Alaska Overtime Laws 2026
Alaska labor laws generally follow the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no specific state laws requiring daily overtime or double time.
Key Rules:
- Weekly Overtime: Employees are entitled to 1.5x their regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
- No Daily Overtime: Working more than 8 hours in a day does not trigger overtime pay in Alaska, unless the weekly total exceeds 40.
- Minimum Wage: As of 2026, Alaska enforces its own state-level minimum wage of $14.00/hr (effective July 1, 2026).
How to Calculate:
If you work 45 hours at $15/hr:
- Regular Pay: 40 hours × $15 = $600
- Overtime Rate: $15 × 1.5 = $22.50/hr
- Overtime Pay: 5 hours × $22.50 = $112.50
- Total Pay: $600 + $112.50 = $712.50