Minimum Wage in Alaska

Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 per hour from July 1, 2026, tips cannot be credited toward it, and it rises to $15.00 on July 1, 2027.

Last checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Minimum wage (per hour): $14.00; Effective July 1, 2026, under the 2024 voter-approved schedule.
Tipped cash wage (per hour): $14.00 (no tip credit); Employers may not count tips toward the minimum wage.
Next scheduled increase: $15.00 on July 1, 2027; After 2027 the rate is adjusted each year using the Anchorage area Consumer Price Index.

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Last checked October 2026

The rules in Alaska

What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Alaska: $14.00. Effective July 1, 2026, under the 2024 voter-approved schedule.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Alaska?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Alaska: $14.00 (no tip credit). Employers may not count tips toward the minimum wage.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Alaska?

Next scheduled increase in Alaska: $15.00 on July 1, 2027. After 2027 the rate is adjusted each year using the Anchorage area Consumer Price Index.

Where do the Alaska minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Alaska Stat. 23.10.065. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The rate was $13.00 from July 1, 2025 and $14.00 from July 1, 2026.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.