Calculate Overtime Pay in Alaska
Use the calculator above to determine your overtime pay. Alaska requires overtime pay at 1.5x your regular rate for hours over 40 per week. Daily overtime triggers at 8 hours per day.
Alaska Overtime Rules
Alaska requires overtime pay for hours over 40 in a week, and hours over 8 in a day. Both thresholds apply. State minimum wage is $11.73 (2024).
Minimum Wage & Baseline Pay
Alaska has a minimum wage of $11.73 per hour (effective 2024). This is the baseline for calculating overtime premiums.
Meal Break Requirements
No specific state meal break law. Company policies determine break provisions.
Common Overtime Scenarios
Oil Rig Worker with 9-Hour Day
John works on an oil rig platform in Alaska earning $35/hour. On Monday, he works 9 hours. Under Alaska law, he gets overtime for that extra hour even though his week total is only 9 hours. Calculation: 8 hours × $35 = $280. 1 hour × $52.50 (1.5 × $35) = $52.50. Day total: $332.50. By Thursday, he's accumulated 42 hours total for a 5-day week.
Fisherman with Variable Hours
Pete is a commercial fisherman earning $25/hour. During a busy week, he works: Monday 10 hours, Tuesday 9 hours, Wednesday 8 hours, Thursday 10 hours, Friday 8 hours. That's 45 total hours. He gets overtime for: Monday's 2 extra hours (10-8), Tuesday's 1 extra hour (9-8), Thursday's 2 extra hours (10-8), PLUS the 5 hours over the 40-hour weekly threshold. Alaska's dual threshold provides excellent protection for fishermen.
Official Resources
For official information, consult these authoritative sources:
- https://labor.alaska.gov
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
Last verified: June 30, 2026