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Hairstylist Salary in Alaska (2026)
$15.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,013/year ($2,334/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 330 Hairstylist jobs in Alaska (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Hairstylist salary of $32,150 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 $28,013 — an effective tax rate of 12.9%.
| Gross (median) | $32,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,678 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,459 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,013 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,334 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Alaska?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Alaska is $32,150 per year ($15.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,990 and $54,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $32,150, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $28,013 per year ($2,334 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.9%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 330 Hairstylist 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.