How much does a Software Engineer make in Alaska?

The average Software Engineer salary in Alaska is around $145,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $110,374 annually ($9,198/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Software Engineer in Alaska?

On a $145,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $110,374/year or $9,198/month. Federal tax: $23,534. State tax: $0. FICA: $11,093.

Is $145,000 a good Software Engineer salary?

$145,000 is a strong salary for a Software Engineer — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Software Engineer salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $145,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Software Engineers?

25% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Software Developer, Backend Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Frontend Engineer.

How can a Software 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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Software Engineer Salary in Alaska (2026)

Average Software Engineer pay in Alaska

$145,000/year

≈ $70/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$110,374/year

$9,198/month · effective tax rate 23.88%

Federal $23,534
FICA $11,093
Take-home

Pay by role in Alaska

Staff / Principal Engineer$155,000–$255,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (Cleared / JBER / Eielson F-35)$132,000–$210,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (ConocoPhillips Alaska / ExxonMobil)$135,000–$210,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (Alyeska Pipeline / TAPS)$118,000–$182,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (GCI / Alaska Communications)$108,000–$165,000+ TC
Senior Engineer (Alaska Airlines Anchorage)$115,000–$172,000+ TC

See all 11 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$110,374
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$9,198
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,245
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$53/hr
Federal Tax	$23,534
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$11,093
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.88%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Software Engineers earn the same — not even close

Alaska's software engineering market is anchored by AK federal cleared cluster (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson JBER Anchorage + Eielson AFB Fairbanks post-2022 F-35 transition + Fort Wainwright 11th Airborne Division Arctic + Clear Space Force Station + Alaskan Command ALCOM + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared software), AK oil + gas tech (ConocoPhillips Alaska Anchorage + ExxonMobil Anchorage + Hilcorp Alaska + Alyeska Pipeline Service Company + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay + Trans-Alaska Pipeline TAPS + post-2023 Willow Project ConocoPhillips $7B+ Alpine West NPR-A approval), AK telecom (GCI General Communication Inc. Anchorage + Alaska Communications + the substantial AK telecom + the substantial post-2020 AK rural broadband), Alaska Airlines (Anchorage hub post-2024 Hawaiian merger + the substantial Alaska Airlines tech), University of Alaska Anchorage + UA Fairbanks Computer Science + the substantial UAA + UAF CS pipeline, plus post-2020 AK remote-work-enabled tech leveraging AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD.

Staff / Principal Engineer

$155,000–$255,000+ TC

Senior IC at federal cleared + ConocoPhillips + ExxonMobil + Alaska Airlines

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

$132,000–$210,000+ TC

JBER + Eielson F-35 + Fort Wainwright + Clear Space Force · TS/SCI premium

Senior Engineer (ConocoPhillips Alaska / ExxonMobil)

$135,000–$210,000+ TC

COP AK + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp · oil + gas software + post-Willow project

Senior Engineer (Alyeska Pipeline / TAPS)

$118,000–$182,000+ TC

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company · TAPS SCADA + flow assurance + pipeline ops

Senior Engineer (GCI / Alaska Communications)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

GCI Anchorage + Alaska Communications · AK telecom + rural broadband

Senior Engineer (Alaska Airlines Anchorage)

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

Alaska Airlines Anchorage hub · post-2024 Hawaiian merger tech integration

Senior Engineer (Providence Alaska / Healthcare)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Providence Alaska Medical Center + ANMC + the substantial AK healthcare tech

Senior Engineer (Remote / Mainland / AK Tax Resident)

$125,000–$200,000+ TC

AK-based remote · post-2020 mainland remote · 0% income tax + PFD draw

Engineering Manager

$148,000–$245,000+ TC

EM at JBER + COP + Alyeska + GCI + Alaska Airlines · team lead

Mid-Level Engineer (3-6 yrs)

$92,000–$135,000

Functional IC at AK major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Engineer (0-3 yrs)

$75,000–$105,000

UA Anchorage UAA + UA Fairbanks UAF CS · entry band

Worth knowing: JBER + Eielson F-35 + Fort Wainwright Arctic cleared cluster + ConocoPhillips Alaska + ExxonMobil + Hilcorp oil + gas tech + Alyeska Pipeline TAPS SCADA tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Arctic strategic cleared + North Slope oil tech + Trans-Alaska Pipeline SE cluster and a feature most national SE surveys understate for AK. AK federal cleared (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson JBER Anchorage + Eielson AFB Fairbanks post-2022 F-35 transition as one of country's two USAF F-35 Pacific bases + Fort Wainwright 11th Airborne Division Arctic + Clear Space Force Station + Alaskan Command ALCOM + the substantial post-2024 AK Indo-Pacific + Arctic strategic cleared software + the substantial AK ANG 168th + 176th Wings). AK oil + gas tech (ConocoPhillips Alaska Anchorage + ExxonMobil Anchorage + Hilcorp Alaska + the substantial AK North Slope Prudhoe Bay + post-2023 Willow Project ConocoPhillips $7B+ Alpine West NPR-A approval as one of country's substantial recent US oil projects). Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (Trans-Alaska Pipeline TAPS 800-mile pipeline + the substantial AK TAPS SCADA + flow assurance + pipeline ops). GCI Anchorage + Alaska Communications AK telecom + rural broadband. Alaska Airlines Anchorage hub post-2024 Hawaiian merger. Providence Alaska Medical Center + ANMC Alaska Native Medical Center healthcare. UA Anchorage + UA Fairbanks CS pipeline. AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK SE proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Software 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.