Alaska Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Alaska. See FICA, federal withholding, and no state income tax. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Alaska. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and no state income tax. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Alaska payroll facts: No state income tax — employees keep more. Median household income: $77,790. State minimum wage: $11.73/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Alaska?
Alaska employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Since Alaska has no state income tax, there's no state withholding for employees.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Alaska?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $77,790 salary, expect $6,612-$7,779 in additional employer taxes annually.
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