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$8 an Hour is $16,640 a Year

Gross Annual Pay$16,640
After Tax (Estimate)$14,290~$6.87/hour take-home
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year

Salary Breakdown for $8/Hour

Time PeriodHoursGross PayFederal Tax*State Tax*FICANet Pay
Hourly1$8.00----
Daily8$64.00$0.94$3.20$4.90$54.96
Weekly40$320.00$4.71$16.00$24.48$274.81
Bi-Weekly80$640.00$9.42$32.00$48.96$549.62
Monthly173.33$1386.67$20.40$69.33$106.08$1190.85
Annual2080$16,640$244.8$832$1,272.96$14,290.24
*Tax estimates based on single filer, standard deduction, 2025 rates

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Overtime Scenarios

Time and a Half (1.5x)$12.00/hour10 hours OT/week: $22,880/year (+38%)
Double Time (2x)$16.00/hour5 hours DT/week: $20,800/year (+25%)

What Can You Afford on $8/Hour?

Housing (28% Rule)
Maximum monthly rent/mortgage: $333
Annual housing budget: $4,001
Budget Breakdown (50/30/20 Rule)
  • Needs (50%): $7,145/year ($595/month)
  • Wants (30%): $4,287/year ($357/month)
  • Savings (20%): $2,858/year ($238/month)