Time and a Half Calculator — Alaska 2026

Calculate overtime pay for Alaska workers. Alaska minimum wage: $11.91/hr. Alaska has daily overtime rules in addition to the federal 40-hour weekly threshold.

Alaska Min Wage: $11.91/hr Daily OT Rules Apply No Alaska State Tax FLSA Compliant

Quick Answer

At $25/hour in Alaska, your time-and-a-half rate is $37.50/hour. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375 gross per week — $18,750/year at 50 weeks. Alaska minimum wage: $11.91/hr. Alaska requires overtime after 8 hours in a single workday. Alaska has no state income tax — overtime pay faces federal income tax only.

Your Work Details

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FLSA overtime applies after 40 hours

Time and a Half Results

Overtime Rate

$37.50/hr

1.5× regular rate

Regular Pay

$1,000.00

per week

Overtime Pay

$375.00

per week

Total Weekly Pay

$1,375.00

At $25.00/hr, your overtime rate is $37.50/hr. Working 10 overtime hours/week adds $375.00/week — $19,500.00/year in extra pay.

Annual Breakdown

Pay TypeRateHours/WeekWeeklyAnnual (52 wks)
Regular Pay$25.00/hr40$1,000.00$52,000.00
Overtime Pay$37.50/hr10$375.00$19,500.00
Total50$1,375.00$71,500.00

Gross pay before taxes. Use the Overtime Calculator to see after-tax take-home pay.

Alaska Daily Overtime Rules

Alaska requires overtime after 8 hours in a day OR 40 hours in a week — whichever comes first. Alaska has no state income tax, so overtime pay is only subject to federal income tax.

Alaska Overtime Overview

Minimum wage: $11.91/hr

Minimum overtime rate: $17.87/hr (1.5× minimum wage)

Daily overtime: Yes — additional state protections apply

State income tax on overtime: No — federal income tax only

Alaska requires overtime after 8 hours in a day OR 40 hours in a week — whichever comes first. Alaska has no state income tax, so overtime pay is only subject to federal income tax.

Overtime FAQs — Alaska

What are the overtime laws in Alaska?

Alaska requires overtime after 8 hours in a day OR 40 hours in a week — whichever comes first. Alaska has no state income tax, so overtime pay is only subject to federal income tax. Under federal FLSA (which applies in all states), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Alaska provides additional daily overtime protection beyond the federal minimum — check with your employer for specific thresholds.

What is the minimum wage in Alaska?

The Alaska minimum wage is $11.91/hr. At this rate, your time-and-a-half overtime rate is 17.87/hr. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr — Alaska has a higher minimum wage that overrides the federal rate.

How much is time and a half after taxes in Alaska?

At $25/hour with a 1.5× overtime rate of $37.50/hour, after taxes in Alaska: federal income tax at 22% marginal rate takes about $8.25, FICA (7.65%) takes $2.87. Alaska has no state income tax. Net after-tax overtime rate: approximately $26.38/hour.

Can my employer refuse to pay overtime in Alaska?

For non-exempt employees, no — your employer is legally required to pay at least 1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 per week under the FLSA. This is a federal law that applies in Alaska. Employers cannot waive this right, even with employee agreement. If you believe you are owed unpaid overtime, you can file a complaint with the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or the Alaska Department of Labor. The statute of limitations for back wages is typically 2 years (3 years for willful violations).

Are salaried workers entitled to overtime in Alaska?

Salaried employees earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) must receive overtime regardless of job duties under the FLSA. Salaried workers above this threshold who meet the "duties test" for executive, administrative, or professional work are "exempt" from federal overtime. However, some high-earning salaried workers in Alaska may have additional state-level protections. If you are misclassified as exempt, you may be owed significant back wages.