Updated July 2026 · Single filer estimate
Per Year
$35,360
40 hrs/week, before tax
Take-Home
$27,082–$30,582
/yr, varies by state
$17 an hour is $35,360 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 | $17.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $136.00 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $680.00 |
| Bi-Weekly (80 hrs) | $1,360.00 |
| Monthly | $2,947 |
| Annual (2,080 hrs) | $35,360 |
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours/year), before taxes.
Not everyone works 40 hours. Here's what $17 an hour comes to per year at part-time and full-time schedules (before taxes).
| Hours / Week | Per Week | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs | $340 | $17,680 |
| 25 hrs | $425 | $22,100 |
| 30 hrs | $510 | $26,520 |
| 35 hrs | $595 | $30,940 |
| 40 hrs (full time) | $680 | $35,360 |
Estimated annual take-home for $17 an hour full time, single filer — highest first. Tap a state for its full paycheck guide.
| State | State Tax | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | — | $30,582 |
| Florida | — | $30,582 |
| Nevada | — | $30,582 |
| New Hampshire | — | $30,582 |
| South Dakota | — | $30,582 |
| Tennessee | — | $30,582 |
| Texas | — | $30,582 |
| Washington | — | $30,582 |
| Wyoming | — | $30,582 |
| Arizona | $884 | $29,698 |
| North Dakota | $884 | $29,698 |
| Indiana | $1,061 | $29,521 |
| Louisiana | $1,061 | $29,521 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,086 | $29,497 |
| Ohio | $1,238 | $29,345 |
| Kentucky | $1,414 | $29,168 |
| Mississippi | $1,414 | $29,168 |
| Michigan | $1,503 | $29,079 |
| Arkansas | $1,556 | $29,026 |
| Colorado | $1,556 | $29,026 |
| North Carolina | $1,591 | $28,991 |
| Oklahoma | $1,591 | $28,991 |
| Utah | $1,644 | $28,938 |
| Missouri | $1,697 | $28,885 |
| Illinois | $1,750 | $28,832 |
| Alabama | $1,768 | $28,814 |
| Connecticut | $1,768 | $28,814 |
| Massachusetts | $1,768 | $28,814 |
| Georgia | $1,945 | $28,637 |
| Iowa | $2,016 | $28,567 |
| Kansas | $2,016 | $28,567 |
| Maryland | $2,033 | $28,549 |
| Virginia | $2,033 | $28,549 |
| Idaho | $2,051 | $28,531 |
| Nebraska | $2,065 | $28,517 |
| Montana | $2,086 | $28,496 |
| New Mexico | $2,086 | $28,496 |
| Rhode Island | $2,118 | $28,464 |
| New Jersey | $2,252 | $28,330 |
| South Carolina | $2,298 | $28,284 |
| West Virginia | $2,298 | $28,284 |
| Delaware | $2,334 | $28,249 |
| New York | $2,422 | $28,160 |
| Maine | $2,652 | $27,930 |
| Wisconsin | $2,705 | $27,877 |
| Hawaii | $2,829 | $27,753 |
| Washington D.C. | $3,006 | $27,577 |
| Vermont | $3,094 | $27,488 |
| California | $3,288 | $27,294 |
| Minnesota | $3,483 | $27,099 |
| Oregon | $3,501 | $27,082 |
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$17 an hour is $35,360 per year working full time — 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). At 30 hours a week it's about $26,520, and at 20 hours a week about $17,680.
How much is $17 an hour after taxes?
It depends on your state. After federal income tax and FICA alone, take-home is about $30,582 a year. With state income tax, 2026 take-home ranges from about $27,082 (in Oregon) to $30,582 (in no-income-tax states like Alaska).
How much is $17 an hour a month?
$17 an hour is about $2,947 a month before taxes, working full time. After federal tax and FICA, roughly $2,549 a month — before state tax.
Is $17 an hour a good wage?
Whether $17.00 an hour is enough depends on where you live and your hours. Full time it works out to $35,360 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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