Alaska Overtime Calculator
Calculate Alaska overtime pay with both daily (8+ hours) and weekly (40+ hours) overtime rules. Free overtime calculator with instant results.
Alaska Overtime RulesSpecial Rules Apply
Time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
1.5x rate after 40h/week
Time and a half for hours worked over 8 in a workday
1.5x rate after 8h/day
Alaska requires overtime pay for both daily (over 8 hours) and weekly (over 40 hours) thresholds. The employee is entitled to whichever calculation results in greater compensation.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentAs of 2026-04-05
Payroll review workflow
How to use this Alaska page without over-trusting it
- 1. Match the workweek first. Enter the actual days worked for one seven-day payroll week before you read the overtime result.
- 2. Check which rule fired. This page shows whether the result came from weekly overtime, daily overtime, double time, or another Alaska trigger.
- 3. Escalate edge cases early. If the week involves bonuses, shift premiums, exemption questions, or industry carve-outs, use the result as a documented estimate, not the last word.
Alaska Overtime FAQ
Does Alaska have daily overtime?
Yes. Alaska requires overtime pay at 1.5x your regular rate for any hours worked beyond 8 in a single workday.
How does Alaska calculate overtime?
Alaska uses both daily and weekly overtime rules. You earn OT after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, whichever results in higher pay.