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$15 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
Updated for 2026 Tax data reviewed 2026-09-16. Sources and methodology
At 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, $15 an hour equals $31,200 per year before taxes. That is about $600.00 per week, $1,200.00 every two weeks, $1,300.00 twice a month, or $2,600.00 per month in gross pay.
Your take-home pay will be lower after taxes and deductions. Choose your state, filing status, pay frequency, and benefits below for a more realistic estimate.
Your pay
Results use 2026 federal and state tax rules and estimate a full year of tax divided across your paychecks. They are estimates, not tax advice.
Pay breakdown
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hour | $15 |
| Day, at 8 hours | $120.00 |
| Week, at 40 hours | $600.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,200.00 |
| Twice a month | $1,300.00 |
| Month | $2,600.00 |
| Year | $31,200 |
How much is $15 an hour after taxes?
There is no single after-tax answer for everyone earning $15 an hour. Net pay depends on where you live, how often you are paid, your Form W-4, local taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, and whether you work exactly 40 hours each week. The table shows how much the same wage takes home in different states.
$15 an hour, 40 hours a week, take-home pay by state for 2026.
| State | Every two weeks | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1,022.98 | $26,598 | 14.8% |
| Texas | $1,048.05 | $27,249 | 12.7% |
| Florida | $1,048.05 | $27,249 | 12.7% |
| New York | $999.82 | $25,995 | 16.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $998.37 | $25,958 | 16.8% |
| Illinois | $994.21 | $25,850 | 17.1% |
| Ohio | $1,008.10 | $26,211 | 16.0% |
| Georgia | $1,016.95 | $26,441 | 15.3% |
| North Carolina | $1,019.73 | $26,513 | 15.0% |
| Washington | $1,031.40 | $26,816 | 14.1% |
Figures assume a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, and a typical local income tax where one usually applies. Your result will differ with a different filing status, pay schedule, benefits, or W-4. See every state.
What changes the annual total?
The $31,200 figure assumes 2,080 paid hours. At 37.5 hours a week, $15 an hour comes to $29,250 a year, and at 35 hours it is $27,300. One unpaid week off lowers a 40-hour year to $30,600. Adding 5 overtime hours a week at time and a half raises gross pay to $37,050, and after federal taxes alone adds about $90.40 to each weekly paycheck.
- Your weekly hours change
- You take unpaid time off
- You earn overtime, tips, commissions, or bonuses
- You work more or fewer than 52 paid weeks
- Your employer rounds time or uses a different workweek
Frequently asked questions
Is $15 an hour $31,200 a year before or after taxes?
It is before taxes. $31,200 is the gross annual amount based on 40 hours per week and 52 weeks of pay.
How much is $15 an hour biweekly?
At 80 hours per biweekly pay period, gross pay is $1,200.00 before taxes and deductions.
How much is $15 an hour per month?
The average gross monthly amount is $2,600.00. Actual monthly cash flow can vary if you are paid biweekly, because two months of the year usually contain a third payday.
Does the calculation include overtime?
No. The standard result uses straight-time pay. Add overtime hours in the calculator, or use the overtime calculator for time and a half and double time.