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Alaska Minimum Wage: $11.73/hr

Current minimum wage information for Alaska, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$11.73 State minimum wage
$11.73 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $11.73/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $11.73/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Adjusted annually based on CPI. No tipped sub-minimum wage allowed..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$11.73/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$11.73/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Adjusted annually based on CPI. No tipped sub-minimum wage allowed.

Local Exceptions

None. State preemption applies.

Overtime Rules

Alaska requires overtime pay at 1.5x after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Exemptions

Small employers (fewer than 4 employees), certain agricultural workers, and domestic service employees may be exempt.

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