What Goes on an Alaska Pay Stub
An Alaska pay stub looks refreshingly short. Gross pay leads, then federal income tax withholding, Social Security at 6.2 percent up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, and Medicare at 1.45 percent. After any voluntary deductions like a 401(k) or health premiums, the remainder is net pay.
The line you will not see is state income tax, because Alaska does not have one and has not since 1980. There is also no statewide sales tax, though some boroughs and cities add their own local sales taxes. That absence is why Alaska paychecks stretch further than the same salary would in most other states, a fact worth checking with the Alaska Paycheck Calculator.
Alaska Withholding Rules: No Form, No State Math
There is no Alaska withholding form because there is nothing to withhold. New hires complete only the federal W-4, and payroll systems simply skip the state tax line entirely. This also means there are no state allowances to calculate and no state tables to consult.
The Permanent Fund Dividend is the one Alaska-specific wrinkle worth knowing: it is federally taxable income but it is not wages, so it never appears on a pay stub. It shows up on a 1099 instead. If you are new to the state, do not go looking for a PFD line on your stub.
How Often Alaska Employers Have to Pay You
Alaska requires paydays at least twice a month, with wages due within a set window after each pay period closes. Biweekly is the most common pattern, especially for hourly workers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Salaried office workers often land on semimonthly instead.
Seasonal industries like fishing and tourism sometimes negotiate different arrangements, but the twice-a-month floor still applies. If a payday passes with no check and no explanation, the state labor department's wage and hour office is the place to start.
Alaska Final Paycheck Timing
Alaska gives employers three working days after termination to hand over final wages. If you quit, the deadline is the next regular payday, as long as that payday falls at least three working days after your last day. Either way, the clock starts the day employment ends, not the day someone gets around to the paperwork.
Unused vacation follows the employer's written policy, so the handbook matters. If your final pay is late, Alaska law allows penalty wages to accrue, which gives employers a real incentive to get the last check right on time.
Does Alaska Require Itemized Pay Stubs?
Yes. Alaska law requires employers to furnish a written statement of earnings and deductions with each payment of wages. The statement has to show enough detail for you to verify what was taken out and why, which is exactly the format this generator produces.
Electronic stubs are common and generally acceptable as long as you can access and print them. If your employer pays by check and never includes a breakdown, ask payroll for one in writing. That stub is also your proof of income for landlords and lenders across the state.
Worked Example: a $68,000 Salary in Anchorage
Take a single filer in Anchorage earning $68,000 a year, paid biweekly with no pre-tax benefits. With no state income tax, the stub is short and the net pay lands noticeably higher than the same salary would in a taxing state.
| Item | Per paycheck |
| Gross pay (biweekly) | $2,615.38 |
| Federal income tax | ~$237.92 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $162.15 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $37.92 |
| Alaska state tax (none) | ~$0.00 |
| Net pay | ~$2,177.38 |
Those "~" marks matter: your real stub shifts with pre-tax benefits, filing status, and any extra withholding you requested. Use the generator above with your own numbers for a stub that matches your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alaska have state income tax withholding?
No. Alaska has no individual income tax, so nothing is withheld at the state level. Your stub shows federal tax and FICA only.
Are Alaska employers required to give pay stubs?
Yes. State law requires a written earnings statement with each wage payment, showing gross pay, deductions, and net pay.
When is my final paycheck due in Alaska?
Within three working days if you are terminated. If you quit, it is due on the next regular payday that falls at least three working days after your last day.
How often must Alaska employers pay employees?
At least twice a month, on regular paydays set in advance.
Does the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend show on my pay stub?
No. The PFD is not wages, so it is reported on a 1099 and never appears as a stub line.
Related Tools
Use the main Pay Stub Generator for the national version, or the Alaska Paycheck Calculator to estimate take-home pay. Other no-income-tax states have their own pages, including the Florida Pay Stub Generator, plus the Hawaii Pay Stub Generator and California Pay Stub Generator for comparison.
Sources: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska Department of Revenue. Figures reviewed for 2026. This generator provides an estimate for planning purposes and is not tax or legal advice.