Busser Salary in Alaska (2026)
$13.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,877/year ($1,990/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $25,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Busser jobs in Alaska (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Busser salary of $27,040 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 $23,877 — an effective tax rate of 11.7%.
| Gross (median) | $27,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,094 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,069 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,877 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,990 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Alaska?
- The median Busser salary in Alaska is $27,040 per year ($13.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $25,140 and $30,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $27,040, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $23,877 per year ($1,990 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 11.7%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 860 Busser 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.