Alaska Overtime Calculator
Alaska enforces daily overtime (1.5x for hours worked over 8 in a single workday) and weekly overtime (1.5x for hours worked over 40 in a workweek). Employers with fewer than 4 employees are exempt from Alaska statutory daily overtime under AS 23.10.060(d)(1).
Alaska Statutory Rule Engine Coverage
Dedicated State Engine: Alaska overtime calculations apply the Alaska Wage and Hour Act (AS § 23.10.060), requiring 1.5x after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per workweek with statutory non-pyramiding.
Official Labor Authority: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Calculate Overtime for Alaska
Preselected jurisdiction: Alaska (AK). Enter your pay rate, classification, and shifts below.
1. Select Work Jurisdiction
Delineating dedicated state statutory engines (CA, CO, NY) from federal FLSA baseline coverage.
Alaska: Dedicated AK Engine (Daily 8h & Weekly 40h)
Dedicated State Engine: 1.5x after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week; small employer exemption for employers with fewer than 4 employees (AS § 23.10.060; 8 AAC 15.100).
2. Select Occupation & Industry
Specialized wage orders or alternative work schedules (e.g., Healthcare 8/80, Hospitality spread-of-hours) apply to specific roles.
General Non-Exempt Employee
Hourly or non-exempt salaried employees entitled to statutory overtime under federal and state rules.
How Overtime Works in Alaska
Statutory thresholds, daily and weekly hours breakdown, and compensation rates.
Daily Overtime Rule
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 8 in any single workday under AS § 23.10.060(a).
Weekly Overtime (40h)
1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 40 regular hours in an established workweek (hours compensated as daily overtime are credited and not counted again to prevent pyramiding).
Exempt Salary Threshold
$684.00/week ($35,568/year)
Alaska statutory exemption under AS 23.10.055 aligns with federal FLSA white-collar standards ($684.00/wk; $35568.00/yr baseline).
Alaska 50-Hour Workweek (5 Days × 10 Hours @ $30.00/hr)
Step-by-Step Calculation Breakdown
- Daily Regular Hours: 8 hours/day × 5 workdays = 40.0 regular hours ($1200.00)
- Daily Overtime (1.5×): 2 hours/day (hours 9–10) × 5 days = 10.0 daily overtime hours at $45.00/hr ($450.00)
- Total Gross Wages: $1200.00 regular + $450.00 daily overtime = $1650.00
Statutory Basis & Legal Authorities
Alaska Wage and Hour Act, AS § 23.10.060 (Overtime Pay) & § 23.10.055 (Exemptions)
Alaska Statutes § 23.10.060; 8 AAC 15.100Important Scope Limitations
This Alaska calculator implements the Alaska Wage and Hour Act (AS § 23.10.060), daily overtime after 8 hours, 40-hour weekly non-pyramiding overtime, and the small employer exemption (fewer than 4 employees under AS § 23.10.060(d)(1)). Flexible workhour plans (4x10 schedules) certified with the Alaska DOL may alter daily calculations.
Calculations provided by this website are for educational and estimation purposes only and do not constitute legal or payroll advice.
Frequently Asked Questions: Alaska Overtime
Direct legal and practical answers regarding overtime rules in Alaska.
Does Alaska have daily overtime?
Yes. Under Alaska Statute § 23.10.060, non-exempt employees working for employers with 4 or more employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 8 in any workday.
What is the Alaska small employer exemption?
Under AS 23.10.060(d)(1), employers who employ fewer than 4 employees are exempt from Alaska state overtime requirements. However, federal FLSA 40-hour weekly rules still apply if the employer engages in interstate commerce.
Can employers in Alaska use a 4×10 schedule without daily overtime?
Under AS 23.10.060(b), employers and employees may agree to a flexible work hour plan (such as 4 days of 10 hours) without daily overtime only if certified and registered with the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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