Alaska Overtime Calculator
Alaska is one of the three 8-hour daily overtime states, alongside California and Nevada — but without the double-time tiers. Every hour past 8 in a workday is 1.5×, and every hour past 40 in the workweek is too.
Alaska overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$880.00
40 hours worked across 4 days
Quick answer: Alaska overtime is 1.5× after 8 hours in a workday and after 40 hours in a workweek. The state also has a daily overtime rule, so a long shift can earn a premium even in a short week. The 2026 minimum wage is $14.00/hour.
Alaska overtime rules
Alaska overtime for non-exempt employees follows its own statute, which adds a daily threshold to the federal rule:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- Daily overtime: 1.5× for hours over 8 in a workday.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate includes non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials, not just base pay.
Alaska is one of the three 8-hour daily overtime states, alongside California and Nevada — but without the double-time tiers. Every hour past 8 in a workday is 1.5×, and every hour past 40 in the workweek is too.
There is no state or local minimum wage above the state rate, but Alaska's high cost of living makes the annual inflation adjustment politically sensitive — the rate rises every 1 July.
Alaska minimum wage in 2026
$14.00/hour from 1 July 2026 ($13.00 earlier in the year), with no tip credit. Overtime is calculated on the regular rate, so a higher state or local minimum directly raises what every overtime hour is worth.
What an overtime week looks like in Alaska
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Green cells are hours 9+ in a day (time and a half).
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $20.00/hr | 40 h | $800.00 |
| Six-day week | $20.00/hr | 46 h | $980.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,100.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $840.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Alaska?
Alaska uses the federal salary threshold of $684 a week ($35,568 a year) plus the duties test. Employees below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, are non-exempt and owed overtime for every hour above the threshold.
Misclassification is most commonly challenged in retail supervision, hospitality, home care and construction crews paid per job rather than per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska have daily overtime?
Yes. Alaska requires 1.5× for hours over 8 in a workday, in addition to the weekly rule. It is one of only three states with an 8-hour daily threshold.
Is overtime after 40 hours in Alaska?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Alaska.
What is the minimum wage in Alaska in 2026?
$14.00/hour from 1 July 2026 ($13.00 earlier in the year), with no tip credit. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Alaska?
$30.00 per hour at time and a half. Eight overtime hours add $240 to the week, on top of regular pay.
Who is exempt from overtime in Alaska?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Alaska. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.