$15.00 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$15.00/hr = $31,200.00/year gross · $2,600.00/month · $1,200.00/biweekly
Gross Pay Breakdown — $15.00/hr
| Period | Hours | Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | 2080h | $31,200.00 |
| Monthly | 173h | $2,600.00 |
| Biweekly | 80h | $1,200.00 |
| Weekly | 40h | $600.00 |
| Daily | 8h | $120.00 |
| Hourly | 1h | $15.00 |
$15.00/hr After Taxes — Take-Home by State (2026)
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions.
| State | Annual Take-Home | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | $27,168.18 | $2,264.00 |
| California (CA) | $26,365.30 | $2,197.00 |
| New York (NY) | $26,057.20 | $2,171.00 |
| Florida (FL) | $27,168.18 | $2,264.00 |
| Illinois (IL) | $25,753.78 | $2,146.00 |
Who earns $15.00/hr?
Jobs that typically pay around $15.00/hour in the US:
Administrative assistantCustomer service repSecurity guardDelivery driver
Rates vary by location, experience, and employer. Check sites like Indeed or Glassdoor for current market rates.
Overtime impact at $15.00/hr
At 1.5× overtime rate: $22.50/hr
+5 hrs/week overtime
+$5,850.00/yr gross
≈ +-$69,732.00/yr take-home (TX)
+10 hrs/week overtime
+$11,700.00/yr gross
≈ +-$139,464.00/yr take-home (TX)