Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska has no state individual income tax and no statewide sales tax, though many boroughs and cities levy local sales taxes. Permanent Fund Dividend payments are taxable on your federal return.
That makes Alaska one of nine states — with Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming — where wages are free of state income tax. Your paycheck still has federal income tax withheld, plus Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on high wages).
| State income tax on wages | None |
| State sales tax rate | 0% |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Take-home on $75,000 (single) | $61,593 |
Take-home pay in Alaska: $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Because there is no state income tax, take-home pay in Alaska depends only on federal income tax and FICA. These 2026 figures assume W-2 wages, the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
| Wages | Filing status | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $3,530 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $1,780 | $3,825 | $44,395 | $3,700 |
| $75,000 | Single | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $4,640 | $5,738 | $64,623 | $5,385 |
| $100,000 | Single | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $6,598 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $7,640 | $7,650 | $84,710 | $7,059 |
Local income taxes in Alaska
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other Alaska taxes
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, though many Alaska boroughs and cities levy local sales taxes. With neither a broad income tax nor a state sales tax, Alaska relies on other sources such as resource revenue and property taxes.
Compare Alaska with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Alaska and its neighbors. Alaska is the cheapest in its area on this salary.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | No income tax | — | $0 | — |
| Washington | No income tax | — | $0 | same |
| Texas | No income tax | — | $0 | same |
| Florida | No income tax | — | $0 | same |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
Moving to Alaska?
Becoming a Alaska resident ends state income tax on your wages from the day you move, but your former state can still tax income earned before the move and, in some cases, retirement or deferred compensation tied to work done there. Keep proof of your new domicile — a driver’s license, voter registration, lease or deed and where you spend your time. If you keep working remotely for an employer in a state with a “convenience of the employer” rule, such as New York, that state may still tax your wages.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Source: official Alaska tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Alaska income tax FAQ
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska has no state individual income tax and no statewide sales tax, though many boroughs and cities levy local sales taxes. Permanent Fund Dividend payments are taxable on your federal return.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Alaska?
About $61,593 a year ($5,133 a month) for a single filer in 2026: $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, and $0 of state income tax. A married couple earning $75,000 keeps about $64,623.
What taxes do Alaska residents pay instead?
Alaska has no state sales tax, though local sales taxes may apply, and residents pay local property taxes. Federal income tax and FICA apply exactly as in every other state.
Do I owe tax if I work in another state?
Usually yes — the state where you physically work can tax wages earned there, even though Alaska won’t. Since Alaska has no income tax there is no home-state credit to claim; you simply pay the work state.
Will Alaska withhold state tax from my paycheck?
No — employers in Alaska withhold only federal income tax and FICA. If you work in another state, that state’s tax may be withheld instead.