$12 an hour is how much a year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks), $12 an hour is $24,960 a year, or $2,080 a month before taxes. After 2026 federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $22,165 ($1,847 a month), before any state tax.
$12 an hour by pay period
| Period | Before tax | After federal tax + FICA |
|---|---|---|
| Year | $24,960 | $22,165 |
| Month | $2,080 | $1,847 |
| Every 2 weeks | $960 | $852 |
| Week | $480 | $426 |
| Day (8 hours) | $96 | $85 |
Part-time and overtime
| Hours per week | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | $12,480 | $1,040 |
| 25 | $15,600 | $1,300 |
| 30 | $18,720 | $1,560 |
| 35 | $21,840 | $1,820 |
| 40 | $24,960 | $2,080 |
| 45 | $29,640 | $2,470 |
| 50 | $34,320 | $2,860 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $12 an hour per month?
$2,080 a month before taxes at 40 hours a week ($24,960 ÷ 12), or $960 per biweekly paycheck.
How much is $12 an hour after taxes?
About $22,165 a year or $1,847 a month for a single filer, after $886 of federal income tax and $1,909 of Social Security and Medicare in 2026. State income tax would reduce it further in most states.