Entry level
$15–$25/hrCompare common starting wages and the annual income they produce.
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Turn an hourly rate into a salary you can compare.
At $20/hour, you earn $41,600 per year before taxes at 40 hours per week and 52 paid weeks. Use the calculator to compare other rates and review the assumptions.
Change the number to compare any hourly wage. Indexed pages cover $15–$100.
Annual gross$41,6002,080 hours
Monthly gross$3,467Annual ÷ 12
Bi-weekly gross$1,60080 hours
Weekly gross$80040 hours
Daily gross$1608 hours
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How much do common hourly rates earn?
These are direct, crawlable salary guides for common US hourly wages. Open one for taxes, overtime, budgeting, and nearby rates.
Start with a range
Which hourly pay range are you researching?
Mid tier
$26–$45/hrExplore the salary equivalent of experienced and specialist hourly work.
Open rangeHigh earner
$46–$100/hrSee gross salary, federal tax estimates, and budget room at higher rates.
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How can you compare nearby hourly rates?
Each indexed page uses the same calculation rules, tax-year assumptions, and internal links. That makes it easy to move from a broad range to the exact hourly rate you are researching.
The baseline
What does one hourly rate look like across pay periods?
Annual pay uses hourly rate × 40 hours × 52 weeks. Monthly pay is annual pay divided by 12, so it is an average rather than a calendar-month timesheet.
Why should gross pay come first?
Gross pay is the cleanest way to compare an hourly offer with a salary offer. The take-home estimate then applies one consistent federal scenario, while calling out the personal details it cannot know.
Common questions
What do people ask about hourly pay?
How much is $20 an hour per year?
At 40 hours weekly and 52 paid weeks, $20 an hour equals $41,600 gross per year.
How much is $20 an hour monthly?
The average gross monthly equivalent is about $3,467 before taxes and deductions.
Why is my paycheck lower?
State tax, insurance, retirement, and other payroll deductions can reduce actual take-home pay.
Does the calculator include state tax?
No. The current estimate covers federal income tax and employee FICA only.
Does 52 weeks mean guaranteed income?
No. The annual result assumes 52 paid weeks; unpaid leave or seasonal work lowers the total.
Read the assumptions
What should you know about these estimates?
- Federal single-filer assumptions for tax year 2026.
- State and local tax are not included.
- Benefits, credits, retirement deductions, and unpaid leave are not included.
- Results are planning estimates, not tax or payroll advice.