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$17 an Hour is $35,360 a Year

Gross Annual Pay$35,360
After Tax (Estimate)$28,396~$13.65/hour take-home
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year

Salary Breakdown for $17/Hour

Time PeriodHoursGross PayFederal Tax*State Tax*FICANet Pay
Hourly1$17.00----
Daily8$136.00$9.58$6.80$10.40$109.21
Weekly40$680.00$47.91$34.00$52.02$546.07
Bi-Weekly80$1360.00$95.82$68.00$104.04$1092.14
Monthly173.33$2946.67$207.60$147.33$225.42$2366.31
Annual2080$35,360$2,491.2$1,768$2,705.04$28,395.76
*Tax estimates based on single filer, standard deduction, 2025 rates

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Overtime Scenarios

Time and a Half (1.5x)$25.50/hour10 hours OT/week: $48,620/year (+38%)
Double Time (2x)$34.00/hour5 hours DT/week: $44,200/year (+25%)

What Can You Afford on $17/Hour?

Housing (28% Rule)
Maximum monthly rent/mortgage: $663
Annual housing budget: $7,951
Budget Breakdown (50/30/20 Rule)
  • Needs (50%): $14,198/year ($1,183/month)
  • Wants (30%): $8,519/year ($710/month)
  • Savings (20%): $5,679/year ($473/month)