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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Alaska (2026)
$17.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,143/year ($2,679/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,890 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Alaska (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $37,290 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 $32,143 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,295 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,853 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,143 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,679 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Alaska?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Alaska is $37,290 per year ($17.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,160 and $42,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $37,290, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $32,143 per year ($2,679 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 7,890 Retail Sales Associate 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.