Average Salary in Alaska

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$13 /hr

Average salary $5,200 /mo

+ 79% vs United States national rate #22 of 56 state Since 2025-07-01

With a population of 740,000, Alaska is a state of United States whose economy centers on oil and gas and fishing. Its minimum wage of $13 per hour is 79% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $5,200 per month. Key economic outputs include crude oil, seafood, minerals. The median household income is $86,370 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #22 of 56; state
vs National: +79%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $27,040; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +21%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $13
Monthly: $2,253.29 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $27,040 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Increased to $13.00/hr effective July 1, 2025 (from $11.91). Scheduled increases: $14.00 on July 1, 2026, $15.00 on July 1, 2027. Indexed to U.S. CPI from January 1, 2028.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $27,040 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.