Alaska Overtime Calculator 2026

Alaska pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week. It applies to employers with 4 or more employees, unless there is an approved flexible work plan.

Updated October 19, 2026
Alaska Statutes §23.10.060
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Alaska overtime rules

Alaska pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week. It applies to employers with 4 or more employees, unless there is an approved flexible work plan.

Example: four 10-hour days at $20 an hour in Alaska pay $880.00 , including 8 overtime hours.

Overtime pay examples at $20 an hour

Schedule	Overtime	Gross pay
5 days × 8 hours	0 h	$800
5 days × 9 hours	5 h	$950
4 days × 10 hours	8 h	$880
5 days × 10 hours	10 h	$1,100
4 days × 13 hours	20 h	$1,240
6 days × 9 hours	14 h	$1,220

Frequently asked questions

Does Alaska have daily overtime?

Yes. Alaska pays 1.5× after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week. It applies to employers with 4 or more employees, unless there is an approved flexible work plan.

What is the overtime rate in Alaska?

Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. At $20 an hour, that is $30 an hour for overtime.

Who is not eligible for overtime?

Employees classified as exempt, usually salaried executives, administrators and professionals who meet federal and state salary and duties tests, are not entitled to overtime. Independent contractors are not covered either.

Can my employer average hours over two weeks?

No. Under federal law, each workweek stands alone. Working 50 hours one week and 30 the next still earns 10 hours of overtime for the first week.

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This calculator estimates gross pay before taxes. Exemptions, union contracts and alternative workweek schedules can change your overtime. For your situation, check with your employer or your state labor department. See what you keep after taxes with our Alaska bonus tax calculator.