Alaska Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Alaska’s wage policy in 2026.
$11.73
Current Minimum Wage
$12.10 (est.)
Projected 2026 Rate
$11.73 (no tip credit)
Tipped Worker Rate
CPI-indexed
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Alaska passed Measure 1 in 2014, raising the minimum wage to $9.75 and indexing it to inflation. The state has no separate tipped worker wage — all workers earn the full minimum. Alaska voters passed additional increases via ballot initiative in 2024.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $11.73/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $11.73 (no tip credit)/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | CPI-indexed |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $12.10 (est.)/hour |
| Legislative Source | State law + CPI indexing |
| Passed by Ballot Initiative | 2014 |
Political Context
Alaska minimum wage increases have passed with bipartisan support from voters via ballot initiative, even as the state government leans Republican. The no-tip-credit provision reflects the state’s strong worker protections culture.