How it's calculated
$15 × 40 hours a week × 52 weeks = $31,200. If you work 50 weeks (two unpaid weeks off), it's $30,000; at 30 hours a week it's $23,400.
$15 an hour: pay by period
| Period | Before tax | After tax (est.)* |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $31,200.00 | $27,249.20 |
| Monthly | $2,600.00 | $2,270.77 |
| Twice a month | $1,300.00 | $1,135.38 |
| Every two weeks | $1,200.00 | $1,048.05 |
| Weekly | $600.00 | $524.02 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $120.00 | $104.80 |
| Hourly | $15.00 | $13.10 |
*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.