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Alaska Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $14.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $29,120
- 52 weeks
- Alaska median wage
- $29.33/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 48%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $14.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Alaska
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,830 | $26,310 | $33,640 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 150 | $26,350 | $29,870 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 860 | $27,040 | $29,520 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 740 | $30,210 | $33,840 |
| Bartenders | 2,280 | $30,460 | $36,560 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 330 | $32,150 | $41,750 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,900 | $33,280 | $34,500 |
| Dishwashers | 1,300 | $33,890 | $32,500 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,250 | $33,960 | $34,320 |
| School Bus Monitors | 260 | $33,990 | $35,250 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 340 | $34,540 | $34,390 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 180 | $34,680 | $35,140 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Alaska?
- The basic minimum wage in Alaska is $14.00 an hour.
- How much is the Alaska minimum wage per year?
- At $14.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $29,120 before taxes.