Short answer. Alaska DOLWD: the minimum wage increases to $15.00 on July 1, 2027 (AS 23.10.065), then adjusts each year from January 1, 2028. $14.00 applies until June 30, 2027.
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Alaska minimum wage from July 1, 2027 (+$1.00, 7.1%)
Alaska minimum wage at a glance
- 2027 rate
- $15.00 from July 1, 2027
- 2026 rate
- $14.00 from July 1, 2026 (up from $13.00), per the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
- Change
- +$1.00 an hour (7.1%)
- Tipped employees
- No tip credit: full minimum before tips
- Local rates
- Not confirmed on a state page
- Coverage note
- US DOL notes Alaska's daily and weekly overtime rule doesn't apply to employers of fewer than 4 employees.
Alaska tipped employees in 2027
AS 23.10.065, as quoted in DOLWD's Pamphlet 100: an employer may not apply tips or gratuities as a credit toward the minimum wage.
Hiring in another state? Employer registration in Alaska, done for you, or a free bookkeeping health check.
What the Alaska change costs: an example
Each row compares a pay rate with the Alaska 2027 floor. Weekly cost is the raise times hours, with overtime at time and a half; the last column runs from July 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 (26.29 weeks). Employer taxes aren't included.
| Employee | Rate now | Hours | Raise | Weekly | Rest of 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the 2026 minimum | $14.00 | 40 | +$1.00 | $40.00 | $1,051.60 |
| Between the two rates | $14.50 | 30 | +$0.50 | $15.00 | $394.35 |
| Full time plus 5 hours overtime | $14.00 | 45 | +$1.00 | $47.50 | $1,248.78 |
| Already above 2027 | $15.50 | 40 | None | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Run your own staff list in the payroll change calculator set to Alaska.
Updating Alaska payroll
- Before July 1, 2027, list everyone paid under $15.00 an hour, including part-timers and seasonal staff.
- Change the rates in payroll with an effective date of July 1, 2027, and split any pay period that crosses it.
- Tipped staff get the full $15.00 as wages; tips can't be counted toward it in Alaska.
- Replace the Alaska minimum wage poster with the 2027 version from the state labor department.
Official Alaska sources
- Alaska DOLWD: Wage and Hour
- Alaska DOLWD: restaurant industry notice (February 5, 2026)
- Alaska DOLWD: Wage and Hour Pamphlet 100 (rev. October 2025)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)
General information, not legal advice, checked November 2026 against the official Alaska pages above. A state can change a rate after we check, cities and counties can set higher rates, and exemptions depend on the job and the employer. Before you change payroll, confirm the rate on the state labor department's site or with your payroll provider or employment attorney. MCC Solutions isn't affiliated with any government agency.
Alaska 2027 minimum wage questions
What is the Alaska minimum wage in 2027?
$15.00 an hour from July 1, 2027, up from $14.00. Alaska DOLWD: the minimum wage increases to $15.00 on July 1, 2027 (AS 23.10.065), then adjusts each year from January 1, 2028. $14.00 applies until June 30, 2027.
Can Alaska employers count tips toward the minimum wage?
No. AS 23.10.065, as quoted in DOLWD's Pamphlet 100: an employer may not apply tips or gratuities as a credit toward the minimum wage. Tipped staff get the full $15.00 in wages from July 1, 2027, and their tips are on top.
Does the Alaska minimum wage cover every employer?
US DOL notes Alaska's daily and weekly overtime rule doesn't apply to employers of fewer than 4 employees. The state's labor department decides coverage questions.
How much more does a full-time Alaska minimum wage worker cost each week in 2027?
$1.00 an hour more, so $40.00 for a 40-hour week before employer taxes, or about $1,051.60 over the rest of 2027. Overtime hours add the raise at time and a half.
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