How much does a Police Officer make in Alaska?

The average Police Officer salary in Alaska is around $95,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $75,663 annually ($6,305/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Alaska?

On a $95,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $75,663/year or $6,305/month. Federal tax: $12,070. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $95,000 a good Police Officer salary?

$95,000 is a competitive salary for a Police Officer — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Police Officer salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $95,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Police Officers?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Detective, Sergeant, State Trooper, Sheriff Deputy, Federal Agent.

How can a Police Officer 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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Police Officer Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Police Officer in Alaska earns around $95,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $75,663/year ($6,305/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$75,663
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,305
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,910
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$36/hr
Federal Tax	$12,070
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$7,268
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.36%

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Police Officer Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$55,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$80,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Police Officers earn the same — not even close

Alaska's police officer market is anchored by Anchorage Police Department APD (~430 sworn officers + the largest AK municipal police department + the substantial post-2020 APD reform + APD Special Assignments Unit + the substantial APD Major Crimes + CALEA accreditation), Alaska State Troopers AST (~370 sworn troopers + the substantial AK statewide police agency + AST Wildlife Troopers + AST Bureau of Investigation + AST Aviation + AST Court Services + the substantial AST covering vast AK rural territory), Fairbanks Police Department (~80 sworn + the substantial Fairbanks + UAF + Eielson AFB area), Juneau Police Department (~50 sworn + state capital), Mat-Su Borough + Kenai Peninsula Borough + the substantial AK rural village public safety officers VPSO program + the substantial AK rural law enforcement, plus substantial federal law enforcement at FBI Anchorage + DEA Anchorage + ATF Anchorage + USMS + ICE + USCG District 17 Juneau + the substantial JBER NCIS + the substantial Eielson AFB OSI.

Senior Officer / Sergeant (Anchorage APD)

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

Senior officer + sergeant at APD · AK PERS Tier IV Police & Fire + the substantial AK collective bargaining

Senior Trooper (Alaska State Troopers)

$92,000–$145,000+ OT

Senior trooper at AST · Wildlife Troopers + Bureau of Investigation + Aviation + Court Services + Bush Alaska

Senior Detective / Investigator

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

Senior detective at APD + AST + Fairbanks PD · investigations + casework + AK PERS premium

Senior K-9 / SWAT / SERT Officer

$98,000–$152,000+ OT

K-9 handler + SWAT + AST Special Emergency Reaction Team + tactical · AK tactical specialty

Senior Federal Agent (FBI / DEA / ATF Anchorage)

$132,000–$215,000+

Senior federal agent · FBI Anchorage + DEA Anchorage + ATF + USMS · LEAP availability pay + COLA + AK NLE differential

Senior Trooper (Bush Alaska / Rural)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

AST Bush Alaska + the substantial AK rural village public safety + the substantial AK rural premium + housing allowance

Mid-Career Officer (3-7 yrs)

$72,000–$95,000+ OT

Mid-career officer · AK PERS Tier IV Police & Fire membership · APSC certified

New Officer (Post-Academy)

$62,000–$82,000+ OT

New officer · post-academy + field training · APSC certified · AK PERS at hire

Senior Corrections Officer

$72,000–$92,000+ OT

Senior corrections at AK DOC + Goose Creek + Spring Creek + Anchorage Correctional + the substantial AK DOC

Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO)

$58,000–$92,000+ OT

AK Village Public Safety Officer · the substantial AK rural Alaska Native village + ANCSA village + ANCSA

Worth knowing: Alaska Public Employees Retirement System AK PERS Tier IV Police & Fire + the substantial AK collective bargaining + the substantial AK Bush + rural premium is the structural foundation of AK career police compensation and a distinctive AK police officer feature most national surveys understate. AK PERS Tier IV Police & Fire (the AK statewide public pension covering ~80K active + retired members + the substantial AK PERS Tier IV defined-contribution hybrid post-2006 + the substantial AK PERS legacy Tier I + II + III defined-benefit pre-2006 + the substantial post-2006 AK PERS Tier IV closure to defined-benefit + the substantial AK PERS retirement structure debate) provides retirement structure substantially different from most US public-safety pensions — AK PERS Tier IV defined-contribution + Supplemental Benefit System SBS-AP supplement makes AK police retirement uniquely portable. Alaska State Troopers AST (the substantial AK statewide police agency + the substantial AST Wildlife Troopers + the substantial AK rural Bush Alaska coverage + the substantial AST Aviation Unit covering remote AK + the substantial AST Court Services + the substantial AST SERT Special Emergency Reaction Team + the substantial AST Bureau of Highway Patrol + Major Crimes + Crime Lab) supports the country's substantial Alaska statewide rural law enforcement. AK recognizes public-sector collective bargaining (Alaska State Public Employee Association ASEA + Alaska Public Employees Association APEA + Public Safety Employees Association PSEA + Alaska Correctional Officers Association + Anchorage Police Department Employees Association APDEA + Fraternal Order of Police FOP). AK NOT a RTW state. The substantial AK village public safety officer VPSO program (the substantial AK rural Alaska Native village public safety + the substantial AK Bush Alaska law enforcement + the substantial post-1991 AK VPSO Public Safety Officer state-tribal partnership) supports unique AK rural village public safety work. AK Bush Alaska Bush rural premium + housing allowance + the substantial AST + APD bonus pay drove substantial AK police compensation premium. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. AK 0% state income tax + AK no estate tax + Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend PFD ~$1.7K+ per resident annually + AK NOT a RTW state + AK PERS Tier IV Police & Fire + the substantial AK collective bargaining anchor the AK police officer proposition.