2026 · Single Filer · 40 hrs/week · 52 weeks

$16 an Hour is How Much a Year?

$16/hour works out to $33,280/year gross (40 hrs × 52 weeks). After federal income tax and FICA, a single filer with no state income tax takes home $28,920/year — or $2,410/month.

Annual Take-Home (no state tax)

$28,920

$13.90/hr net · $2,410/month

Gross Annual

$33,280

Pay Period Breakdown

Hourly $16.00 $2.10 $13.90

Daily (8 hrs) $128.00 $16.77 $111.23

Weekly (40 hrs) $640.00 $83.84 $556.16

Bi-weekly $1,280.00 $167.67 $1,112.33

Monthly $2,773.33 $363.29 $2,410.04

Quarterly $8,320.00 $1,089.88 $7,230.12

Annual $33,280 $4,360 $28,920

Federal Tax Breakdown (Single Filer, 2026)

Gross Income—$33,280

Standard DeductionSingle−$16,100

Federal Taxable Income—$17,180

Federal Income Tax5.4%−$1,814

Social Security6.2%−$2,063

Medicare1.45%−$483

Net Take-Home86.9% kept$28,920

$16/Hour Take-Home by State

State income tax changes your net pay significantly. Here's how $16/hour compares across popular states:

TexasNo tax — $28,920 $2,410 $13.90/hr California $506 $28,415 $2,368 $13.66/hr New York $1,064 $27,856 $2,321 $13.39/hr FloridaNo tax — $28,920 $2,410 $13.90/hr WashingtonNo tax — $28,920 $2,410 $13.90/hr Illinois $1,647 $27,273 $2,273 $13.11/hr Colorado $756 $28,165 $2,347 $13.54/hr Oregon $2,387 $26,534 $2,211 $12.76/hr

→ See all 50 states for $33,280/year

Ways to Keep More of $16/Hour

Contribute to a 401(k). Traditional 401k contributions reduce your taxable income dollar-for-dollar. At $16/hr, contributing even $100/paycheck can drop your effective federal rate.
Use an HSA if eligible. HSA contributions are pre-tax, reducing both federal income tax and FICA. Triple tax advantage.
Live in a no-tax state. Moving from California to Texas on $16/hr saves $506/year in state income tax alone.
File as head of household if you qualify — you get a larger standard deduction ($21,900 vs $14,600) and wider low brackets.
Negotiate your rate. Even $1/hr more = $2,080/year gross. Use the calculator to see your exact net gain.

See your exact take-home for any state

Adjust for your state, filing status, and overtime using the full calculator.

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What Jobs Pay $16 an Hour?

Common occupations that typically earn around $16/hour:

Retail Supervisor

Food Service Manager

Home Health Aide

Office Clerk

Pay varies by location, experience, and employer. Use the calculator above to see your exact net pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

$16 an hour is how much a year?

$16 × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $33,280 gross per year. After federal income tax and FICA (single filer), take-home is approximately $28,920/year in a state with no income tax.

$16 an hour is how much a month?

Gross: $2,773.33/month. Net after federal tax and FICA (no state tax, single filer): $2,410/month.

$16 an hour is how much biweekly?

Gross: $1,280.00/paycheck (26 paychecks/year). Net after federal taxes (no state tax): approximately $1,112/paycheck.

Is $16 an hour a good wage?

$16/hour ($33,280/year) is below the US median. It works in low cost-of-living areas but is challenging in most cities without supplemental income or shared housing.

What jobs pay $16 an hour?

Jobs that typically pay around $16/hour include: Retail Supervisor, Food Service Manager, Home Health Aide, Office Clerk. Exact pay varies by location, experience, and employer.

How much is $16 an hour after taxes in Texas?

In Texas (no state income tax), $16/hour nets $28,920/year or $2,410/month after federal income tax and FICA.

How much is $16 an hour after taxes in California?

In California, $16/hour nets approximately $28,415/year after federal tax, FICA, and California state income tax.