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['Wage and Hour']
['Garnishment']
10/27/2025
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State Info
Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The state of Alaska has several codes which address garnishment of wages.
Wages subject to garnishment
See §09.38.010-09.40.30 for the complete list of exemptions. The first $402.50 per week is exempt unless the debtor is the sole supporter of the household, in which case the first $602.50 per week is exempt.
Discharge due to garnishment
The state of Alaska has no rule prohibiting discharge due to garnishment; follow the federal rule on this matter.
State
Contact
Contact the court issuing the garnishment order.
Regulations
Exemptions of earnings and liquid assets
§09.38.030. Exemption of earnings and liquid assets.
Federal
Contact
www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/garnishments
Regulations
Federal law limits the amount of wages that can be garnished, in most cases, to 25 percent of weekly earnings after taxes. If more that one garnishment order exists against an individual, the total amount cannot exceed the maximum set by law. Some government obligations, such as back taxes and child support, always have precedence.
['Wage and Hour']
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