How it's calculated
$12 × 40 hours a week × 52 weeks = $24,960. If you work 50 weeks (two unpaid weeks off), it's $24,000; at 30 hours a week it's $18,720.
$12 an hour: pay by period
| Period | Before tax | After tax (est.)* |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $24,960.00 | $22,164.56 |
| Monthly | $2,080.00 | $1,847.05 |
| Twice a month | $1,040.00 | $923.52 |
| Every two weeks | $960.00 | $852.48 |
| Weekly | $480.00 | $426.24 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $96.00 | $85.25 |
| Hourly | $12.00 | $10.66 |
*Estimate for a single filer in 2026 with the standard deduction, federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, and no state income tax. Use the paycheck calculator for your own situation.