$15.00 an hour is how much a year? (US 2026)
At $15.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, you earn
$31,200 a year, $27,249 after federal
taxes ($2,271 a month take-home) in 2026, before any state income tax.
$15.00/hour by weekly hours
| Hours/week | Yearly gross | After federal tax | Monthly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | $23,400 | $20,880 | $1,740 |
| 35 | $27,300 | $24,092 | $2,008 |
| 40 | $31,200 | $27,249 | $2,271 |
| 45 | $35,100 | $30,383 | $2,532 |
$15.00/hour by pay period (40-hour week)
| Period | Gross | After federal tax |
|---|---|---|
| Week | $600.00 | $524.02 |
| Biweekly | $1,200.00 | $1,048.05 |
| Month | $2,600 | $2,271 |
| Year | $31,200 | $27,249 |
Overtime and extra hours at $15.00
| Rate | Per hour | Per extra weekly hour, per year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1×) | $15.00 | $780 |
| Time and a half (1.5×, FLSA overtime) | $22.50 | $1,170 |
| Double time (2×) | $30.00 | $1,560 |
From 2025 through 2028, up to $12,500 of qualifying overtime premium pay is deductible from federal income tax under the OBBBA: overtime is worth more net than it used to be.
Set your own hours in the hourly rate calculator , or see the full breakdown for $31,000 after tax.
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Frequently asked questions
What is $15.00 an hour after taxes?
About $13.10 per hour after federal taxes at 40 hours a week: your gross rate minus the average federal deduction rate at this income. State tax reduces it further outside the nine no-tax states.
What assumptions do the after-tax figures use?
Tax year 2026, single filer, standard deduction, federal income tax + Social Security + Medicare only. See the US methodology.
Last updated 2026-11-04.