Alaska Labor Laws 2026: Pay Transparency, Sick Leave & Overtime

Q: Is paid sick leave required in Alaska?

Yes. 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hrs (<15 employees); 56 hrs (15+).

Q: When is overtime due in Alaska?

For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Daily overtime after 8 hours in a day and weekly after 40 (employers with 4+ employees).

Alaska labor laws

The pay and leave rules Alaska employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.

Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: loio.com, dol.alaska.gov.

Not requiredPay ranges in job ads

YesStatewide paid sick leave

NoState paid leave or disability program

$14.00Minimum wage

Pay transparency

Alaska has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.

Paid sick leave

Alaska requires paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hrs (<15 employees); 56 hrs (15+). Coverage: all employers (Ballot Measure 1, eff. 2025-07-01).

2026 legislative rollback attempts (HB 193 amendment) not enacted as of Oct 2026

Overtime

Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Daily overtime after 8 hours in a day and weekly after 40 (employers with 4+ employees).

Frequently asked questions

Does Alaska require salary ranges in job postings?

No statewide law requires it.

Is paid sick leave required in Alaska?

Yes. 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hrs (<15 employees); 56 hrs (15+).

When is overtime due in Alaska?

For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Daily overtime after 8 hours in a day and weekly after 40 (employers with 4+ employees).