Updated July 2026 · Single filer estimate
Per Year
$62,400
40 hrs/week, before tax
Take-Home
$46,131–$52,309
/yr, varies by state
$30 an hour is $62,400 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 | $30.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $240.00 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $1,200.00 |
| Bi-Weekly (80 hrs) | $2,400.00 |
| Monthly | $5,200 |
| Annual (2,080 hrs) | $62,400 |
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours/year), before taxes.
Not everyone works 40 hours. Here's what $30 an hour comes to per year at part-time and full-time schedules (before taxes).
| Hours / Week | Per Week | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs | $600 | $31,200 |
| 25 hrs | $750 | $39,000 |
| 30 hrs | $900 | $46,800 |
| 35 hrs | $1,050 | $54,600 |
| 40 hrs (full time) | $1,200 | $62,400 |
Estimated annual take-home for $30 an hour full time, single filer — highest first. Tap a state for its full paycheck guide.
| State | State Tax | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | — | $52,309 |
| Florida | — | $52,309 |
| Nevada | — | $52,309 |
| New Hampshire | — | $52,309 |
| South Dakota | — | $52,309 |
| Tennessee | — | $52,309 |
| Texas | — | $52,309 |
| Washington | — | $52,309 |
| Wyoming | — | $52,309 |
| Arizona | $1,560 | $50,749 |
| North Dakota | $1,560 | $50,749 |
| Indiana | $1,872 | $50,437 |
| Louisiana | $1,872 | $50,437 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,916 | $50,393 |
| Ohio | $2,184 | $50,125 |
| Kentucky | $2,496 | $49,813 |
| Mississippi | $2,496 | $49,813 |
| Michigan | $2,652 | $49,657 |
| Arkansas | $2,746 | $49,563 |
| Colorado | $2,746 | $49,563 |
| North Carolina | $2,808 | $49,501 |
| Oklahoma | $2,808 | $49,501 |
| Utah | $2,902 | $49,407 |
| Missouri | $2,995 | $49,314 |
| Illinois | $3,089 | $49,220 |
| Alabama | $3,120 | $49,189 |
| Connecticut | $3,120 | $49,189 |
| Massachusetts | $3,120 | $49,189 |
| Georgia | $3,432 | $48,877 |
| Iowa | $3,557 | $48,752 |
| Kansas | $3,557 | $48,752 |
| Maryland | $3,588 | $48,721 |
| Virginia | $3,588 | $48,721 |
| Idaho | $3,619 | $48,690 |
| Nebraska | $3,644 | $48,665 |
| Montana | $3,682 | $48,627 |
| New Mexico | $3,682 | $48,627 |
| Rhode Island | $3,738 | $48,571 |
| New Jersey | $3,975 | $48,334 |
| South Carolina | $4,056 | $48,253 |
| West Virginia | $4,056 | $48,253 |
| Delaware | $4,118 | $48,191 |
| New York | $4,274 | $48,035 |
| Maine | $4,680 | $47,629 |
| Wisconsin | $4,774 | $47,535 |
| Hawaii | $4,992 | $47,317 |
| Washington D.C. | $5,304 | $47,005 |
| Vermont | $5,460 | $46,849 |
| California | $5,803 | $46,506 |
| Minnesota | $6,146 | $46,163 |
| Oregon | $6,178 | $46,131 |
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$30 an hour is $62,400 per year working full time — 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). At 30 hours a week it's about $46,800, and at 20 hours a week about $31,200.
How much is $30 an hour after taxes?
It depends on your state. After federal income tax and FICA alone, take-home is about $52,309 a year. With state income tax, 2026 take-home ranges from about $46,131 (in Oregon) to $52,309 (in no-income-tax states like Alaska).
How much is $30 an hour a month?
$30 an hour is about $5,200 a month before taxes, working full time. After federal tax and FICA, roughly $4,359 a month — before state tax.
Is $30 an hour a good wage?
Whether $30.00 an hour is enough depends on where you live and your hours. Full time it works out to $62,400 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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