Alaska judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Alaska charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 6.75% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 6.75% | Formula rate |
Post-judgment interest
Alaska's post-judgment interest rate is 6.75% per year. Alaska post-judgment interest is currently 6.75% — a statutory formula rate under Alaska Stat. 09.30.070(a) that resets twice a year. A judgment founded on a written contract that specifies an interest rate (not exceeding the legal maximum) bears the contract rate if that rate is…
→ Full Alaska post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Alaska's prejudgment interest rate is 6.75% per year (formula rate). Alaska prejudgment interest is currently 6.75% per year — a statutory formula rate under AS 09.30.070 that resets twice a year. Prejudgment interest is a general remedy in Alaska and is NOT limited to liquidated or contract claims — it is recoverable on tort and unliquidated damages as compensation for loss of use…
→ Full Alaska prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Alaska?
As of January 1, 2026, the Alaska post-judgment interest rate is 6.75% per year. Alaska judgment interest — a formula rate, reset twice a year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Alaska?
Alaska's prejudgment interest rate is 6.75% per year (formula rate). Prejudgment interest is a general remedy in Alaska and is NOT limited to liquidated or contract claims — it is recoverable on tort and unliquidated damages as compensation for loss of use…
Is Alaska judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Alaska prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.