How much does a AI / ML Engineer make in Alaska?

The average AI / ML Engineer salary in Alaska is around $220,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $163,487 annually ($13,624/month).

What is the take-home pay for a AI / ML Engineer in Alaska?

On a $220,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $163,487/year or $13,624/month. Federal tax: $41,704. State tax: $0. FICA: $14,809.

Is $220,000 a good AI / ML Engineer salary?

$220,000 is a strong salary for a AI / ML Engineer — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect AI / ML Engineer salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $220,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for AI / ML Engineers?

BLS projects 23% growth through 2032 for computer/info-research scientists (which AI/ML engineers fall under) — among the fastest-growing tech roles. Frontier-lab demand uniquely strong — OpenAI / Anthropic / xAI / Mistral / DeepMind hiring at premium tiers $300K-$700K base alone for senior MLE, plus equity 1.5x-3x base.. Related roles include: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Research Scientist, Applied Scientist, Deep Learning Engineer, NLP Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, MLE, AI Engineer, Quant ML Engineer.

How can a AI / ML Engineer in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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AI / ML Engineer Salary in Alaska (2026)

Average AI / ML Engineer pay in Alaska

$220,000/year

≈ $106/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$163,487/year

$13,624/month · effective tax rate 25.69%

Federal $41,704
FICA $14,809
Take-home

Pay by role in Alaska

Staff / Principal AI/ML Engineer$165,000–$285,000+ TC
Senior AI/ML Engineer (Cleared / JBER / Eielson F-35)$140,000–$222,000+ TC
Senior AI/ML Engineer (ConocoPhillips Alaska)$140,000–$220,000+ TC
Senior AI/ML Engineer (ExxonMobil / Hilcorp)$135,000–$215,000+ TC
Senior AI/ML Engineer (Alyeska Pipeline / TAPS)$128,000–$200,000+ TC
Senior AI/ML Engineer (Alaska Airlines)$125,000–$192,000+ TC

See all 11 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$163,487
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$13,624
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$6,288
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$79/hr
Federal Tax	$41,704
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$14,809
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.69%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all AI / ML Engineers earn the same — not even close

Alaska's AI/ML market is anchored by AK federal cleared AI cluster (JBER + Eielson AFB F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force Station + Alaskan Command ALCOM + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared autonomy + the substantial Arctic sensor + ISR AI + cleared GenAI), AK oil + gas AI (ConocoPhillips Alaska reservoir + production AI + post-2023 Willow Project AI + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp Alaska + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay AI + the substantial post-2024 AK upstream AI), Alyeska Pipeline AI (TAPS leak detection + integrity AI + the substantial Alyeska Pipeline post-2024 AI infrastructure), Alaska Airlines AI (revenue management + dynamic pricing + route optimization + post-2024 Hawaiian merger AI integration), UA Fairbanks Geophysical Institute Arctic + climate AI (the substantial UAF Geophysical Institute as one of country's leading US Arctic + climate research institutions + the substantial post-2024 UAF AI Arctic research), AK fishing industry AI (Bering Sea NOAA + the substantial AK commercial fishing AI), plus University of Alaska Anchorage + UA Fairbanks CS + post-2020 AK remote-AI/ML migration.

Staff / Principal AI/ML Engineer

$165,000–$285,000+ TC

Senior IC at JBER + COP + ExxonMobil + Alyeska + Alaska Airlines · multi

Senior AI/ML Engineer (Cleared / JBER / Eielson F-35)

$140,000–$222,000+ TC

JBER + Eielson F-35 + Fort Wainwright · cleared Arctic AI · TS/SCI

Senior AI/ML Engineer (ConocoPhillips Alaska)

$140,000–$220,000+ TC

COP AK · reservoir + production AI + post-2023 Willow Project AI

Senior AI/ML Engineer (ExxonMobil / Hilcorp)

$135,000–$215,000+ TC

ExxonMobil + Hilcorp · AK upstream AI + reservoir + drilling optimization

Senior AI/ML Engineer (Alyeska Pipeline / TAPS)

$128,000–$200,000+ TC

Alyeska Pipeline · TAPS leak detection + integrity + flow AI

Senior AI/ML Engineer (Alaska Airlines)

$125,000–$192,000+ TC

Alaska Airlines Anchorage · revenue management + dynamic pricing AI

Senior AI/ML Engineer (UAF Geophysical Institute)

$108,000–$172,000+ bonus

UAF Geophysical Institute · Arctic + climate AI + the substantial UAF research

Senior AI/ML Engineer (AK Fishing / NOAA Bering Sea)

$108,000–$172,000+ bonus

NOAA Bering Sea pollock + cod stock AI · the substantial AK fishing

Senior AI/ML Engineer (Remote / Mainland / AK Tax Resident)

$125,000–$200,000+ TC

AK-based remote AI/ML · post-2020 mainland remote + 0% income tax + PFD

Mid-Level AI/ML Engineer (3-6 yrs)

$105,000–$155,000

Functional IC at AK major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior AI/ML Engineer (0-3 yrs)

$82,000–$115,000

UA Anchorage + UA Fairbanks CS + Geophysical Institute · entry

Worth knowing: JBER + Eielson F-35 + Fort Wainwright cleared Arctic autonomy + ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp AK upstream AI + Alyeska Pipeline TAPS + UA Fairbanks Geophysical Institute Arctic + climate AI tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Arctic strategic cleared + North Slope upstream + TAPS pipeline AI + UAF Arctic AI cluster and a feature most national AI/ML surveys understate for AK. AK federal cleared AI (JBER Anchorage + Eielson AFB Fairbanks post-2022 F-35 transition + Fort Wainwright 11th Airborne Division Arctic + Clear Space Force Station + ALCOM Alaskan Command + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared autonomy + sensor + ISR AI). AK oil + gas AI (ConocoPhillips Alaska Anchorage reservoir + production AI + post-2023 Willow Project $7B+ Alpine West NPR-A approval AI + ExxonMobil Anchorage + Hilcorp Alaska + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay AI + the substantial post-2024 AK upstream AI). Alyeska Pipeline (TAPS 800-mile pipeline + leak detection + integrity + flow AI + the substantial Alyeska post-2024 AI infrastructure). Alaska Airlines (revenue management + route + post-2024 Hawaiian merger AI integration). UA Fairbanks Geophysical Institute (one of country's leading US Arctic + climate research institutions + the substantial post-2024 UAF AI Arctic research). AK fishing AI (NOAA Bering Sea pollock + cod stock + the substantial AK commercial fishing AI). AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK AI/ML proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for AI / ML Engineers in Alaska and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (Alaska levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.