$17 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$17 an hour is about $35,360 a year for a full-time worker on 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. That equals $2,946.67 a month and $1,360.00 every two weeks before tax.
$17 an hour in every pay period
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $17 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $136.00 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $680.00 |
| Biweekly | $1,360.00 |
| Monthly | $2,946.67 |
| Yearly (2,080 hours) | $35,360 |
Overtime at $17 an hour
Time and a half is $25.50 an hour and double time is $34.00. Under federal law most hourly employees get overtime for hours over 40 in a week. Ten overtime hours add $255.00 to a week's pay.
Take-home pay at $17 an hour
A single filer working full time at this wage keeps about $30,592 a year, or $1,176.61 per biweekly check, in a state with no income tax. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare take around 13.5%. Check your own state on the paycheck calculator.
Part-time and full-time pay at $17 an hour
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Monthly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours | $255.00 | $1,105.00 | $13,260 |
| 20 hours | $340.00 | $1,473.33 | $17,680 |
| 30 hours | $510.00 | $2,210.00 | $26,520 |
| 35 hours | $595.00 | $2,578.33 | $30,940 |
| 40 hours | $680.00 | $2,946.67 | $35,360 |
| 45 hours (5 overtime) | $807.50 | $3,499.17 | $41,990 |
Overtime is paid at time and a half for hours over 40 in a week. Part-time figures assume 52 paid weeks.
Frequently asked questions
$17 an hour is how much a year?
It is $35,360 a year at 2,080 hours.
$17 an hour is how much a month?
About $2,946.67 a month before tax.
$17 an hour is how much a week?
$680.00 for 40 hours, before tax.
Is $17 an hour a good wage?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25. The median US hourly wage is about $23 to $24, so $17 is below the national median.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
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