Janitor Salary in Alaska (2026)
$19.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,730/year ($2,894/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,200 Janitor jobs in Alaska (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Janitor salary of $40,510 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 $34,730 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $40,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,681 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,099 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,730 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,894 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Alaska?
- The median Janitor salary in Alaska is $40,510 per year ($19.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,610 and $47,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $40,510, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $34,730 per year ($2,894 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 5,200 Janitor 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.