Wage Guide

$24 an Hour Is How Much a Year? (After Taxes, 2026)

Updated July 2026 · Single filer estimate

Per Year

$49,920

40 hrs/week, before tax

Take-Home

$37,339$42,281

/yr, varies by state

$24 an hour is $49,920 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.

$24 an Hour Converted

Hourly$24.00
Daily (8 hours)$192.00
Weekly (40 hrs)$960.00
Bi-Weekly (80 hrs)$1,920.00
Monthly$4,160
Annual (2,080 hrs)$49,920

Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours/year), before taxes.

$24 an Hour at Different Weekly Hours

Not everyone works 40 hours. Here's what $24 an hour comes to per year at part-time and full-time schedules (before taxes).

Hours / WeekPer WeekPer Year
20 hrs$480$24,960
25 hrs$600$31,200
30 hrs$720$37,440
35 hrs$840$43,680
40 hrs (full time)$960$49,920

Take-Home Pay by State (2026)

Estimated annual take-home for $24 an hour full time, single filer — highest first. Tap a state for its full paycheck guide.

StateState TaxTake-Home
Alaska$42,281
Florida$42,281
Nevada$42,281
New Hampshire$42,281
South Dakota$42,281
Tennessee$42,281
Texas$42,281
Washington$42,281
Wyoming$42,281
Arizona$1,248$41,033
North Dakota$1,248$41,033
Indiana$1,498$40,784
Louisiana$1,498$40,784
Pennsylvania$1,533$40,749
Ohio$1,747$40,534
Kentucky$1,997$40,284
Mississippi$1,997$40,284
Michigan$2,122$40,160
Arkansas$2,196$40,085
Colorado$2,196$40,085
North Carolina$2,246$40,035
Oklahoma$2,246$40,035
Utah$2,321$39,960
Missouri$2,396$39,885
Illinois$2,471$39,810
Alabama$2,496$39,785
Connecticut$2,496$39,785
Massachusetts$2,496$39,785
Georgia$2,746$39,536
Iowa$2,845$39,436
Kansas$2,845$39,436
Maryland$2,870$39,411
Virginia$2,870$39,411
Idaho$2,895$39,386
Nebraska$2,915$39,366
Montana$2,945$39,336
New Mexico$2,945$39,336
Rhode Island$2,990$39,291
New Jersey$3,180$39,101
South Carolina$3,245$39,036
West Virginia$3,245$39,036
Delaware$3,295$38,987
New York$3,420$38,862
Maine$3,744$38,537
Wisconsin$3,819$38,462
Hawaii$3,994$38,288
Washington D.C.$4,243$38,038
Vermont$4,368$37,913
California$4,643$37,639
Minnesota$4,917$37,364
Oregon$4,942$37,339

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is $24 an hour a year?

$24 an hour is $49,920 per year working full time — 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). At 30 hours a week it's about $37,440, and at 20 hours a week about $24,960.

How much is $24 an hour after taxes?

It depends on your state. After federal income tax and FICA alone, take-home is about $42,281 a year. With state income tax, 2026 take-home ranges from about $37,339 (in Oregon) to $42,281 (in no-income-tax states like Alaska).

How much is $24 an hour a month?

$24 an hour is about $4,160 a month before taxes, working full time. After federal tax and FICA, roughly $3,523 a month — before state tax.

Is $24 an hour a good wage?

Whether $24.00 an hour is enough depends on where you live and your hours. Full time it works out to $49,920 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.

⚠️ This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules are complex and vary by individual situation. Always consult a qualified tax professional or CPA for personalised guidance.