Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Alaska
Pre-loaded with Alaska's numbers: no state income tax, average pay of $2,200/week ($55/hr), and AK GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Market pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
$2,200/wk
Avg AK Pay
0%
State Income Tax
~$0/wk
Typical Stipend Ceiling
125.8
Cost of Living Index
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment, and AK levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$93.89
Based on 36 hours in AK.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,380
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,980
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$417
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,963
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$38,516
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$77,031
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$154,062
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,963
per week
Taxes
$417
per week
Total Gross: $3,380 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,000
≈ $4,330/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Alaska
$1,200
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$3,130
Your stipend covers rent with $3,130 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Alaska
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Alaska's cost of living is higher than the national average by 25.8 points.
💡 High cost of living area. Ensure your pay compensates for the increased expenses.
Housing Cost: High
Utilities: Very High
Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies by neighborhood and housing type.
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Alaska Pay Questions
How much do travel nurses take home in Alaska?
With the average Alaska package of $2,200/week and no state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.
What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Alaska?
Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Alaska's average GSA rates ($null/night lodging + $null/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $0. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.
Is Alaska a good state for travel nurse pay?
Alaska averages $2,200/week with no state income tax — every taxable dollar goes 4–8% further than in taxed states. With a cost-of-living index of 125.8, it's one of the stronger take-home states at equal rates.
Do I pay Alaska taxes as a travel nurse from another state?
Alaska charges no income tax on your earnings there, but your home state may still tax that income depending on its rules. Keep your tax home documentation clean either way.