| 2003 | $7.15 |
| 2002 | $5.65 |
| 2001 | $5.65 |
| 2000 | $5.65 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
No tip credit (tipped = full rate). $13.00 -> $14.00 on 7-1-2026 per 2024 ballot measure (confirmed by DOL, EPI, NCSL). Sources differ on when CPI indexing resumes after the 2027 step: NCSL says July 1, 2028; EPI says annual indexing effective January 1. 2025 history omitted (Jan-2025 indexed value not in fetched sources). No bordering US states.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?
$14.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026, which is $6.75 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Alaska?
Tipped workers must be paid the full state minimum before tips — Alaska does not allow a tip credit.
When does Alaska's minimum wage go up next?
$15.00 takes effect July 1, 2027.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Alaska per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $14.00/hour is $29,120 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Alaska labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.