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Cost Estimator Salary in Alaska (2026)
$46.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,084/year ($6,424/month) for a single filer
Alaska is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Cost Estimators (2nd of 51), with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 220 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $97,020 a year — though pay ranges from $52,020 for newcomers to $163,740 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $163,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 220 Cost Estimator jobs in Alaska (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Cost Estimator salary of $97,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $77,084 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $97,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,514 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,422 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,084 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,424 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Alaska?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Alaska is $97,020 per year ($46.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,460 and $141,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $97,020, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $77,084 per year ($6,424 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 220 Cost Estimator jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.