$30 an Hour Is How Much a Year? (2026)
Working full-time, $30 an hour is $62,400 a year before taxes, $5,200 a month. After federal income tax and FICA a single filer takes home about $52,318 a year, or $4,360 a month. State income tax is not included.
$30 an hour by pay period
| Period | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $30.00 | $25.15 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $240 | $201 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $1,200 | $1,006 |
| Biweekly | $2,400 | $2,012 |
| Monthly | $5,200 | $4,360 |
| Annual (2,080 hours) | $62,400 | $52,318 |
Annual pay is $30.00 × 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), with no unpaid time off. Take-home is for a single filer after 2026 federal income tax and FICA, with no 401(k), health insurance or credits.
Where the money goes
On $62,400 you pay $5,308 in federal income tax and $4,774 in FICA (Social Security and Medicare), an overall rate of 16.2%. Your top federal bracket is 12%, but only the income above each bracket threshold is taxed at that rate. Check the bracket-by-bracket math on the federal income tax calculator.
$30 an hour at different hours per week
| Hours / week | Weekly gross | Annual gross | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $600 | $31,200 | $2,271 |
| 25 | $750 | $39,000 | $2,793 |
| 30 | $900 | $46,800 | $3,315 |
| 35 | $1,050 | $54,600 | $3,838 |
| 40 | $1,200 | $62,400 | $4,360 |
| 45 (overtime) | $1,425 | $74,100 | $5,080 |
| 50 (overtime) | $1,650 | $85,800 | $5,766 |
Hours over 40 a week are paid at $45.00 (time and a half) and the table assumes 52 weeks at that schedule. Work out your own week with the overtime pay calculator.
What about your state?
The take-home pay above is exact in the 9 states with no tax on wages: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. Everywhere else, state income tax reduces it further. Add your state, pre-tax deductions and pay schedule in the paycheck calculator. If you are paid as a 1099 contractor, you would also owe self-employment tax: use the self-employment tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $30 an hour per year?
Working full-time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks, 2,080 hours), $30 an hour is $62,400 a year before taxes. That is $5,200 a month, $2,400 every two weeks and $1,200 a week.
How much is $30 an hour after taxes?
A single filer with no other deductions takes home about $52,318 a year after 2026 federal income tax ($5,308) and FICA ($4,774): $4,360 a month, $2,012 biweekly, or $25.15 for every hour worked. State income tax comes off this figure in most states.
How much is $30 an hour for 20 hours a week?
Part-time at 20 hours a week is $600 a week, or $31,200 a year before tax. After federal income tax and FICA that is about $27,249 a year ($2,271 a month).
What is overtime at $30 an hour?
Time and a half is $45.00 an hour for every hour over 40 in a week. A 45-hour week pays $1,425 before tax, or $74,100 a year if you keep it up all year.
Compare other hourly rates
Estimates for a W-2 employee using the 2026 federal brackets and standard deductions and 2026 FICA rates. See the 2026 federal tax brackets guide or salary after taxes for yearly salaries.