Hourly to salary
$18.00 an hour is how much a year?
$18.00 per hour is about $37,440 a year, based on a 40-hour week and 52 weeks (2,080 hours). After an estimated 18% in taxes that's roughly $30,765 take-home.
$18.00/hour pay breakdown
| Pay period | Pre-tax | After tax (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $18.00 | $14.79 |
| Per day (8 hrs) | $144 | $118 |
| Per week (40 hrs) | $720 | $592 |
| Per 2 weeks | $1,440 | $1,183 |
| Per month | $3,120 | $2,564 |
| Per year | $37,440 | $30,765 |
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 $18.00/hour looks like
$18/hour is a typical entry-level or service wage — above many state minimums but still below the U.S. median of about $23/hour.
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 $2,564 a month:
| Category | Share | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Needs | 50% | $1,282 |
| Wants | 30% | $769 |
| Savings & debt | 20% | $513 |
Jobs that commonly pay around $18.00/hour
Roles where $18.00 an hour is a typical wage (varies by location and experience):
- Customer service rep
- Medical assistant
- Delivery driver
- Security guard
- Bank teller
Frequently asked questions
$18.00 an hour is how much a year?
$18.00 per hour is about $37,440 a year, based on a 40-hour week and 52 weeks (2,080 hours). After an estimated 18% in taxes it's roughly $30,765 take-home.
$18.00 an hour is how much a month?
$18.00 per hour works out to about $3,120 a month before tax (2,080 hours ÷ 12), or roughly $2,564 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.