How it's calculated
$18 × 40 hours a week × 52 weeks = $37,440. If you work 50 weeks (two unpaid weeks off), it's $36,000; at 30 hours a week it's $28,080.
$18 an hour: pay by period
| Period | Before tax | After tax (est.)* |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $37,440.00 | $32,263.04 |
| Monthly | $3,120.00 | $2,688.59 |
| Twice a month | $1,560.00 | $1,344.29 |
| Every two weeks | $1,440.00 | $1,240.89 |
| Weekly | $720.00 | $620.44 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $144.00 | $124.09 |
| Hourly | $18.00 | $15.51 |
*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.