$18.00 an hour is how much a year? (US 2026)
At $18.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, you earn
$37,440 a year, $32,263 after federal
taxes ($2,689 a month take-home) in 2026, before any state income tax.
$18.00/hour by weekly hours
| Hours/week | Yearly gross | After federal tax | Monthly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | $28,080 | $24,734 | $2,061 |
| 35 | $32,760 | $28,503 | $2,375 |
| 40 | $37,440 | $32,263 | $2,689 |
| 45 | $42,120 | $36,023 | $3,002 |
$18.00/hour by pay period (40-hour week)
| Period | Gross | After federal tax |
|---|---|---|
| Week | $720.00 | $620.44 |
| Biweekly | $1,440.00 | $1,240.89 |
| Month | $3,120 | $2,689 |
| Year | $37,440 | $32,263 |
Overtime and extra hours at $18.00
| Rate | Per hour | Per extra weekly hour, per year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1×) | $18.00 | $936 |
| Time and a half (1.5×, FLSA overtime) | $27.00 | $1,404 |
| Double time (2×) | $36.00 | $1,872 |
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 $37,000 after tax.
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Frequently asked questions
What is $18.00 an hour after taxes?
About $15.51 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.