Updated July 2026 · Single filer estimate
Per Year
$37,440
40 hrs/week, before tax
Take-Home
$28,547–$32,254
/yr, varies by state
$18 an hour is $37,440 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 | $18.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $144.00 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $720.00 |
| Bi-Weekly (80 hrs) | $1,440.00 |
| Monthly | $3,120 |
| Annual (2,080 hrs) | $37,440 |
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours/year), before taxes.
Not everyone works 40 hours. Here's what $18 an hour comes to per year at part-time and full-time schedules (before taxes).
| Hours / Week | Per Week | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs | $360 | $18,720 |
| 25 hrs | $450 | $23,400 |
| 30 hrs | $540 | $28,080 |
| 35 hrs | $630 | $32,760 |
| 40 hrs (full time) | $720 | $37,440 |
Estimated annual take-home for $18 an hour full time, single filer — highest first. Tap a state for its full paycheck guide.
| State | State Tax | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | — | $32,254 |
| Florida | — | $32,254 |
| Nevada | — | $32,254 |
| New Hampshire | — | $32,254 |
| South Dakota | — | $32,254 |
| Tennessee | — | $32,254 |
| Texas | — | $32,254 |
| Washington | — | $32,254 |
| Wyoming | — | $32,254 |
| Arizona | $936 | $31,318 |
| North Dakota | $936 | $31,318 |
| Indiana | $1,123 | $31,130 |
| Louisiana | $1,123 | $31,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,149 | $31,104 |
| Ohio | $1,310 | $30,943 |
| Kentucky | $1,498 | $30,756 |
| Mississippi | $1,498 | $30,756 |
| Michigan | $1,591 | $30,662 |
| Arkansas | $1,647 | $30,606 |
| Colorado | $1,647 | $30,606 |
| North Carolina | $1,685 | $30,569 |
| Oklahoma | $1,685 | $30,569 |
| Utah | $1,741 | $30,513 |
| Missouri | $1,797 | $30,456 |
| Illinois | $1,853 | $30,400 |
| Alabama | $1,872 | $30,382 |
| Connecticut | $1,872 | $30,382 |
| Massachusetts | $1,872 | $30,382 |
| Georgia | $2,059 | $30,194 |
| Iowa | $2,134 | $30,119 |
| Kansas | $2,134 | $30,119 |
| Maryland | $2,153 | $30,101 |
| Virginia | $2,153 | $30,101 |
| Idaho | $2,172 | $30,082 |
| Nebraska | $2,186 | $30,067 |
| Montana | $2,209 | $30,045 |
| New Mexico | $2,209 | $30,045 |
| Rhode Island | $2,243 | $30,011 |
| New Jersey | $2,385 | $29,869 |
| South Carolina | $2,434 | $29,820 |
| West Virginia | $2,434 | $29,820 |
| Delaware | $2,471 | $29,783 |
| New York | $2,565 | $29,689 |
| Maine | $2,808 | $29,446 |
| Wisconsin | $2,864 | $29,389 |
| Hawaii | $2,995 | $29,258 |
| Washington D.C. | $3,182 | $29,071 |
| Vermont | $3,276 | $28,978 |
| California | $3,482 | $28,772 |
| Minnesota | $3,688 | $28,566 |
| Oregon | $3,707 | $28,547 |
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$18 an hour is $37,440 per year working full time — 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). At 30 hours a week it's about $28,080, and at 20 hours a week about $18,720.
How much is $18 an hour after taxes?
It depends on your state. After federal income tax and FICA alone, take-home is about $32,254 a year. With state income tax, 2026 take-home ranges from about $28,547 (in Oregon) to $32,254 (in no-income-tax states like Alaska).
How much is $18 an hour a month?
$18 an hour is about $3,120 a month before taxes, working full time. After federal tax and FICA, roughly $2,688 a month — before state tax.
Is $18 an hour a good wage?
Whether $18.00 an hour is enough depends on where you live and your hours. Full time it works out to $37,440 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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