Hourly to salary
$15 an hour is how much a year?
$15 an hour is $31,200 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,600 a month. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, a single filer keeps about $27,249, before any state tax.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
$15 an hour, by hours worked
| Schedule | Year | Month | Two weeks | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours a week | $15,600 | $1,300 | $600.00 | $300.00 |
| 30 hours a week | $23,400 | $1,950 | $900.00 | $450.00 |
| 40 hours a week | $31,200 | $2,600 | $1,200.00 | $600.00 |
Gross pay before tax, 52 weeks a year.
$15 an hour after tax in the 10 biggest states
| State | Take-home / yr | / month | / biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $27,249 | $2,271 | $1,048.05 |
| California | $25,845 | $2,154 | $994.05 |
| Florida | $27,249 | $2,271 | $1,048.05 |
| New York | $25,533 | $2,128 | $982.05 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,291 | $2,191 | $1,011.21 |
| Illinois | $25,705 | $2,142 | $988.65 |
| Ohio | $26,391 | $2,199 | $1,015.05 |
| Georgia | $25,692 | $2,141 | $988.17 |
| North Carolina | $26,004 | $2,167 | $1,000.17 |
| Michigan | $25,923 | $2,160 | $997.05 |
Full time, single filer, standard deduction, estimated state rates, no local tax.
Questions
How much is $15 an hour per month?
$2,600 before tax at 40 hours a week. After federal tax and FICA, about $2,271.
How much is $15 an hour every two weeks?
$1,200.00 gross for 80 hours. Take-home is about $1,048.05 before state tax.
How much is $15 an hour with overtime?
Overtime pays $22.50 an hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,850 a year.