Employment & Worker Protection · Alaska
Alaska Minimum Wage Law
AS 23.10.065 - enacted in Alaska.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2024
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 17/100
- Alaska strictness
The bottom line
Alaska Minimum Wage Law is an enacted law in Alaska, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2025-01-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 17/100
- Alaska strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Alaska legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Alaska Minimum Wage Law
Alaska Minimum Wage Law (AS 23.10.065) is an enacted law in Alaska under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2024-11-05 and becomes effective on 2025-01-01. Alaska currently reports 1 tracked regulations with 1 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 17/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Alaska within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in AS 23.10.065 itself.
Applicability under Alaska Minimum Wage Law: All employers in Alaska except federal government. Penalty exposure is documented as: Alaska Labor Standards Act enforcement. Back pay + damages. Notable exemptions: Babysitters (casual), companions for elderly/disabled..
Summary
Alaska minimum wage $11.91/hr indexed to CPI annually. No separate tipped wage — full rate applies.
Key Requirements
$11.91/hr (2025). Annual CPI adjustment. No lower tipped wage rate. No local preemption.
Penalties
Alaska Labor Standards Act enforcement. Back pay + damages.
Applicability
All employers in Alaska except federal government.
Exemptions
Babysitters (casual), companions for elderly/disabled.
Official Source
https://labor.alaska.gov/labor-standards/wage.htmHow Alaska compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Alaska ranks #37 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Alaska is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Alaska Minimum Wage Law enacted?
Alaska Minimum Wage Law was enacted on 2024-11-05 and became effective on 2025-01-01. It was introduced as AS 23.10.065.
What are the penalties for violating Alaska Minimum Wage Law?
Alaska Labor Standards Act enforcement. Back pay + damages. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Alaska Minimum Wage Law apply to small businesses?
All employers in Alaska except federal government. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Alaska compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Alaska has a regulatory strictness score of 17/100, based on 1 enacted regulation out of 1 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Alaska Minimum Wage Law?
The official text of Alaska Minimum Wage Law (AS 23.10.065) is available from the Alaska legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Alaska Minimum Wage Law is enacted in Alaska, effective 2025-01-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Alaska ranks #37 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Alaska tracks across all five policy areas. Alaska profile
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