Alaska tipped minimum wage (2026)
Note: State requires employers to pay tipped employees full state minimum wage before tips.
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Federal tipped minimum cash wage is $2.13/hr — but many states require more, and if tips don't bring you to the full minimum wage ($7.25 federal), your employer must make up the difference. Enter your state's tipped minimum as the base wage for an accurate number.
Quick answers
What is the tipped minimum wage in Alaska?＋
Employers in Alaska must pay tipped workers a cash wage of at least $14.00/hr — the full state minimum wage, before tips (no tip credit allowed). Figures as of July 1, 2026 (US DOL).
Can my Alaska employer take a tip credit?＋
No. Alaska requires the full state minimum wage in cash before tips — your tips are 100% on top.
What if my tips don't reach the full minimum wage?＋
Federal law (FLSA) requires your employer to make up the difference whenever cash wage + tips falls below the applicable minimum wage for the pay period. Track every shift so you can prove a shortfall.
Source: U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division (July 1, 2026). Federal floor: $2.13 cash / $7.25 total. Not legal advice — local ordinances (city minimum wages) may set higher rates.
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