Hourly Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your hourly rate, hours and overtime, pick your state, and see exactly what each paycheck will be after taxes.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 | $52,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$156.15 | -$4,060 |
| Social Security | -$124.00 | -$3,224 |
| Medicare | -$29.00 | -$754 |
| State and local taxes | $0.00 | $0 |
| 401(k) | $0.00 | $0 |
| Health insurance | $0.00 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $1,690.85 | $43,962 |
Hourly pay after taxes
Single filer in a state with no income tax (Texas), 40 hours a week, no deductions. Pick your state above for local numbers.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Every 2 weeks | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $360.36 | $720.72 | $18,739 |
| $15.00 | $524.02 | $1,048.05 | $27,249 |
| $20.00 | $684.72 | $1,369.45 | $35,606 |
| $25.00 | $845.42 | $1,690.85 | $43,962 |
| $30.00 | $1,006.12 | $2,012.25 | $52,318 |
| $40.00 | $1,295.41 | $2,590.82 | $67,361 |
| $50.00 | $1,576.81 | $3,153.62 | $81,994 |
Common questions
How do I calculate my hourly paycheck?
Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you worked in the pay period, add overtime at 1.5 times your rate for hours over 40 in a week, then subtract federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), state and local taxes and any deductions.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes?
Full time (40 hours a week), $25 an hour is $52,000 a year. In a state with no income tax, such as Texas, a single filer takes home about $43,962 a year, or $1,690.85 every two weeks. Choose your state above for your exact number.
How much is $20 an hour biweekly after taxes?
$20 an hour for 80 hours is $1,600 every two weeks before tax. In Texas, a single filer keeps about $1,369.45 per biweekly paycheck.
Do hourly workers pay more tax than salaried workers?
No. Hourly and salaried pay are taxed exactly the same way. Hourly paychecks just vary more from week to week, which can make withholding look uneven.