$18 an Hour is How Much a Year?
$37,440 per year before taxes, for full-time work at 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Based on 2,080 hours per year (40 × 52). Last updated 2026-01-25.
$18 an hour equals $37,440 per year before taxes for full-time work (2,080 hours). The formula is: $18 × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $37,440. Use the calculator below to change hours per week, weeks per year, or add overtime. For take-home pay after federal and state taxes, use our Paycheck Calculator and enter $37,440 as annual income.
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$18 an hour — FAQ
Your gross pay of $37,440 per year ($18/hour at 40 hrs/week) is taxed the same whether you are paid hourly or salary—the IRS and state tax agencies care about total income, not pay frequency. From your gross pay, typical withholdings include:
- Federal income tax — Based on your tax bracket and filing status (single, married, etc.)
- State income tax — Varies by state; some states have no income tax
- Social Security tax — 6.2% on wages up to the annual wage base
- Medicare tax — 1.45% on all wages (plus an additional 0.9% on high earners)
After these deductions, you get your net (take-home) pay. To see your exact take-home for $18/hr or $37,440 annual—including by state and pay frequency—use our US Paycheck Calculator. Enter $37,440 as annual salary (or $18 as hourly and 40 hrs/week). For bonus or side income, use our Bonus Tax Calculator; for FICA details, see our FICA Calculator.
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