$15 Per Hour - US Salary After Tax
If you earn $15 per hour working 40 hours per week, your annual salary is $31,200. After tax, you'll take home approximately $2,258.98 per month.
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Your Take-Home Pay
$15 x 40hrs x 52 weeks
$15/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | $31,200 | $2,600.00 |
| Standard Deduction | $15,000 | $1,250.00 |
| Taxable Income | $16,200 | $1,350.00 |
| Federal Tax | -$1,706 | -$142.13 |
| Social Security | -$1,934 | -$161.20 |
| Medicare | -$452 | -$37.70 |
| Total Deductions | -$4,092 | -$341.03 |
| Take Home Pay | $27,108 | $2,258.98 |
* Based on 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, single filer in Texas (no state tax). Tax rates for 2025.
$15/Hour at Different Hours Per Week
See how your take-home pay changes based on hours worked
| Hours/Week | Annual Salary | Monthly Net |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $15,600 | $1,195.55 |
| 30 hours | $23,400 | $1,730.83 |
| 35 hours | $27,300 | $1,997.84 |
| 40 hours (full-time) | $31,200 | $2,258.98 |
| 45 hours | $35,100 | $2,520.11 |
Understanding $15 Per Hour Salary
Earning $15 per hour in the US translates to an annual salary of $31,200 when working full-time (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). After federal income tax and FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) for the 2025 tax year, your take-home pay is approximately $27,108 per year or $2,258.98 per month.
Your effective tax rate at this income level is 13.1%, meaning you keep approximately $87 cents for every $1 earned. This example assumes single filing status in a state with no income tax (like Texas).
If you work part-time or different hours, use the calculator above to see your personalized take-home pay. You can also explore our salary calculator for more detailed breakdowns including state taxes, 401(k) contributions, and different filing statuses.