Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. — Source
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Daily overtime after 8 hours, statewide paid sick leave, and strict final-pay deadlines.
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Alaska minimum wage
$14.00/hour
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Minimum Wage$14.00/hr effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a verified scheduled increase to $15.00/hr on July 1, 2027.Paid Sick Leave AccrualOne hour per 30 worked, with the employer-size cap that applies to you.Final Paycheck DeadlineWhen a final check is legally due after a discharge or a resignation.Meal & Rest BreaksAlaska requires no meal or rest breaks for adults (DOLWD FAQ). Minors 14–17 get a 30-minute break after 5 consecutive hours. Short breaks under 20 minutes must be paid when voluntarily given.School Bus Driver 2× WageAlaska public school bus drivers must be paid at least 2× the state minimum wage (AS 23.10.065(b)). Includes the AS 23.10.065(c) contract-renewal exemption for transportation contractors.
How Alaska differs
Daily overtime after 8 hours, statewide paid sick leave, and strict final-pay deadlines.
Weekly overtime: Alaska requires time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. Source.
Daily overtime: Alaska requires time-and-a-half after 8 hours in a day. Source.
Next scheduled rate change
Alaska's minimum wage is scheduled to rise to $15.00 per hour on July 1, 2027. Source.