$8.00 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$8.00/hr = $16,640.00/year gross · $1,387.00/month · $640.00/biweekly
Gross Pay Breakdown — $8.00/hr
| Period | Hours | Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | 2080h | $16,640.00 |
| Monthly | 173h | $1,387.00 |
| Biweekly | 80h | $640.00 |
| Weekly | 40h | $320.00 |
| Daily | 8h | $64.00 |
| Hourly | 1h | $8.00 |
$8.00/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) | $15,247.96 | $1,271.00 |
| California (CA) | $14,930.50 | $1,244.00 |
| New York (NY) | $14,901.64 | $1,242.00 |
| Florida (FL) | $15,247.96 | $1,271.00 |
| Illinois (IL) | $14,554.28 | $1,213.00 |
Who earns $8.00/hr?
Jobs that typically pay around $8.00/hour in the US:
Fast food workerRetail associateWarehouse pickerChildcare aide
Rates vary by location, experience, and employer. Check sites like Indeed or Glassdoor for current market rates.
Overtime impact at $8.00/hr
At 1.5× overtime rate: $12.00/hr
+5 hrs/week overtime
+$3,120.00/yr gross
≈ +-$22,994.00/yr take-home (TX)
+10 hrs/week overtime
+$6,240.00/yr gross
≈ +-$45,989.00/yr take-home (TX)