Hourly to salary
$17.00 an hour is how much a year?
$17.00 per hour is about $35,360 a year, based on a 40-hour week and 52 weeks (2,080 hours). After an estimated 17% in taxes that's roughly $29,177 take-home.
$17.00/hour pay breakdown
| Pay period | Pre-tax | After tax (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $17.00 | $14.03 |
| Per day (8 hrs) | $136 | $112 |
| Per week (40 hrs) | $680 | $561 |
| Per 2 weeks | $1,360 | $1,122 |
| Per month | $2,947 | $2,431 |
| Per year | $35,360 | $29,177 |
Assumes 40 hours/week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours). After-tax is a rough 2026 single-filer estimate. Work different hours, or want a more precise paycheck? Try the salary-to-hourly calculator or the take-home pay calculator.
What $17.00/hour looks like
$17/hour is a common entry-level and service wage — above the federal $7.25 minimum and many state floors, but below the U.S. median wage of about $23/hour. Full-time it's roughly $35,360 a year before tax.
Wage benchmarks: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (approximate, recent years).
A sample monthly budget
Using the 50/30/20 rule on the estimated take-home of about $2,431 a month:
| Category | Share | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Needs | 50% | $1,216 |
| Wants | 30% | $729 |
| Savings & debt | 20% | $486 |
Jobs that commonly pay around $17.00/hour
Roles where $17.00 an hour is a typical wage (varies by location and experience):
- Cashier supervisor
- Warehouse associate
- Caregiver
- Lead barista
- Receptionist
Frequently asked questions
$17.00 an hour is how much a year?
$17.00 per hour is about $35,360 a year, based on a 40-hour week and 52 weeks (2,080 hours). After an estimated 17% in taxes it's roughly $29,177 take-home.
$17.00 an hour is how much a month?
$17.00 per hour works out to about $2,947 a month before tax (2,080 hours ÷ 12), or roughly $2,431 after estimated taxes.
Is the after-tax figure exact?
No. It's a rough 2026 single-filer estimate (federal + FICA + about 4% state). Your real take-home depends on your state, filing status, deductions, and benefits. For a closer figure, use the take-home pay calculator.