$30 an hour is how much a year?
$30 an hour is $62,400 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). That's $5,200.00 a month and $2,400.00 every two weeks before tax, or about $52,318 a year after 2026 federal tax, Social Security and Medicare for a single filer. Change the hours, weeks, time off and tax details below.
$30 an hour is how much a year? Work it out for your schedule
After 2026 federal tax and FICA
The quick answer
$30 an hour is $62,400 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). With 2 weeks of unpaid time off (50 weeks) it's $60,000. That's 4.1 times the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour ($15,080 a year).
By pay period
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Year (2,080 hours) | $62,400.00 |
| Month | $5,200.00 |
| Twice a month | $2,600.00 |
| Every 2 weeks | $2,400.00 |
| Week | $1,200.00 |
| Day (8 hours) | $240.00 |
| Hour | $30.00 |
By hours worked
| Schedule | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours a week | $31,200 | $30.00 |
| 30 hours a week | $46,800 | $30.00 |
| 35 hours a week | $54,600 | $30.00 |
| 37.5 hours a week | $58,500 | $30.00 |
| 40 hours a week | $62,400 | $30.00 |
| 45 hours a week | $70,200 | $30.00 |
| 50 hours a week | $78,000 | $30.00 |
Take-home pay in 2026
Federal income tax (2026 brackets and standard deduction), Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%, no state tax or pre-tax deductions:
| Filing status | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home a year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $5,308 | $4,774 | $52,318 | $4,360 |
| Married filing jointly (one earner) | $3,128 | $4,774 | $54,498 | $4,542 |
| Head of household | $4,236 | $4,774 | $53,390 | $4,449 |
Nine states, including Texas and Florida, don't tax wages. Elsewhere, enter your state rate in the calculator above.
Jobs that pay about this much
US median pay (half earn more, half less), May 2025, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants: $62,890 a year ($30.24 an hour)
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists: $61,770 a year ($29.70 an hour)
- Electricians: $63,190 a year ($30.38 an hour)
- Flight Attendants: $63,580 a year ($30.57 an hour)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers: $61,010 a year ($29.33 an hour)
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters: $63,800 a year ($30.67 an hour)
Common questions
How much is $30 an hour a year?
$62,400 a year at 40 hours a week, 52 weeks.
How much is $30 an hour a month?
$5,200.00 a month before tax ($62,400 ÷ 12).
How much is $30 an hour after taxes?
About $52,318 a year, $4,360 a month, for a single filer in 2026 before state tax.
How much is $30 an hour biweekly?
$2,400.00 gross every two weeks (80 hours).
Is $30 an hour good pay?
It's 4.1 times the federal minimum wage. Compare it with what your job pays using the BLS figures on our salary pages.
Sources
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), via Journal of Accountancy
- Social Security Administration: 2026 contribution and benefit base
- U.S. Department of Labor: Federal minimum wage
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025
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