$18 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$18 an hour is about $37,440 a year for a full-time worker on 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. That equals $3,120.00 a month and $1,440.00 every two weeks before tax.
$18 an hour in every pay period
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $18 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $144.00 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $720.00 |
| Biweekly | $1,440.00 |
| Monthly | $3,120.00 |
| Yearly (2,080 hours) | $37,440 |
Overtime at $18 an hour
Time and a half is $27.00 an hour and double time is $36.00. Under federal law most hourly employees get overtime for hours over 40 in a week. Ten overtime hours add $270.00 to a week's pay.
Take-home pay at $18 an hour
A single filer working full time at this wage keeps about $32,263 a year, or $1,240.89 per biweekly check, in a state with no income tax. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare take around 13.8%. Check your own state on the paycheck calculator.
Part-time and full-time pay at $18 an hour
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Monthly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours | $270.00 | $1,170.00 | $14,040 |
| 20 hours | $360.00 | $1,560.00 | $18,720 |
| 30 hours | $540.00 | $2,340.00 | $28,080 |
| 35 hours | $630.00 | $2,730.00 | $32,760 |
| 40 hours | $720.00 | $3,120.00 | $37,440 |
| 45 hours (5 overtime) | $855.00 | $3,705.00 | $44,460 |
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
$18 an hour is how much a year?
It is $37,440 a year at 2,080 hours.
$18 an hour is how much a month?
About $3,120.00 a month before tax.
$18 an hour is how much a week?
$720.00 for 40 hours, before tax.
Is $18 an hour a good wage?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25. The median US hourly wage is about $23 to $24, so $18 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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