Salary & Income Guides — Take-Home Pay, Hourly to Annual
Everything you need to understand your salary: convert hourly wages to annual income, calculate take-home pay after taxes, and compare salaries across US states. Free calculators included.
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Salary Guides & Examples
Salary After Tax: Real-World Example
Step-by-step breakdown of how federal, state, and FICA taxes reduce your gross salary to take-home pay.
Hourly to Annual Salary: Complete Guide
How to convert any hourly wage to annual salary, and what factors affect your real yearly income.
$20 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
Exact annual, monthly, weekly, and daily breakdown for a $20/hr wage — before and after taxes.
Salary Calculator by State (2025)
How state income taxes vary across the US and which states have no income tax at all.
Salary Calculators
Quick Salary Reference
| Hourly Rate | Annual (Gross) | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $600 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $3,467 | $800 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $4,333 | $1,000 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $5,200 | $1,200 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $6,933 | $1,600 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $8,667 | $2,000 |
Based on 40 hrs/week × 52 weeks = 2,080 hours/year. Gross figures before taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate my annual salary from hourly wage?
Multiply your hourly rate by 2,080 (40 hours × 52 weeks). For $20/hr: $20 × 2,080 = $41,600/year before taxes.
What percentage of my salary goes to taxes?
On average, Americans pay 22–32% in combined federal, state, and FICA taxes. The exact rate depends on your income level and state.
What is the difference between gross and net salary?
Gross salary is your total pay before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you receive after taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and any other deductions.
Which US states have no income tax?
Florida, Texas, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, South Dakota, Alaska, and Tennessee have no state income tax, meaning higher take-home pay.