Hourly to salary
$30.00 an hour is how much a year?
$30.00 per hour is about $62,400 a year, based on a 40-hour week and 52 weeks (2,080 hours). After an estimated 20% in taxes that's roughly $49,822 take-home.
$30.00/hour pay breakdown
| Pay period | Pre-tax | After tax (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $30.00 | $23.95 |
| Per day (8 hrs) | $240 | $192 |
| Per week (40 hrs) | $1,200 | $958 |
| Per 2 weeks | $2,400 | $1,916 |
| Per month | $5,200 | $4,152 |
| Per year | $62,400 | $49,822 |
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 $30.00/hour looks like
$30/hour is well above the median wage, common for skilled trades and experienced specialists. Full-time it's about $62,400 a year.
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 $4,152 a month:
| Category | Share | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Needs | 50% | $2,076 |
| Wants | 30% | $1,246 |
| Savings & debt | 20% | $830 |
Jobs that commonly pay around $30.00/hour
Roles where $30.00 an hour is a typical wage (varies by location and experience):
- Registered nurse
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Welder
- IT support specialist
Frequently asked questions
$30.00 an hour is how much a year?
$30.00 per hour is about $62,400 a year, based on a 40-hour week and 52 weeks (2,080 hours). After an estimated 20% in taxes it's roughly $49,822 take-home.
$30.00 an hour is how much a month?
$30.00 per hour works out to about $5,200 a month before tax (2,080 hours ÷ 12), or roughly $4,152 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.