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Alaska Military Pay Calculator — BLS OEWS Wages · 2026
Alaska (AK) · No state income tax · Property tax: 0.84% · Median home (ZHVI): $360,000
As of · Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Tax Foundation, Census ACS, Freddie Mac PMMS
Military personnel stationed in Alaska receive BAH rates based on local housing costs. The median home price of $360,000 influences BAH calculations. Alaska has no state income tax, maximizing military take-home pay for service members stationed here.
Alaska Financial Snapshot (2026) — Military Pay Calculator
Minimum wage, median HH income, and COL adjust take-home for the military pay calculator in Alaska.
How the Military Pay Calculator Math Works Under Alaska Law
A Alaska salary calculation starts with the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) table for your occupation at the state level, then layers on Alaska's payroll stack: federal income tax (brackets published by IRS), FICA (7.65%), and NO state income tax[1][2].
The formula: take_home = gross − federal_tax − state_tax − FICA − other. "Other" covers 401(k) deferral, HSA, FSA, pre-tax benefits. The calculator below runs this client-side — no inputs leave your browser.
Local context: Alaska
Housing economics in Alaska. The median home value sits within 2% of the U.S. baseline for Alaska is $360,000 per Zillow's home-value index. Effective property tax sits at 0.84% of assessed value, below the 0.99% national average tracked by the Tax Foundation.
Income and tax climate. Median household income in Alaska reaches $91,260 per the ACS five-year vintage, pulling above the $78,538 U.S. median. Alaska's top marginal state income tax bracket lands at 0.00% — one of nine states that levies no broad-based income tax, shifting the revenue burden onto sales, property, and severance levies. BEA's Regional Price Parity scores Alaska at 103.3 (national = 100), meaning a dollar in Alaska buys 97¢ of national purchasing power.
Local context as of 2026-04-19.
Alaska versus the U.S. baseline
| Metric | Alaska | U.S. baseline | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value[zillow] | $360,000 | $358,000 | 0.6% |
| Property tax rate[tax-foundation] | 0.84% | 0.99% | -15.2% |
| Top marginal income tax[tax-foundation] | None | ~4.08% (volume-weighted) | −4.08 pp |
| Cost-of-living index (RPP)[bea-rpp] | 103.3 | 100.0 | 3.3 pts |
| Avg homeowners insurance[naic] | $1,680/yr | $1,754/yr | -4.2% |
How to use the Military Pay Calculator
Walk through using the Military Pay Calculator with Alaska-specific defaults pre-loaded from primary sources.
- Pre-fill with local dataEach calculator on this page loads with state- or city-specific defaults pulled live from primary sources (FRED, BLS, Zillow, Freddie Mac PMMS, IRS, BEA). The blue values shown next to each input are the local averages so you can see how your scenario compares to the typical case before changing anything.
- Override the inputs you controlChange any field to model your actual situation. The math reruns in your browser the moment you change a value — no signup, no API call, no data transmission. Hover over the small (i) icon next to each label to see the formula that field feeds and where the default came from.
- Read the derived valuesThe result panel shows the primary calculation (monthly payment, take-home pay, savings projection, etc.) plus the intermediate values that drive it. Each line item is labeled with the formula component it represents so you can verify the arithmetic against any agency publication, textbook, or competing calculator.
- Adjust assumptions and re-runMost calculators have a section for assumption inputs that are easy to overlook — annual raises, expected return, inflation, vacancy rate, depreciation schedule, marginal vs. effective tax treatment. The defaults are conservative; aggressive scenarios usually require explicit overrides.
- Save to "My Numbers"When the inputs match your reality, click Save to "My Numbers". The values persist to your device's local storage (IndexedDB) and reload automatically on your next visit. Nothing is transmitted to any CalcFi server — the saved-state feature is deliberately client-side only for privacy.
- Compare scenarios side by sideMost calculators offer a comparison view that shows two or more scenarios side by side. Use this to model decision points: 15-year vs 30-year mortgage, Roth vs Traditional IRA, salary vs hourly, lease vs buy. The comparison view also produces a shareable summary you can download as PNG or PDF.
Worked Examples: Military Pay Calculator in Alaska Cities
Same formula, different inputs. Each city name links to its own pSEO page where the calculator is pre-filled with local medians.
| City | Median home | Median rent | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $414,591 | $1,713/mo | $95,918 |
Sources: Zillow ZHVI + ZORI[1],Census ACS[2], Freddie Mac PMMS[3].
What Changes Your Result in Alaska
- Alaska cost-of-living drag:Line-item costs in Alaska deviate from the US mean by whatever the BEA all-items RPP deviates from 100. Weight your budget toward the state average rather than the national average.
How Alaska Compares
| Metric | Alaska | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $360,000 | $420,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.84% | 1.07% |
| State Income Tax | None | 4.6%* |
| Avg Insurance Cost | $1,680/yr | $1,544/yr |
| Cost of Living Index | 103.3 | 100 |
| Household Income — p25 | $46,546 | $41,401 |
| Household Income — p50 (median) | $90,222 | $83,592 |
| Household Income — p75 | $162,300 | $153,000 |
*Average of states that levy an income tax. 2026 estimates. Alaska is the only state with no state income tax AND no state sales tax.[3] Income percentiles from DQYDJ/Census CPS 2024[4].
Alaska Financial Planning Tips
Track take-home pay: no state income tax means only federal + FICA apply — one of the simpler payroll pictures in the U.S. in Alaska.
Anchor savings goals to the Alaska cost of living index (103.3). A national 20% savings rate needs adjustment up or down depending on local expense floors.
Use tax-advantaged accounts first: 401(k), HSA, IRA. Since Alaska has no income tax, Roth accounts may be especially attractive — you lock in today's zero-state-tax cost forever.
Frequently Asked Questions: Military Pay Calculator in Alaska
How does the military pay work in Alaska?
- The military pay calculator runs the standard client-side formula and layers on Alaska's zero state income tax, 0.84% property tax rate, and cost-of-living index of 103.3. All inputs stay in your browser.
What's the median Military Service Members salary in Alaska?
- BLS OEWS reports a p50 wage of $28,800 for Military Service Members in Alaska, with p25 $22,800 and p75 $34,800.
What's the real purchasing power of this Alaska salary?
- A $28,800 salary here has the purchasing power of $27,881 in the average US city.
How does the Alaska Military Service Members median compare to the national median?
- The Military Service Members median in Alaska is $28,800, 33% above the national median of $21,600 (BLS OEWS 2025). Adjusted for Alaska's 103 cost-of-living index, the real purchasing-power equivalent is $27,881.
How much take-home pay remains after Alaska state tax?
- Alaska levies no state income tax, so the full wage is take-home after federal + FICA.
What's the unemployment rate in Alaska?
- Alaska unemployment sits at 4.8% (above the 4.1% national rate).
Does Alaska have any state taxes?
- Alaska has no state income tax and no state sales tax. It's the only state with neither. However, local municipalities may levy property taxes and local sales taxes.
What is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend?
- The PFD is an annual payment to Alaska residents from oil revenue investment returns. It typically ranges from $1,000-$3,000 per person and is taxable at the federal level.
Is earthquake insurance required in Alaska?
- It's not legally required but strongly recommended. Standard homeowners policies exclude earthquake damage. Alaska is the most seismically active state in the U.S.
Is the military pay free to use for Alaska residents?
- Yes — the Military Pay Calculator is 100% free, with no signup required. All Alaska-specific numbers (median home price $360,000, property tax 0.84%, no state income tax) are prefilled from public datasets. Calculations run in your browser; no data is sent to our servers.
Does the military pay replace tax or financial advice?
- No. The Military Pay Calculator provides educational estimates using public data and standard formulas. It is not personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.
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Alaska Financial Data (2026)
- State Income Tax
- None
- Property Tax Rate
- 0.84%
- Median Home Price
- $360,000
- Annual Property Tax (median home)
- $3,024
- Avg Homeowners Insurance
- $1,680/year
- Cost of Living Index
- 103.3 (100 = avg)
- State Estate Tax
- No
- State Abbreviation
- AK
Compare Alaska with other states
Every number on this page reads from the same CalcFi data repository used by the Live Data pages below — the figures stay consistent.
Home Prices by State
Zillow ZHVI across all 50 states
Property Tax by State
Effective rate × ZHVI = annual bill
Household Income by State
FRED real median + percentile bands
Cost of Living by State
BEA RPP all-items + housing
No-Income-Tax States
Full list + trade-offs
Current Interest Rates
Treasury curve + PMMS + FDIC
How we compute this — methodology
CalcFi pSEO pages combine three inputs: (1) the calculator formula itself, which runs client-side so no inputs leave your browser; (2) state-level financial constants from primary public datasets; and (3) national benchmarks for comparison. The Alaska page uses the property tax rate (0.84%), median home price ($360,000), and no state income tax from the sources listed below.
Known limits: statewide averages mask large intra-state variance — county-level property tax and metro-level home prices differ significantly from the figures shown. For the most precise calculations, cross-check the output against your actual county assessor and the latest federal/state tax tables at filing time.
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Sources
Every number on this page cites a primary public dataset. Last reviewed (auto-bumped by the next ISR refresh after an ETL run).
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — State Minimum Wage Laws. dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets. taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2025. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Composite state financial context (median home price, property tax effective rate, cost of living index) cross-referenced against the primary sources below.
- Census Current Population Survey / IPUMS CPS (income year 2024) via DQYDJ state tools. dqydj.com. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — state-level occupational wages — www.bls.gov/oes. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws — www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Internal Revenue Service — federal individual income tax brackets and standard deductions — www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-17. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- State Departments of Revenue — official bracket + deduction publications (one primary URL per state; linked in the brackets table below) — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates — www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Zillow Research — ZHVI (Zillow Home Value Index) + ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) — www.zillow.com/research/data. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rates — www.freddiemac.com/pmms. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Tax Foundation — Property Taxes Paid as % of Owner-Occupied Housing Value; State Tax Rates and Brackets; Estate/Inheritance; Social Security Taxation — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owners, and Homeowners Tenants Insurance Report — content.naic.org/article/homeowners-insurance-report. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by State — www.bea.gov/data/prices-inflation/regional-price-parities-state-and-metro-area. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) — real median household income, unemployment, HPI, LFPR per state — fred.stlouisfed.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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