Updated July 2026 · Single filer estimate
Per Year
$24,960
40 hrs/week, before tax
Take-Home
$19,694–$22,165
/yr, varies by state
$12 an hour is $24,960 a year working full time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks). Here's the full breakdown — monthly, weekly, and part-time pay, and what you actually keep after 2026 taxes in each state.
| Hourly | $12.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $96.00 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $480.00 |
| Bi-Weekly (80 hrs) | $960.00 |
| Monthly | $2,080 |
| Annual (2,080 hrs) | $24,960 |
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours/year), before taxes.
Not everyone works 40 hours. Here's what $12 an hour comes to per year at part-time and full-time schedules (before taxes).
| Hours / Week | Per Week | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs | $240 | $12,480 |
| 25 hrs | $300 | $15,600 |
| 30 hrs | $360 | $18,720 |
| 35 hrs | $420 | $21,840 |
| 40 hrs (full time) | $480 | $24,960 |
Estimated annual take-home for $12 an hour full time, single filer — highest first. Tap a state for its full paycheck guide.
| State | State Tax | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | — | $22,165 |
| Florida | — | $22,165 |
| Nevada | — | $22,165 |
| New Hampshire | — | $22,165 |
| South Dakota | — | $22,165 |
| Tennessee | — | $22,165 |
| Texas | — | $22,165 |
| Washington | — | $22,165 |
| Wyoming | — | $22,165 |
| Arizona | $624 | $21,541 |
| North Dakota | $624 | $21,541 |
| Indiana | $749 | $21,416 |
| Louisiana | $749 | $21,416 |
| Pennsylvania | $766 | $21,398 |
| Ohio | $874 | $21,291 |
| Kentucky | $998 | $21,166 |
| Mississippi | $998 | $21,166 |
| Michigan | $1,061 | $21,104 |
| Arkansas | $1,098 | $21,066 |
| Colorado | $1,098 | $21,066 |
| North Carolina | $1,123 | $21,041 |
| Oklahoma | $1,123 | $21,041 |
| Utah | $1,161 | $21,004 |
| Missouri | $1,198 | $20,966 |
| Illinois | $1,236 | $20,929 |
| Alabama | $1,248 | $20,917 |
| Connecticut | $1,248 | $20,917 |
| Massachusetts | $1,248 | $20,917 |
| Georgia | $1,373 | $20,792 |
| Iowa | $1,423 | $20,742 |
| Kansas | $1,423 | $20,742 |
| Maryland | $1,435 | $20,729 |
| Virginia | $1,435 | $20,729 |
| Idaho | $1,448 | $20,717 |
| Nebraska | $1,458 | $20,707 |
| Montana | $1,473 | $20,692 |
| New Mexico | $1,473 | $20,692 |
| Rhode Island | $1,495 | $20,669 |
| New Jersey | $1,590 | $20,575 |
| South Carolina | $1,622 | $20,542 |
| West Virginia | $1,622 | $20,542 |
| Delaware | $1,647 | $20,517 |
| New York | $1,710 | $20,455 |
| Maine | $1,872 | $20,293 |
| Wisconsin | $1,909 | $20,255 |
| Hawaii | $1,997 | $20,168 |
| Washington D.C. | $2,122 | $20,043 |
| Vermont | $2,184 | $19,981 |
| California | $2,321 | $19,843 |
| Minnesota | $2,459 | $19,706 |
| Oregon | $2,471 | $19,694 |
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$12 an hour is $24,960 per year working full time — 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). At 30 hours a week it's about $18,720, and at 20 hours a week about $12,480.
How much is $12 an hour after taxes?
It depends on your state. After federal income tax and FICA alone, take-home is about $22,165 a year. With state income tax, 2026 take-home ranges from about $19,694 (in Oregon) to $22,165 (in no-income-tax states like Alaska).
How much is $12 an hour a month?
$12 an hour is about $2,080 a month before taxes, working full time. After federal tax and FICA, roughly $1,847 a month — before state tax.
Is $12 an hour a good wage?
Whether $12.00 an hour is enough depends on where you live and your hours. Full time it works out to $24,960 a year before tax; a common rule of thumb is that rent should be under 30% of your take-home pay. Use the calculator below to check your exact number for your state.
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