Alaska Paycheck Calculator

Alaska levies no state income tax, one of a small group of states that does not. On Alaska statewide median household income of $77,800, that leaves roughly $3,890 a year in a resident's pocket compared with a state taxing at a 5% effective rate — real money, though states without an income tax typically recover revenue through higher sales or property taxes.

Federal withholding sits on top, along with FICA: Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45%, together 7.65% — roughly $5,952 annually at this income level. FICA is flat up to the Social Security wage base and is not affected by state of residence, so it is the same figure wherever you live.

The state figure above is a simplified effective rate. Most states with an income tax use graduated brackets, and your actual liability depends on filing status, dependents, deductions, and any local income tax your city or county levies on top. Enter your real salary and withholding above for a closer estimate, and treat the result as a planning figure rather than a tax return.