The minimum wage in Alaska as of January 1, 2025, is $11.91 per hour. This rate is one of the highest in the United States and is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for the Anchorage metropolitan area to keep pace with inflation and the cost of living

. Furthermore, there is a scheduled increase on July 1, 2025, when the minimum wage will rise to $13.00 per hour. This increase is part of a ballot measure that will also raise the minimum wage to $14 on July 1, 2026, and $15 on July 1, 2027, with subsequent annual inflation adjustments

. Additional details include:

• The minimum wage applies uniformly across the state, with no local variations

• Tips cannot be used by employers to meet the minimum wage requirement

• Certain employees, such as public school bus drivers and some exempt employees, must be paid at least twice the minimum wage

In summary, the minimum wage in Alaska is $11.91 per hour starting January 1, 2025, increasing to $13.00 per hour on July 1, 2025.