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Alaska Overtime Calculator

Calculate overtime pay under Alaska rules. See daily and weekly overtime, double time, and how it compares to a federal-only calculation.

Hours worked each day

Per-day entry is needed for daily overtime and double-time states.

Calculation breakdown

Alaska overtime rules at a glance

RuleAlaska
Weekly overtime1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek
Daily overtime1.5× after 8 hours in a workday (employers of 4+)
Double timeNone required by law
2026 minimum wageSets its own minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hour — check the current rate, as it raises the overtime base for lower-paid workers.

Key takeaways

  • Alaska is one of the few daily-overtime states: employers of four or more must pay 1.5× for hours over 8 in a workday, in addition to the federal weekly-40 rule.
  • Each hour is counted once at the highest applicable rate — daily-overtime hours do not also trigger the weekly threshold.
  • A 10-hour day earns 2 daily-overtime hours in Alaska even in a short week.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1

    Enter your hourly rate

    Use your regular hourly wage. Alaska's overtime is calculated on the regular rate, which includes shift differentials and non-discretionary bonuses.

  2. 2

    Enter hours for each day

    Alaska uses daily overtime, so each day matters on its own: 1.5× after 8 hours in a workday (employers of 4+). Enter the hours you worked per day.

  3. 3

    Read the breakdown

    The calculator shows regular, overtime and (where applicable) double-time hours and pay, with a step-by-step breakdown.

Why Alaska is different

A 4×10 schedule (four 10-hour days) has zero federal overtime, but in Alaska it earns 8 daily-overtime hours: 1.5× after 8 hours in a workday (employers of 4+). Toggle the calculator and compare panel to see exactly what the daily rules add versus a federal-only employer.

Need the full federal picture? See the overtime calculator and the how overtime is calculated guide.

Frequently asked questions

When does overtime start in Alaska?
1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. Alaska also pays overtime 1.5× after 8 hours in a workday (employers of 4+), and requires no double time.
Does Alaska have daily overtime?
Yes. Alaska is one of only four states with daily overtime: 1.5× after 8 hours in a workday (employers of 4+) (no double-time requirement), on top of the weekly 40-hour rule. A long single day can earn overtime even in a week under 40 hours.
What is the Alaska minimum wage?
Sets its own minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hour — check the current rate, as it raises the overtime base for lower-paid workers.. Minimum wage matters for overtime because the regular rate (and therefore the overtime rate) for a minimum-wage worker is based on it.
Is overtime calculated per week or per pay period?
Per workweek, always. Even on a biweekly or semi-monthly paycheck, each 7-day workweek is evaluated separately — 46 hours one week and 34 the next still owes 6 overtime hours, never zero.
Who is exempt from overtime?
Salaried executive, administrative and professional employees who meet both the federal duties tests and salary threshold are generally exempt. Job title alone does not decide it — misclassification is a common wage claim.

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