$15 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$15 an hour is $31,200 a year before taxes, based on a 40-hour week and 52 paid weeks (2,080 hours).
$15 an hour by hours per week
| Hours/week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $300.00 | $1,300.00 | $15,600 |
| 25 | $375.00 | $1,625.00 | $19,500 |
| 30 | $450.00 | $1,950.00 | $23,400 |
| 32 | $480.00 | $2,080.00 | $24,960 |
| 35 | $525.00 | $2,275.00 | $27,300 |
| 37.5 | $562.50 | $2,437.50 | $29,250 |
| 40 | $600.00 | $2,600.00 | $31,200 |
| 45 (with OT) | $712.50 | $3,087.50 | $37,050 |
| 50 (with OT) | $825.00 | $3,575.00 | $42,900 |
Weeks over 40 hours include the federal overtime premium (1.5× pay for hours over 40).
$15 an hour after taxes (2026, single filer)
| State | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1,564 | $2,387 | $652 | $26,598 | $1,022.98 |
| Texas | $1,564 | $2,387 | $0 | $27,249 | $1,048.05 |
| Florida | $1,564 | $2,387 | $0 | $27,249 | $1,048.05 |
| New York | $1,564 | $2,387 | $1,254 | $25,995 | $999.82 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,564 | $2,387 | $958 | $26,291 | $1,011.21 |
| Illinois | $1,564 | $2,387 | $1,400 | $25,850 | $994.22 |
Estimates: standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions or credits. Federal brackets and FICA are 2026 IRS/SSA figures; see methodology.
Quick facts
- $15/hour is 2.07× the federal minimum wage of $7.25.
- Overtime (time and a half) at $15/hour pays $22.50; double time pays $30.00.
- With 2 weeks of unpaid leave (50 weeks): $30,000 a year.
- Closest salary page: $31k a year to hourly.
Frequently asked questions
$15 an hour is how much a year?
$15 an hour is $31,200 a year, assuming 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). With two weeks unpaid, it's $30,000.
$15 an hour is how much a month?
About $2,600.00 a month before taxes (annual pay ÷ 12).
$15 an hour is how much biweekly?
$1,200.00 every two weeks for 80 hours of work.
What is $15 an hour after taxes?
For a single filer in Texas or Florida (no state income tax), take-home pay is about $27,249 a year in 2026, or $1,048.05 per biweekly paycheck. This is an estimate using the standard deduction only.
Nearby wages
- $10 an hour
- $14 an hour
- $14.50 an hour
- $15.50 an hour
- $16 an hour
- $20 an hour
- All wages
- Time card at $15/hr
- $15/hr overtime
Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer