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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Alaska (2026)
$12.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,276/year ($1,940/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $25,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $29,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,830 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Alaska (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $26,310 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 $23,276 — an effective tax rate of 11.5%.
| Gross (median) | $26,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,021 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,013 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,276 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,940 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Alaska?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Alaska is $26,310 per year ($12.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $25,290 and $29,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $26,310, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $23,276 per year ($1,940 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 11.5%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 3,830 Waiter / Waitress 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.