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$16 an Hour is $33,280 a Year

Gross Annual Pay$33,280
After Tax (Estimate)$26,828~$12.90/hour take-home
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year

Salary Breakdown for $16/Hour

Time PeriodHoursGross PayFederal Tax*State Tax*FICANet Pay
Hourly1$16.00----
Daily8$128.00$8.62$6.40$9.79$103.19
Weekly40$640.00$43.11$32.00$48.96$515.93
Bi-Weekly80$1280.00$86.22$64.00$97.92$1031.86
Monthly173.33$2773.33$186.80$138.67$212.16$2235.71
Annual2080$33,280$2,241.6$1,664$2,545.92$26,828.48
*Tax estimates based on single filer, standard deduction, 2025 rates

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Overtime Scenarios

Time and a Half (1.5x)$24.00/hour10 hours OT/week: $45,760/year (+38%)
Double Time (2x)$32.00/hour5 hours DT/week: $41,600/year (+25%)

What Can You Afford on $16/Hour?

Housing (28% Rule)
Maximum monthly rent/mortgage: $626
Annual housing budget: $7,512
Budget Breakdown (50/30/20 Rule)
  • Needs (50%): $13,414/year ($1,118/month)
  • Wants (30%): $8,049/year ($671/month)
  • Savings (20%): $5,366/year ($447/month)