Alaska minimum wage 2026–2027: $14.00 now, $15.00 on July 1, 2027
Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour, in force since July 1, 2026 – $6.75 more than the federal $7.25. The next change is scheduled for July 1, 2027: $15.00 an hour (+$1.00, 7.1%), fixed in state law. Ballot Measure 1 (2024); after that the rate is adjusted each year for inflation.
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Alaska minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $14.00 | July 1, 2026 | official |
| Scheduled increase | $15.00 | July 1, 2027 | law |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $14.00 (full wage) | now | official |
When does the Alaska minimum wage go up?
The next change is scheduled for July 1, 2027: $15.00 an hour (+$1.00, 7.1%), fixed in state law. Ballot Measure 1 (2024); after that the rate is adjusted each year for inflation. Ballot Measure 1 (2024) raised the rate in steps to $15.00 on July 1, 2027; inflation adjustments resume afterward.
Tipped workers in Alaska
Alaska does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $14.00 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
Alaska minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Alaska minimum wage was $10.19; today it is $14.00 – up $3.81, or 37.4%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $10.19 | $10.34 | $10.34 | $10.85 | $11.73 |
How Alaska compares
Alaska ranks 21th of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Alaska's $14.00 is $2.47 above it.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 8 hours a day and 40 a week (not for employers of fewer than 4), at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $560.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $665.00.
Good to know
- The rate rose to $13.00 on July 1, 2025 and $14.00 on July 1, 2026 under Ballot Measure 1, approved by voters in 2024 (Alaska Department of Labor).
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Alaska is enforced by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour; wage claims: labor.alaska.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Alaska minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Alaska right now?
$14.00 an hour for most adult workers. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour, in force since July 1, 2026 – $6.75 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Alaska minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $14.00 on January 1, 2027; it rises to $15.00 on July 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Alaska?
Alaska does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $14.00 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
How much is the Alaska minimum wage per year?
At $14.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, $560.00 a week, about $2,427 a month and $29,120 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Alaska?
With the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.