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$3 an Hour is $6,240 a Year

Gross Annual Pay$6,240
After Tax (Estimate)$5,451~$2.62/hour take-home
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year

Salary Breakdown for $3/Hour

Time PeriodHoursGross PayFederal Tax*State Tax*FICANet Pay
Hourly1$3.00----
Daily8$24.00$0.00$1.20$1.84$20.96
Weekly40$120.00$0.00$6.00$9.18$104.82
Bi-Weekly80$240.00$0.00$12.00$18.36$209.64
Monthly173.33$520.00$0.00$26.00$39.78$454.22
Annual2080$6,240$0$312$477.36$5,450.64
*Tax estimates based on single filer, standard deduction, 2025 rates

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Overtime Scenarios

Time and a Half (1.5x)$4.50/hour10 hours OT/week: $8,580/year (+38%)
Double Time (2x)$6.00/hour5 hours DT/week: $7,800/year (+25%)

What Can You Afford on $3/Hour?

Housing (28% Rule)
Maximum monthly rent/mortgage: $127
Annual housing budget: $1,526
Budget Breakdown (50/30/20 Rule)
  • Needs (50%): $2,725/year ($227/month)
  • Wants (30%): $1,635/year ($136/month)
  • Savings (20%): $1,090/year ($91/month)