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$12 an Hour is $24,960 a Year

Gross Annual Pay$24,960
After Tax (Estimate)$20,559~$9.88/hour take-home
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year

Salary Breakdown for $12/Hour

Time PeriodHoursGross PayFederal Tax*State Tax*FICANet Pay
Hourly1$12.00----
Daily8$96.00$4.78$4.80$7.34$79.07
Weekly40$480.00$23.91$24.00$36.72$395.37
Bi-Weekly80$960.00$47.82$48.00$73.44$790.74
Monthly173.33$2080.00$103.60$104.00$159.12$1713.28
Annual2080$24,960$1,243.2$1,248$1,909.44$20,559.36
*Tax estimates based on single filer, standard deduction, 2025 rates

Compare Similar Hourly Rates

$10/hour$20,800/year-16.7%$11/hour$22,880/year-8.3%$12/hour$24,960/yearCurrent Rate$13/hour$27,040/year+8.3%$14/hour$29,120/year+16.7%

Overtime Scenarios

Time and a Half (1.5x)$18.00/hour10 hours OT/week: $34,320/year (+38%)
Double Time (2x)$24.00/hour5 hours DT/week: $31,200/year (+25%)

What Can You Afford on $12/Hour?

Housing (28% Rule)
Maximum monthly rent/mortgage: $480
Annual housing budget: $5,757
Budget Breakdown (50/30/20 Rule)
  • Needs (50%): $10,280/year ($857/month)
  • Wants (30%): $6,168/year ($514/month)
  • Savings (20%): $4,112/year ($343/month)

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