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Truck Driver Salary in Alaska (2026)
$33.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,145/year ($4,845/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,420 Truck Driver jobs in Alaska (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Truck Driver salary of $70,100 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 $58,145 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $70,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,592 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,363 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,145 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,845 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Alaska?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Alaska is $70,100 per year ($33.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,500 and $78,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $70,100, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $58,145 per year ($4,845 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 3,420 Truck Driver 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.