$15 an hour is how much a year?
$15 an hour = $31,200 a year
$2,600 monthly · $1,200 biweekly · $600 weekly · $120 daily
Earning $15 per hour comes out to $31,200 a year before taxes, assuming you work 40 hours a week for all 52 weeks of the year (2,080 hours). That's $2,600 a month, $1,200 per biweekly paycheck, or $600 a week.
$15 an hour by work schedule
Not everyone works 40 hours. At 35 hours a week, $15 an hour is $27,300 a year; at 30 hours it's $23,400; and a 20-hour part-time schedule yields $15,600 annually.
| Weekly hours | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h | $31,200 | $2,600 | $600 |
| 30 h | $23,400 | $1,950 | $450 |
| 35 h | $27,300 | $2,275 | $525 |
| 25 h | $19,500 | $1,625 | $375 |
| 20 h | $15,600 | $1,300 | $300 |
$15 an hour after taxes
Taxes take a bite out of that number. For a single filer taking the 2026 standard deduction, federal income tax on $31,200 runs about $1,564, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) adds $2,387. That leaves roughly $27,249 a year, or $2,271 a month — an effective rate near 12.7% before state taxes.
Estimates for reference only, based on 2026 published rates. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is $15 an hour annually?
Working full-time at $15 per hour, you would earn $31,200 per year. This assumes a 40-hour work week and 52 paid weeks per year (2,080 hours).
How much is $15 an hour per month?
$15 per hour works out to about $2,600 per month before taxes, based on 40 hours per week averaged over 12 months.
How much is $15 an hour biweekly?
At 40 hours per week, $15 an hour equals $1,200 every two weeks (80 hours) before taxes and deductions.
How much is $15 an hour after taxes?
After estimated federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare), $15 an hour leaves roughly $27,249 per year for a single filer taking the standard deduction. State taxes vary and are not included.
Is $15 an hour a good wage?
It depends on where you live and your household size. $15 an hour is $2.1× the federal minimum wage of $7.25 and equals about $31,200 a year, which you can compare with the U.S. median household income of roughly $80,000.
How much is $15 an hour working part-time (30 hours)?
At 30 hours per week, $15 an hour comes to about $23,400 per year before taxes.