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

$30 an Hour is How Much a Year?

$30/hour works out to $62,400/year gross (40 hrs × 52 weeks). After federal income tax and FICA, a single filer with no state income tax takes home $52,318/year — or $4,360/month.

Annual Take-Home (no state tax)

$52,318

$25.15/hr net · $4,360/month

Gross Annual

$62,400

Pay Period Breakdown

Hourly $30.00 $4.85 $25.15

Daily (8 hrs) $240.00 $38.78 $201.22

Weekly (40 hrs) $1,200.00 $193.88 $1,006.12

Bi-weekly $2,400.00 $387.75 $2,012.25

Monthly $5,200.00 $840.13 $4,359.87

Quarterly $15,600.00 $2,520.40 $13,079.60

Annual $62,400 $10,082 $52,318

Federal Tax Breakdown (Single Filer, 2026)

Gross Income—$62,400

Standard DeductionSingle−$16,100

Federal Taxable Income—$46,300

Federal Income Tax8.5%−$5,308

Social Security6.2%−$3,869

Medicare1.45%−$905

Net Take-Home83.8% kept$52,318

$30/Hour Take-Home by State

State income tax changes your net pay significantly. Here's how $30/hour compares across popular states:

TexasNo tax — $52,318 $4,360 $25.15/hr California $2,036 $50,282 $4,190 $24.17/hr New York $2,752 $49,566 $4,131 $23.83/hr FloridaNo tax — $52,318 $4,360 $25.15/hr WashingtonNo tax — $52,318 $4,360 $25.15/hr Illinois $3,089 $49,230 $4,102 $23.67/hr Colorado $2,037 $50,281 $4,190 $24.17/hr Oregon $4,935 $47,384 $3,949 $22.78/hr

→ See all 50 states for $62,400/year

Ways to Keep More of $30/Hour

Contribute to a 401(k). Traditional 401k contributions reduce your taxable income dollar-for-dollar. At $30/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 $30/hr saves $2,036/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 $30 an Hour?

Common occupations that typically earn around $30/hour:

Paralegal

Electrician (apprentice)

Skilled Tradesperson

Senior Customer Success

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

$30 an hour is how much a year?

$30 × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $62,400 gross per year. After federal income tax and FICA (single filer), take-home is approximately $52,318/year in a state with no income tax.

$30 an hour is how much a month?

Gross: $5,200.00/month. Net after federal tax and FICA (no state tax, single filer): $4,360/month.

$30 an hour is how much biweekly?

Gross: $2,400.00/paycheck (26 paychecks/year). Net after federal taxes (no state tax): approximately $2,012/paycheck.

Is $30 an hour a good wage?

$30/hour ($62,400/year) is a solid wage above the US median. It provides comfortable living in most states and modest savings potential even in mid-cost cities.

What jobs pay $30 an hour?

Jobs that typically pay around $30/hour include: Paralegal, Electrician (apprentice), Skilled Tradesperson, Senior Customer Success. Exact pay varies by location, experience, and employer.

How much is $30 an hour after taxes in Texas?

In Texas (no state income tax), $30/hour nets $52,318/year or $4,360/month after federal income tax and FICA.

How much is $30 an hour after taxes in California?

In California, $30/hour nets approximately $50,282/year after federal tax, FICA, and California state income tax.